International

ISIS ‘Plotting External Attacks’ From Raqqa: U.S. Chief

The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) is plotting “external” attacks against the West from the Syrian city of Raqqa, according to the commander of the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition. Army Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, based in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, also said Wednesday that the operation to oust ISIS from Raqqa would likely be more difficult

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International, Middle East, USA

Venezuela: Anti-government protests turn violent

Scores are injured and detained during anti-Maduro protests Opposition calls for national strike on Friday President Maduro blames Henrique Capriles for unrest Venezuela’s opposition is increasing the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro by planning a national strike on Friday and a march on the presidential palace next week. Thousands held protest rallies in the capital

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International

Millions of people have voted, and Democrats are showing strong signs in key states

The millions of votes already cast in the presidential election show promising signs for Hillary Clinton, with Democrats registering a strong performance in key states such as Florida and Colorado. But the early votes reveal bright spots for Donald Trump in the Midwest, potentially signaling a significant shift in the parties’ geographic bases that could

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USA

Trudeau government under pressure to improve healthcare for First Nations and Inuit Children

OTTAWA – The Trudeau government moved to head off criticism Thursday that it was moving too slowly to improve health care for First Nations and Inuit children. The federal NDP are to lead a day-long debate in the House of Commons in which it will make the case that Ottawa has done little to respond

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International

Army enters new era: 10 women pass first gender-integrated infantry officer course

The U.S. Army’s first gender-integrated infantry office course has been completed by 10 of 12 women who took the challenge. A graduation ceremony was held Wednesday in Fort Benning, Georgia, to celebrate 166 officers who attained the infantry’s iconic blue cord. Many of the female officers will now move on to challenges that include Ranger

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USA

Clinton, with Michelle Obama: Elect me, other Democrats in North Carolina

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and first lady Michelle Obama held their first joint rally Thursday afternoon in Winston-Salem, promoting not just her candidacy for the White House but other Democrats for governor and the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. “This election is about whether we build on the progress we’ve made,

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USA

Andres Oppenheimer: Venezuela, no longer a democracy, should be suspended from OAS

Now that Venezuela’s autocrat Nicolas Maduro has broken the rule of law and closed all avenues to a peaceful resolution of his country’s crisis, there is only one way to prevent a possible bloodbath: an international diplomatic offensive to restore democracy in Venezuela. It’s no longer enough for the United States and Latin American countries

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International, USA

University of Iowa investigates ‘deeply offensive’ fliers that criticize ‘anti-white propaganda’

The University of Iowa is investigating a series of fliers criticizing “anti-white propaganda,” which were discovered near campus centers dedicated to Latino, Native American, African American and LGBTQ communities. The fliers discovered Sunday on a bulletin board in a campus residence hall “were deeply offensive to some members of our campus community,” according to UI

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

13 wedding revelers indicted for celebrating killing of Palestinian baby

8 adults, 5 minors charged with incitement to terror for dancing with and stabbing photos of slain Dawabsha family By Times of Israel staff Yakir Ashbel (center), the groom from what came to be known as the ‘hate wedding,’ is brought to the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on December 31, 2015 after being arrested on suspicion

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Middle East

Jewish Federations end ban on Judea and Samaria visits

One of the most prominent American Jewish organizations ended a nearly 50-year ban Thursday morning, permitting representatives to conduct official visits to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. The Jewish Federations of North America, once known as the United Jewish Communities, includes the Council of Jewish Federations, the United Jewish Appeal and the United Israel

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Middle East, USA

Here’s what happened during the National Anthem at the first World Series baseball game

Protesting the National Anthem has been a focus on this year’s football season, but at the first game of World Series baseball game Tuesday night, the scene was different. Singer Rachel Platten, famous for her song “Fight Song,” sang the opening National Anthem, and all players appeared to stand during the ceremony. RELATED: National anthem

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, USA