Racing legend Niki Lauda dies at the age of 70
Niki Lauda, the Austrian former Formula One legend and three-time World Championship winner, has died at the age of 70. “With deep sadness, we announce that our beloved Niki has…
Eurovision scolds Madonna for Palestinian flag display
Eurovision Song Contest organizers said on Sunday they were taken aback by the display of a Palestinian flag during Madonna’s guest appearance, which defied contest rules. While Madonna performed her…
Trump denies plans to fly migrants from border to Florida
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied reports that hundreds of migrants would be flown from the Mexican border to Florida and other areas in the U.S. interior to lessen the…
4 Americans die in small plane crash in Honduras
Four Americans have died after a small plane plummeted into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Honduras, according to the U.S. State Department. “We express our condolences to all…
Investigators reportedly suspect pilots’ mistakes led to fiery Russian plane crash
Investigators examining the fiery crash landing of a Russian passenger at a Moscow airport reportedly are increasingly focused on pilot error as the primary cause of the accident that killed…
Guaido urges opposition onward in Venezuela, defends apparently failed plot to oust Maduro
U.S.-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido defended an apparently failed effort to convince President Nicolas Maduro’s top aides to desert this week — saying that although Maduro’s senior aides did…
US officials still weighing military options for Venezuela amidst another day of protest
The Trump administration is weighing options for what to do next in Venezuela to support opposition leader Juan Guaido in his effort to oust Nicolas Maduro, the socialist president embattled…
Russian official: Another nuclear pact with US in trouble
Interested in Russia? Add Russia as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Russia news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Another U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is in…
Taliban official says US promised to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by April
A Taliban official on Wednesday said the United States has promised to withdraw half of its troops from Afghanistan by April, a claim the U.S. State Department immediately disputed. The…
Iraqi novelist gunned down in southern city
A local police official says an Iraqi novelist has been killed by live fire in the southern city of Karbala. The official says Alaa Mashzoub was gunned down Saturday night…