Hong Kong protests challenge China with no end in sight What began as a protest against an extradition bill has ballooned into a fundamental challenge to the way Hong Kong is governed -- and the role of the Chinese government in the city's affairs.July 16, 2019
Somali forces end extremist siege of hotel; 26 dead Somali forces on Saturday morning ended an all-night siege on a hotel in the southern port city of Kismayo, in which the death toll has risen to 26 people, including a prominent Canadian-Somali journalist and several foreigners, officials say.July 13, 2019
Somalia extremist attack in port city of Kismayo kills 10 A Somali official says at least 10 people have been killed in an extremist attack on a hotel in the port city of Kismayo. One of the victims was Somali-Canadian journalist Hodan Nalayeh, who once resided in Vaughan, Ontario, according to a CBC News report.July 12, 2019
Facing deployment while fearing that family members will be deported A sailor hoped his military status would protect his mother from deportation. But a change in Trump administration policy may lead to more undocumented members of military families being deported.July 12, 2019
Art Hounds: A dog's tale of love and grief Plus, Art Hounds recommend the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield and "Holding On: Unexpected Stories of World War II" in Minneapolis.July 11, 2019
Iran raises uranium enrichment beyond nuclear deal limits Iran increased its uranium enrichment Sunday beyond the limit allowed by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, inching its program closer toward weapons-grade levels while calling for a diplomatic solution to a crisis heightening tensions with the U.S.July 7, 2019
Photos: Flying Fortress takes Minn. WWII vets on the ride of a lifetime On the Fourth of July, the Minnesota chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association offered veterans free flights on a B-17 called the Aluminum Overcast: A 74-foot, 34,000-pound plane that has a 1,200-horsepower engine and a cruising speed of 170 mph.July 5, 2019
Photos: Flying Fortress takes Minn. WWII vets on the ride of a lifetime On the Fourth of July, the Minnesota chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association offered veterans free flights on a B-17 called the Aluminum Overcast: A 74-foot, 34,000-pound plane that has a 1,200-horsepower engine and a cruising speed of 170 mph.July 5, 2019
Iran says it has broken stockpile limit set by nuclear deal Iran acknowledged Monday it had broken the limit set on its stockpile of low-enriched uranium by the 2015 nuclear deal, marking its first major departure from the unraveling agreement a year after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the accord.July 1, 2019
Protesters in Hong Kong break into legislature, paint logos A group of protesters in Hong Kong took over the legislature's main building Monday night, tearing down portraits of legislative leaders and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans on the walls of the main chamber.July 1, 2019
'Let's do it': 3 hours at the DMZ and a made-for-TV moment Trump's three-hour stop at the DMZ was a display of handshake-diplomacy for the history books, but also a chaotic spectacle reflective of the last-minute arrangements.June 30, 2019
Navy SEAL trial exposes divide in normally secretive force No matter the outcome, the court-martial at Naval Base San Diego has provided a rare view into the insular Navy SEAL community and likely will have a long-term impact on one of the military's most secretive and revered forces.June 30, 2019
Tens of thousands protest military rule in Sudan Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Sudan's capital and elsewhere in the country on Sunday calling for civilian rule nearly three months after the army forced out long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir.June 30, 2019