JFK Documents Highlight Talks On Clandestine Anti-Cuba Ops
Operation Mongoose aimed to destabilize Cuba. Ideas considered ranged from dropping propaganda leaflets to using biological agents to sabotage crops
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U.N. Watchdog: Syrian Government Responsible For April Sarin Gas Attack
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons confirmed in June that the agent used in the attack was sarin. On Thursday, the OPCW said it was sure that the Syrian regime carried it out.
News Brief: Mattis In Asia, Trump's Week, White Nationalists In Tennessee
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is talking with his counterparts in South Korea about how to counter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. Also, we look at Republican criticism of President Trump.
Mattis Calls For 'Denuclearization Of Korean Peninsula'
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is meeting with officials in South Korea to discuss the ongoing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear program.
Thailand Cremates King Bhumibol Adulyadej After Year Of Mourning
A year after Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej died, he was cremated as part of an elaborate send-off. Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest reigning monarch and 88 at the time of his death.
Re-Run Of Kenya's Presidential Elections Marred By Violence
The do-over election took place despite the electoral chief saying the polls couldn't be free and fair, and the opposition candidate boycotting the vote.
Chaos Continues In Spain's Catalonia Region Over Independence Vote
The Catalan parliament met in Barcelona after another day of political chaos in the fight between the Spanish government and secessionists pursuing independence for Catalonia.
Bowe Bergdahl And The Troops Who Searched For Him Come Face-to-Face In Court
Mlitary prosecutors have called on several current and former service members who looked for Bergdahl in the days immediately after he walked away from his post in Afghanistan.
Tillerson Visit Highlights India's Evolving Relationship With U.S.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson emphasized India's role in Afghanistan and as a hedge against China. But some experts warn that predicating U.S.-Indian relations on checking China may be unrealistic.
Passengers Flying To U.S. Face Heightened Screenings, New Questions
Starting Thursday, travelers on international flights to the U.S. will face interviews and increased scrutiny of luggage. The rules apply to people from all countries, but procedures vary by airline.