New thrill for hikers in the Swiss Alps
A new suspension footbridge, which crosses a valley at 278 feet above the ground, is the longest in the world
World
Report: Nearly half of abortions worldwide are unsafe
New research shows that countries with better safety rates were also more likely to have less restrictive abortion laws
Increasing reports of sexual violence directed at Rohingya, UN agency says
The head of the U.N.'s migration agency did not identify who was responsible for the violence
Hiker in Greece attacked, devoured by pack of wolves
The remains – mostly bare, gnawed bones – were discovered Saturday near the village of Petrota
Trump administration puts cap on incoming refugees
U.S. government officials said on a call with reporters that the "safety and security of the American people" is the chief concern
"Lucifer" heat waves could become summer norm
Climate change has contributed to more temperature extremes in the Mediterranean region, and researchers warn of worse to come
Kurds overwhelmingly vote to break away from Iraq
Autonomous Kurdish region holds referendum on independence from Iraq
Nearly 100,000 flee volcano as tremors intensify
he volcano last erupted in 1963, killing more than 1,100 people, and remained active for about a year
Rockets hit Kabul airport as Mattis visits Afghan capital
The Taliban unleashed a barrage of rockets at the Kabul international airport Wednesday in a brazen attack
Pentagon chief on Afghanistan: "We are not quitting this fight"
"We are here to support Afghanistan," James Mattis assured his Afghani counterparts
Trump warns of "devastating" U.S. military option in N. Korea
Trump blames Kim Jong Un for war-like rhetoric, though his own advisers have warned him against provoking the dictator
Winter Olympics organizers leave Japan off world map
Official from Pyeongchang organizing committee says Japan's omission was "simple mistake" caused by image file changes
Ex-Thai leader sentenced to 5 years in prison
Ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra says charges politically motivated; her government was overthrown in 2014 military coup
First refugees sent to U.S. under contentious Australia deal
President Trump described the Obama-era deal as "dumb" but agreed to honor it subject to "extreme vetting" of refugees
Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for first time
A committee will be formed to look into how to implement the new order, which is slated to come into effect in June 2018
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Investigation
Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, reports say
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
