Trump and first lady make secret trip to Iraq to visit U.S. troops President Trump paid a surprise visit U.S. forces in Iraq as part of the fight against ISIS amid criticism of a sudden decision to pull troops from Syria. It's his first such trip since taking office.December 26, 2018
U.S. envoy to anti-IS coalition quits over Trump's Syria move Brett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.December 22, 2018
U.S. ally in Syria says pullout will aid ISIS; Putin disagrees The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said in a strongly worded statement laced with bitterness that a premature U.S. pullout before ISIS is defeated would have dangerous repercussions.December 20, 2018
Reports: White House intends to pull U.S. troops from Syria U.S. troops have been in Syria since late 2015. Just last week, Defense Secretary James Mattis said troops would remain in the country to counteract Iran's presence there.December 19, 2018
Protests grip Hungary in response to overtime measure The new law allows employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime -- but employers can delay payment for up to three years.December 16, 2018
GOP waits on Trump as clock ticks toward partial shutdown The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it.December 16, 2018
Senate rebukes Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi, Yemen war Senators made clear where they put the blame. The resolution, passed by unanimous agreement, says the Senate believes the crown prince is "responsible for the murder" and calls for the Saudi Arabian government to "ensure appropriate accountability."December 13, 2018
Warring sides in Yemen agree to cease-fire in key port city After week-long peace talks at a castle in Sweden, the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have agreed to a cease-fire in Hodeidah, a strategically significant city held by the rebels.December 13, 2018
Macron to break silence, address French nation amid protests Pressure is mounting on French President Emmanuel Macron to announce concrete measures to calm protests marked by violence when he addresses the nation Monday evening.December 9, 2018
Riot in Paris: Armored trucks, tear gas, smashed glass The rumble of armored police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris on Saturday, as French riot police fought to contain thousands of yellow-vested protesters venting their anger against the government in a movement that has grown more violent by the week.December 8, 2018
Trump picks Army chief of staff as next top military adviser President Trump announced Saturday that he's picked a battle-hardened commander who oversaw troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to be the nation's next top military adviser.December 8, 2018
Iron Range man's remains will return after he perished at Pearl Harbor On Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. Virginia resident Dante Sylvester Tini was 19 years old and serving as a radioman. 77 years later, Tini's remains will return home to his family in Virginia.December 7, 2018