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U.S. pulls most personnel from Iraq as U.S. officials say Iranian military likely behind tanker attacks
U.S. officials have said they believe Iranian combat divers were behind the attacks on four oil tankers near the Persian Gulf over the weekend, and they tell CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin there's still no sign Iran is backing off purported plans to attack Americans in the region. ...
US does not seek war with Iran, says Mike Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the United States does not seek a war with Iran, amid rapidly growing tensions between the two countries. ...
Venezuela crisis: More opposition lawmakers accused of treason
Venezuela's Supreme Court has accused four opposition members of parliament of treason and conspiracy, days after making similar accusations against 10 other lawmakers. ...
Burkina Faso church attack: Priest among six killed
Gunmen have killed six people including a priest as Mass was being celebrated in a church in Dablo in northern Burkina Faso, officials say. ...
Pakistan attack: Gunmen killed five in Balochistan hotel
akistan's army says gunmen who attacked a luxury hotel in Balochistan province on Saturday killed four hotel employees and a soldier. ...
Armed militants storm luxury hotel in Pakistan attack
Security guard and attackers killed in assault at Pearl Continental hotel in Gwadar, Balochistan province. ...
Hong Kong lawmakers fight over extradition law
Fighting erupted in Hong Kong's legislature on Saturday over planned changes to the law allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. ...
Attacked Colorado school forewarned of 'repeat Columbine'
Months before a fatal school shooting this week in Colorado, a parent warned that student violence and bullying could cause "a repeat of Columbine". ...
Taliban suicide attack targets Kabul offices of US aid group
The Taliban have killed at least five people in a suicide attack on the offices of a US aid group in the heart of the Afghan capital, claiming it targeted Counterpart International because it promoted women “mixing” with men. ...
Mike Pompeo warns UK over Huawei 'security risks'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged the UK to prioritise its security interests and those of its allies when dealing with Chinese firm Huawei. ...
Police arrest gunman in southern France after hostage drama
Four women were freed "safe and sound" Tuesday after being held hostage for five hours by an armed teenager at a bar on the outskirts of the southern French city of Toulouse, officials said. ...
Ladywood shooting: Man shot dead in Birmingham
A man has been shot dead in Birmingham. ...
Police: Armed kidnapper takes 4 hostages in southern France
French police say an armed man has taken four hostages in a store on the outskirts of the southern city of Toulouse. ...
Brunei says it won't enforce death penalty for gay sex
Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. ...
North Korea 'test fires short-range missiles'
North Korea has tested several short-range missiles, according to reports from South Korea. ...
Venezuela crisis: Frustrated opposition await next opportunity
Venezuelans woke up to a show of military strength broadcast on national TV after two days of opposition protests. ...
Venezuela crisis: Protesters gather after Guaidó call
Venezuelan opposition supporters have been holding mass protests, a day after violent clashes with government forces. ...
Romania tornado overturns bus and leaves 12 hurt
Several people were injured when a tornado barrelled through southern Romania, forcing a bus off the road and overturning it in a nearby field. ...
Paris May Day protests: Police and demonstrators clash
French police have fired tear gas on masked protesters who joined large May Day demonstrations in Paris. ...
Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church
Gunmen have opened fire on a church in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least six people, officials say. ...
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