Secretary of State Pompeo’sstop in Iraq was part of a swing across the Middle East aimed at reassuring American allies in the region.
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World’s largest man-made waterfall cascades down a skyscraper
Leave it to China to come up with the tallest waterfall to come down the side of a building. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.
Get your hands on Starbucks’ Cinnamon Shortbread Latte
Starbucks’ newest drink is probably making the PSL shake in its cup! Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.
Suspicious packages sent to US consulate and more foreign offices prompt asbestos scare
The Australian Federal Police said emergency services were examining suspicious packages delivered toEmbassies and Consulates on Wednesday.
Saudi woman whose asylum plea went viral might find safety in Australia
The Australian government said it will consider resettlement for a Saudi woman whose plea to seek asylum while escaping her family went viral.
U.S. Navy veteran has been held in Iranian jail since July, mother says
Michael R. White, 46, wasarrested months ago while visiting his Iranian girlfriend, The New York Times reports.
Foreign Consulates in Australia Have Been Evacuated Over Suspicious Packages
Several foreign consulates were evacuated in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Canberra on Wednesday after they received suspicious packages.
Kim Jong Un heads home on special train after 2-day visit to Beijing
Kim’s trip to China – his fourth in the past 10 months – is believed to be an effort to coordinate with his only major ally ahead of a possible second summit with President Donald Trump.
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Photos: Powerful images from the war in Syria
Syria’s 12-year civil war has killed nearly 500,000 people and displaced half of the country’s prewar population.
Japan to charge international visitors a departure tax
Japan has instituted a departure tax on most international visitors. The tax amounts to $9 per travelers.