Turkey attacks Syrian base used by U.S.-allied Kurds
Iran has also stepped-up attacks on Kurdish groups in the region, drawing a warning from the U.S. over actions that "threaten our shared goals."
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Blinken calls FIFA's World Cup ban on "One Love" armband "concerning"
The U.S. diplomat jabbed soccer's governing body over "restrictions on freedom of expression" as he visited the World Cup host nation, where homosexuality can draw a death penalty.
GOP-led states seek to stop U.S. from ending border expulsions
A court has given U.S. border officials until Dec. 21 to stop expelling migrants under the Title 42 pandemic-era order.
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina 2-1 at World Cup
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
Iran reacts to IAEA's slap on the wrist with uranium enrichment boost
Tehran, responding to a censure by the U.N. nuclear watchdog for non-cooperation, says it's now enriching uranium to 60 percent at its underground Fordo plant.
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake soars over 260
With dozens of people still missing, an emergency official said workers were "racing against time to rescue people."
Plane crashes in Colombia, killing 8 people and destroying 7 homes
The aircraft experienced "an engine failure" during takeoff, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero said in a statement.
Iran's soccer players refuse to sing national anthem ahead of World Cup opening match
As Iran's anthem played on, television cameras showed the country's players tight-lipped.
Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested for alleged insider trading
Renowned programmer Yuji Naka is accused of buying shares in a game company knowing it was about to release a new title.
As Taliban doles out lashings, crackdown on Afghan women and girls continues
Public beatings, unexplained arrests of female activists and a litany of new restrictions are all part of the Taliban's bid "to forcefully silence women."
A bird that hadn't been seen for 140 years has been caught on video, scientists say
The black-naped pheasant-pigeon was photographed with a remote camera trap set up by a research team on an island of Papua New Guinea.
Comedian did not shred £10,000 to protest Beckham and Qatar. He donated it.
A comedian vowed to shred £10,000 – about $11,805 U.S. – if David Beckham didn't end his relationship with Qatar, a country where homosexuality is illegal.
First American woman to ref at World Cup used to teach chemistry
"I can honestly say I am living my dream, and this was the biggest dream come true for me," Nesbitt told CBS News.
Fans chant "We want beer!" at World Cup after alcohol banned
Qatar decided to ban alcohol sales at venues hosting World Cup matches. Ecuador's fans made some noise about it during their win against the host.
Teams abandon plan to wear "One Love" armbands at World Cup
Their decision came after FIFA threatened to penalize players wearing the anti-discrimination bands during games, the teams said in a statement.
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