U.S. Denies Involvement In Drone Attacks On Russian Syria Bases

The Pentagon has rejected Russian insinuations that U.S. forces were involved in recent drone attacks against Russia's air base and its naval facility in western Syria.

Syria Says Israel Hits Its Territory With Jets, Missiles

North Korea Agrees To Send Delegates To Winter Olympics

North and South Korea have agreed to reopen dialogue between military officials in a bid to defuse tensions.

Russia Says 13 Drones Used In Attack On Its Air Base, Naval Facility In Syria

Russia says 13 armed drones have recently been used to attack its air base and its naval facility in western Syria.

French President Commemorates Victims of Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid a wreath in front of the former offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo to mark the third anniversary of the killing of members of its staff by Islamist militants.

One Dead, One Injured In 'Hand Grenade' Blast Near Stockholm Subway Station

Swedish police say one person has died and another has been slightly injured following a blast outside a metro station in a Stockholm suburb.

Pentagon Watchdog Sharply Critical Of Afghan Air Force Reform Efforts

The Pentagon’s inspector-general has released a report sharply criticizing NATO-led, U.S. supported attempts to reform Afghanistan’s air force, citing gaps in training, support, and a lack of a coherent overarching strategy that has left coalition advisers insufficiently prepared.

Tillerson Says Plans To Stay In Top U.S. Diplomatic Post Through 2018

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he plans to stay in his post through 2018 despite speculation he might leave soon due to strained relations with President Donald Trump.

Pakistan Says Suspension Of U.S. Security Aid 'Counterproductive'

Pakistan has responded harshly to a U.S. decision to suspend at least $900 million in security assistance, saying Washington's "arbitrary deadlines, unilateral pronouncements, and shifting goalposts are counterproductive" to addressing the threat of terrorism.

At Least 11 Killed, 25 Wounded In Kabul Suicide Blast

The Afghan Health Ministry says  at least 11 people were killed and 25 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Kabul as security personnel were conducting an operation at the scene before the attack.

Russia Says Two Soldiers Killed In Mortar Attack In Syria

The Russian Defense Ministry says two of its soldiers were killed in a mortar attack by antigovernment forces in Syria on New Year's Eve.