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North Korean rocket puts object into space, angers neighbors, US
World
February 7, 2016
North Korean rocket puts object into space, angers neighbors, US
North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has called a satellite, but its neighbors and Washington…
First US Zika virus transmission reported, attributed to sex
Health & Fitness
February 3, 2016
First US Zika virus transmission reported, attributed to sex
The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local…
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
World
February 3, 2016
US says open to patrols with Philippines in waters disputed with China
The United States is open to the possibility of joint naval patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea,…
Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch
World
February 3, 2016
Japan military on alert over North Korea’s planned rocket launch
Japan placed its military on alert on Wednesday to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens Japan, while…
US weighs options to speed Iraq’s fight to retake Mosul
Middle East
February 2, 2016
US weighs options to speed Iraq’s fight to retake Mosul
The United States is willing to deploy Apache attack helicopters and advisers to help Iraq retake the city of Mosul…
China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing
World
February 1, 2016
China says US seeks ‘hegemony’ after South China Sea sailing
China accused the United States on Monday of seeking maritime hegemony in the name of freedom of navigation after a…
US, Canada to seek new ways to fight IS after jets withdrawn
World
January 30, 2016
US, Canada to seek new ways to fight IS after jets withdrawn
The United States and Canada vowed Friday to work together in the fight against the Islamic State, even if Ottawa…
US, British spies hacked Israeli air force networks: reports
Middle East
January 29, 2016
US, British spies hacked Israeli air force networks: reports
The United States and Britain have monitored secret sorties and communications by Israel's air force in a hacking operation dating…
US asks NATO for surveillance planes in fight against Islamic State
World
January 28, 2016
US asks NATO for surveillance planes in fight against Islamic State
The head of NATO said on Thursday that the United States has requested the alliance's help in fighting Islamic State…
North Korea may be readying long-range missile launch soon: Kyodo
World
January 28, 2016
North Korea may be readying long-range missile launch soon: Kyodo
North Korea may be preparing to launch a long-range missile as soon as within a week, Japan's Kyodo news agency…