middle east

AP: Iran TV shows launch of missiles into Iraq

AP: Iran TV shows launch of missiles into Iraq

Iran early Wednesday fired a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops. Iranian State TV aired video of what they said were the missiles being…
January 8, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories January 8 A

Here’s the latest for Wednesday January 8th: Iranian missiles fired at bases housing US troops; Ukrainian plane crash in Iran; McConnell says he can start impeachment trial without decision on witnesses; Julian…
January 8, 2020
AP: Iran plane crash kills all onboard Ukrainian jet

AP: Iran plane crash kills all onboard Ukrainian jet

A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, Iranian state TV reported. (Jan. 8) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website:…
January 8, 2020
AP: Iranian state TV: missiles launched at US bases

AP: Iranian state TV: missiles launched at US bases

Iran state TV says Tehran has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing US troops, over America’s killing of a top Iranian general. (Jan. 8) Subscribe for…
January 8, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories January 6 P

Here’s the latest for Monday, January 6: Huge crowds gather in Tehran for Qassem Soleimani funeral; Harvey Weinstein is indicted on new sex crime charges in Los Angeles; A 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks…
January 6, 2020
AP: Crowds in Tehran mourn slain General Soleimani

AP: Crowds in Tehran mourn slain General Soleimani

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab square on Monday for the funeral procession of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad on Friday. (Jan. 6)…
January 6, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories January 5P

Here is the latest for Sunday, January 5th: Secretary of State says more Iranian leaders could be targeted; funeral procession for Iranian general killed in airstrike; five dead in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash;…
January 5, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories January 3 P

Here’s the latest for Friday, January 3rd: Trump says Soleimani killed to stop a war; Ayatollah Khamenei visits Soleimani family home; McConnell has little interest in hearing witnesses in impeachment trial; Berlin…
January 3, 2020
AP: Dems expect rocky days ahead as Congress returns

AP: Dems expect rocky days ahead as Congress returns

As Congress returns, two major issues now confront them, impeachment and the threat of war, following a U.S. strike that killed an Iranian general. Congressional Democrats say they expect “rocky days’ahead.” (Jan.…
January 3, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories January 3 A

Here’s the latest for Friday January 3rd: US airstrike in Baghdad kills Iran’s top general; US troops arrive in Kuwait; Tens of thousands evacuate from Australia wildfires; Utah officials trigger avalanche. Subscribe…
January 3, 2020
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AP: AP Top Stories December 29 P

Here are the top stories for Sunday, December 29th: Five stabbed at a Hanukkah celebration; Officials say poor condition of wreckage will slow plane crash probe; Iraqi authorities start a military operation…
December 29, 2019
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AP: AP Top Stories December 26 A

Here’s the latest for Thursday December 26th: Netanyahu rushed from stage during rocket attack; Tennessee stabbing suspect caught; Remains of soldier killed in Afghanistan returned to US; Sen. Murkowski “very disturbed” by…
December 26, 2019
AP: Trump signs Anti-Semitism order at Hanukkah event

AP: Trump signs Anti-Semitism order at Hanukkah event

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday targeting what his administration describes as a rising problem of anti-Semitic harassment on college campuses. (Dec. 11) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website:…
December 11, 2019
AP: US House Syria (CR)

AP: US House Syria (CR)

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley appear on Capitol Hill to answer questions about Syria and it’s border region. (Dec. 11) Subscribe for more…
June 3, 2021
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AP: AP Top Stories December 11 A

Here’s the latest for Wednesday December 11th: Jersey City Mayor says gunmen targeted Jewish market; New Zealand volcano vents more steam and mud; President Trump says articles of impeachment name no crimes;…
December 11, 2019
AP: Trump, Macron clash over Islamic State fighters

AP: Trump, Macron clash over Islamic State fighters

Increasingly tense relations between President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron were on display when the subject of Islamic State fighters surfaced on the sidelines of the NATO summit in London.…
December 3, 2019