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Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn addresses a news conference Wednesday in Beirut, during which he explained his reasons for dodging trial in Japan. The 65-year-old former auto executive, who is accused of financial misconduc, vowed to clear his name in

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Ghosn Defends His Escape From Japan: 'No Way I Was Going To Be Treated Fairly'

2:14pm January 08, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The ex-Nissan boss said he had a choice: "You're going to die in Japan, or you're going to have to get out." It was Ghosn's first public comment since fleeing financial misconduct charges for Beirut.

The Day That Never Happened

1:23pm January 08, 2020

by Farnoush Amiri

In the early 2000s, an Iranian American family's home was searched unexpectedly. Afterward, the family questioned their place in the U.S. but didn't talk about the incident for more than a decade.

More Than A Dozen Iranian Missiles Launched At U.S. And Coalition Forces In Iraq

1:20pm January 08, 2020

by Tom Bowman

Iran has launched more than a dozen missiles against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq. Initial damage assessments are being conducted.

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The Latest From Baghdad Following Iranian Missile Attacks On Military Bases In Iraq

1:16pm January 08, 2020

by Jane Arraf

Missiles hit two military bases in Iraq where U.S. forces are housed, as Iran says it has started its revenge for the U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian commander last week.

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What Do We Know About Iran's Missiles And Its Arsenal Of Weapons?

11:00am January 08, 2020

by Geoff Brumfiel

Iran attacked military bases used by U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq with ballistic missiles. Over the past 20 years, Iran has built up a powerful force that is difficult to defend against.

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From left: Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group; artist Billie Eilish; and Eilish's brother, songwriter Finneas O'Connell — photographed during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles.

Chinese Tech Giant Tencent Wants A Piece Of The World's Most Successful Record Label

10:57am January 08, 2020

by Cherie Hu

On Jan. 31, French media company Vivendi announced it would be selling a 10% stake in Universal Music to Tencent, underscoring the labyrinthine nature of global media in the digital age.

President Trump speaks during a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the Oval Office on Tuesday in Washington.

Much Of The World Doesn't Trust President Trump, Pew Survey Finds

10:45am January 08, 2020

by Scott Neuman

The survey of 37,000 people in 33 countries found that only 29% were confident in Trump's handling of world affairs, lower than for either Russian President Vladimir Putin or China's Xi Jinping.

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The Waiting Is Over. Iran Retaliates For Killing Of Top General

10:14am January 08, 2020

by Mary Louise Kelly

More than a dozen ballistic missiles targeted two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. and coalition forces. The attack comes less than a week after a U.S. drone strike killed an Iranian commander.

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What Does The U.S.-Iran Conflict Mean For The Fight Against ISIS?

10:14am January 08, 2020

NPR's David Greene talks to Brett McGurk, ex-U.S. special envoy for countering ISIS, about the importance of the U.S. remaining in Iraq. He says if the U.S. leaves, there will be serious consequences.

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Iran Fires Missiles On Military Bases Housing U.S. Troops In Iraq

10:14am January 08, 2020

by Tom Bowman

Iran launched ballistic missiles against U.S. military and coalition forces in Iraq, targeting at least two military bases. Last week Iran's top general was killed in a U.S. drone strike.

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