Thousands march to protest Canada pipeline expansion project
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
Thousands of demonstrators marched Saturday to speak out against a pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.
Russian army demonstrates latest weapon: Cuddly puppies
The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year's greetings video: cuddly puppies.
The Russian Armed Forces has unveiled its latest cutting-edge weapon in a New Year's greetings video: cuddly puppies.
Putin thanks Trump for CIA tip he says stopped bomb plot
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday to thank him for a CIA tip that helped thwart a series of bombings in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin and the White House said.
China wants to ban gas and diesel cars
China's industry ministry is developing a timetable to end production and sale of traditional fuel cars and will promote the development of electric technology, state media on Sunday cited a Cabinet official as saying.
China's industry ministry is developing a timetable to end production and sale of traditional fuel cars and will promote the development of electric technology, state media on Sunday cited a Cabinet official as saying.
Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.Russian's Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction by Sept. 1 in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755 under new sanctions from Moscow.Russian's Foreign Ministry on Friday ordered a reduction by Sept. 1 in the number of U.S. diplomats in Russia.
Man builds massive 317,000-gallon swimming pool in his backyard
Alberta, Canada -- A Canadian man built the perfect summer hangout for him and his family -- a 317,000-gallon pool in his backyard.Jerry and Marina Leussink installed the 90-foot pool in 2013, according to Wide Open Country.Video of the massive pool recently went viral after it was shared on Facebook.The pool, which is as deep as 14 feet in some areas, also includes a shallow section and a 30-millimeter poly liner for children's safety.
Alberta, Canada -- A Canadian man built the perfect summer hangout for him and his family -- a 317,000-gallon pool in his backyard.Jerry and Marina Leussink installed the 90-foot pool in 2013, according to Wide Open Country.Video of the massive pool recently went viral after it was shared on Facebook.The pool, which is as deep as 14 feet in some areas, also includes a shallow section and a 30-millimeter poly liner for children's safety.
UK lowers terror threat level to 'severe' as more arrested
MANCHESTER, England — Britain reduced its terrorism threat level a notch, from "critical" to "severe," as authorities said major progress has been made in unraveling plot behind the Manchester bombing.
MANCHESTER, England — Britain reduced its terrorism threat level a notch, from "critical" to "severe," as authorities said major progress has been made in unraveling plot behind the Manchester bombing.
Death toll rises to 22 in Ariana Grande concert explosion; lone suicide bomber suspected
MANCHESTER, England -- Police on Tuesday morning raised the death toll in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert to 22.The Manchester police force's chief constable, Ian Hopkins, said they believe one person carried out the attack.
MANCHESTER, England -- Police on Tuesday morning raised the death toll in a blast at an Ariana Grande concert to 22.The Manchester police force's chief constable, Ian Hopkins, said they believe one person carried out the attack.
Local security expert talks arena safety following Manchester Arena explosion
Local security expert Jeffrey Slotnick, President of Setracon Enterprise Security Risk Management Services, says events like the Manchester Arena explosion are a reminder for all of us to revisit what to do to stay safe at big events.He also spoke about Seattle's sport arenas and what is done to keep fans in Seattle safe.
Local security expert Jeffrey Slotnick, President of Setracon Enterprise Security Risk Management Services, says events like the Manchester Arena explosion are a reminder for all of us to revisit what to do to stay safe at big events.He also spoke about Seattle's sport arenas and what is done to keep fans in Seattle safe.
Pope decries 'vile' attack on Syrians in Easter address
VATICAN CITY — On Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis lamented the horrors generated by war and hatred, delivering an Easter Sunday message that also decried the "latest vile" attack on civilians in Syria.Both in his impromptu homily during Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — On Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis lamented the horrors generated by war and hatred, delivering an Easter Sunday message that also decried the "latest vile" attack on civilians in Syria.Both in his impromptu homily during Mass in St.
Afghan official: Massive US bomb death toll rises to 94
KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94, an Afghan official said Saturday.Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the number of Islamic State group dead was up from the 36 reported a day earlier.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94, an Afghan official said Saturday.Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said the number of Islamic State group dead was up from the 36 reported a day earlier.
Trump tells Congress Syria strikes were 'vital'
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The White House is circulating a letter President Donald Trump sent to the leaders of both houses of Congress explaining his decision to order military strikes on a Syrian air field.In the letter, dated Saturday, Trump said he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations" and as commander in chief.Trump said he was sending the letter as part of his efforts "to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution."Trump has received widespread support for the military action, taken to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad's government after the U.S. concluded he used chemical weapons against Syrian civilians.But Trump also has faced some bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who have long insisted that presidents must seek congressional approval for acts of war.
