Brazil's military claims its crackdown on crime in Rio de Janeiro has been a success. The controversial operation, due to end on Monday, targeted some of the state's most violent areas - most of

(CNN) — The mountain is silent save for his thumping heart as he waits for the skier to drop into the frame. As an explosion of snow pierces the sparkling air, he fires the

(CNN)Lips turning blue, they shiver in ice baths, unable to escape. Only the cooperation of teammates solving mental puzzles and completing physical challenges can release them from the water's frozen grip."For the first guys

BEIRUT: The Syrian army entered the key northern city of Manbij for the first time in six years on Friday, a spokesman said in a televised statement.The announcement came moments after the Kurds, left

MOSCOW: Moscow will early next year host the leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey to discuss the Syrian conflict, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said Friday, after the United States announced it was withdrawing troops

SAN ROQUE, Spain: A charity rescue boat carrying 311 mainly African migrants plucked off Libya entered Spanish waters Friday morning and was set to berth in a southern port near Gibraltar.Proactiva Open Arms, the

Syria's army has entered the flashpoint city of Manbij, according to state media, after the country's main Kurdish armed group invited government forces to take control of the area and protect it from a

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has announced a major reshuffle of government ministers. This comes in the wake of condemnation over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The most notable change - the demotion

The European Union, United Kingdom, France and Turkey have condemned Israel's latest approval to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. On December 25 and 26, Israel's Higher Planning Committee approved the construction of

At least 19 people have been killed in clashes between Sudanese anti-riot police and protesters in demonstrations triggered by a rise in bread prices, according to a government official. Speaking on state television on