February 11, 2019 Fierce fighting for last IS foothold in eastern Syria A Syrian war monitoring group and a Kurdish news agency say fierce fighting is underway between U.S.-backed Syrian forces and Islamic State militants around the extremists' last foothold in eastern Syria.
February 10, 2019 Top Pentagon official in Afghanistan amid push for peace The Pentagon's top official made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Monday to meet with U.S. commanders and Afghan leaders amid a push for peace with the Taliban.
February 10, 2019 Calgary Flames player's teeth fly out during game A Calgary Flames player took a hockey stick to the face during a game, as video appeared to show several teeth flying out of his mouth.
February 10, 2019 Doctors demand humanitarian aid be allowed into Venezuela Venezuelan doctors protested Sunday at the entrance to a bridge blocked by their nation's military to demand that humanitarian aid be allowed to enter, as opposition leader Juan Guaido acknowledged the conflict over the food and medical supplies could lead to clashes.
February 10, 2019 US-backed fighters close in on last IS-held village in Syria A spokesman for U.S.-backed Syrian forces says they have captured 41 positions held by Islamic State group militants and destroyed their fortifications in the last tiny pocket they hold in eastern Syria.
February 10, 2019 US energy secretary surprises at World Government Summit U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has made a surprise visit to the World Government Summit in Dubai.
February 10, 2019 Iran's Islamic Revolution inspired, divided militants Inspired in part by Iran's Islamic Revolution, a young Egyptian army lieutenant emptied his machine gun into President Anwar Sadat in 1981, killing a leader who made peace with Israel and offered the shah a refuge after his overthrow.
February 9, 2019 Protesters stone home of Haiti president, clash with police Protesters have stoned the Haitian president's home and clashed with police, leaving at least one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement and corruption.
February 9, 2019 US ambassador: Arrests of Canadians in China unacceptable The U.S. ambassador to Canada says her country is deeply concerned about China's "unlawful" detention of two Canadians.