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The White House is circulating a letter President Donald Trump sent to the leaders of both houses of Congress explaining his decision to order military strikes on a Syrian air field.In the letter, dated Saturday, Trump said he "acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations" and as commander in chief.Trump said he was sending the letter as part of his efforts "to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution."Trump has received widespread support for the military action, taken to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad's government after the U.S. concluded he used chemical weapons against Syrian civilians.But Trump also has faced some bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who have long insisted that presidents must seek congressional approval for acts of war.
Syria decries US 'aggression', says 5 people killed; Russia, Iran condemn attack
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria decried a U.S. missile attack early Friday morning on a government-controlled air base where U.S. officials say the Syrian military launched a deadly chemical attack earlier this week, calling it an "aggression" that led to "losses." Rebels welcomed the U.S. attack.About 60 U.S. Tomahawk missiles hit the Shayrat air base, southeast of Homs, a small installation with two runways, where aircraft often take off to bomb targets in northern and central Syria.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria decried a U.S. missile attack early Friday morning on a government-controlled air base where U.S. officials say the Syrian military launched a deadly chemical attack earlier this week, calling it an "aggression" that led to "losses." Rebels welcomed the U.S. attack.About 60 U.S. Tomahawk missiles hit the Shayrat air base, southeast of Homs, a small installation with two runways, where aircraft often take off to bomb targets in northern and central Syria.
Tillerson says Russia has 'failed' in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday night that Russia has "failed" in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons.Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after the U.S. launched cruise missiles against a Syrian air base in retaliation for a gruesome chemical weapons attack.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday night that Russia has "failed" in its responsibility to deliver on a 2013 commitment to secure Syria's chemical weapons.Tillerson briefed reporters shortly after the U.S. launched cruise missiles against a Syrian air base in retaliation for a gruesome chemical weapons attack.
Timeline of the Syrian civil war and US response
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. attack on a Syrian air base came after years of heated debate and deliberation in Washington over intervention in the bloody civil war.Chemical weapons have killed hundreds of people since the start of the conflict, with the U.N. blaming three attacks on the Syrian government and a fourth on the Islamic State group.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. attack on a Syrian air base came after years of heated debate and deliberation in Washington over intervention in the bloody civil war.Chemical weapons have killed hundreds of people since the start of the conflict, with the U.N. blaming three attacks on the Syrian government and a fourth on the Islamic State group.
World powers agree to Syria cease-fire, delivery of humanitarian aid
MUNICH, Germany — Major world powers have agreed to a ceasefire and to the delivery of immediate aid in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced early Friday.He spoke in Munich, Germany, where top diplomats met to hammer out a deal."I'm pleased to say that as a result today in Munich, we believe we have made progress on both the humanitarian front and the cessation of hostilities front, and these two fronts, this progress, has the potential -- fully implemented, fully followed through on -- to be able to change the daily lives of the Syrian people."First, we have agreed to accelerate and expand the delivery of humanitarian aid beginning immediately," Kerry said."Second, we have agreed to implement a nationwide cessation of hostilities to begin in a target of one week's time.
MUNICH, Germany — Major world powers have agreed to a ceasefire and to the delivery of immediate aid in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced early Friday.He spoke in Munich, Germany, where top diplomats met to hammer out a deal."I'm pleased to say that as a result today in Munich, we believe we have made progress on both the humanitarian front and the cessation of hostilities front, and these two fronts, this progress, has the potential -- fully implemented, fully followed through on -- to be able to change the daily lives of the Syrian people."First, we have agreed to accelerate and expand the delivery of humanitarian aid beginning immediately," Kerry said."Second, we have agreed to implement a nationwide cessation of hostilities to begin in a target of one week's time.
Trump: 'Assad choked out the lives of helpless men, women and children'
President Donald Trump said the U.S. missile attack on a Syrian air base Thursday night was in the nation's "vital national security interest."
President Donald Trump said the U.S. missile attack on a Syrian air base Thursday night was in the nation's "vital national security interest."
Chemical weapons attack kills dozens in Syria; Trump blames Assad and Obama 'weakness'
BEIRUT (AP) — A chemical weapons attack in an opposition-held town in northern Syria killed dozens of people on Tuesday, leaving residents gasping for breath and convulsing in the streets and overcrowded hospitals.
BEIRUT (AP) — A chemical weapons attack in an opposition-held town in northern Syria killed dozens of people on Tuesday, leaving residents gasping for breath and convulsing in the streets and overcrowded hospitals.
Canada is reportedly set to legalize recreational marijuana
Recreational marijuana will soon be legal nationwide in Canada, a recent report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) stated.
Recreational marijuana will soon be legal nationwide in Canada, a recent report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) stated.
Twin blasts kill 40 near religious sites in Syria's capital
BEIRUT (AP) — Twin blasts Saturday near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least 40 people, most of them Iraqis, according to Syrian and Iraqi officials.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks.
BEIRUT (AP) — Twin blasts Saturday near holy shrines frequented by Shiites in the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least 40 people, most of them Iraqis, according to Syrian and Iraqi officials.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attacks.