January 30, 2017 Yemeni officials say US raid with troops kills 3 al-Qaida Yemeni security and tribal officials say the U.S. has launched a raid in central Yemen, landing troops off of aircraft and killing three alleged senior al-Qaida leaders in a battle on the ground.
January 30, 2017 Canada to offer temp permits to those stranded by Trump ban Canada will offer temporary residency permits to travelers who become stranded here by President Donald Trump's order banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations, the immigration minister said Sunday.
January 30, 2017 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
January 30, 2017 Indonesia: US travel ban could hurt fight against terrorism Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, says President Donald Trump's ban on citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the U.S. could hurt the global fight against terrorism.
January 29, 2017 Syrian musician in limbo after travel ban A Syrian musician who was allowed to legally immigrate to the United States on account of his "extraordinary" abilities, and who recently toured with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, is now wondering whether he can return to his Brooklyn home.
January 29, 2017 Haiti holds final round of election cycle started in 2015 Haiti is holding a final round of legislative contests that close a repeatedly derailed election cycle that started in 2015.
January 29, 2017 European leaders oppose Trump travel ban, far right applauds The leaders of Britain and Germany joined other American allies Sunday in criticizing President Donald Trump's U.S. entry ban for people from some Muslim-majority countries, even as far-right politicians on the continent celebrated the move.
January 29, 2017 Jordan king to visit US, 3 days after Trump's refugee ban Jordan's King Abdullah II is to begin a working visit to Washington on Monday, three days after President Donald Trump temporarily banned entry to the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority countries and suspended the refugee resettlement program.
January 29, 2017 The Latest: US soldier killed in raid on al-Qaida in Yemen The Latest on a U.S. raid targeting al-Qaida militants in Yemen (all times local): 4 p.m.
January 29, 2017 Mexico president gets a bounce from clash with Trump Just a few days ago, Enrique Pena Nieto was a pariah president, dogged by protests and cursed with the lowest approval rating for a Mexican leader in recent history.