World
January 23, 2020
Australia plane crash kills 3 US firefighters

Australia plane crash kills 3 US firefighters

Three American crew members died Thursday when a C-130 Hercules aerial water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in southeastern Australia, officials said.
World
January 22, 2020
In this Tuesday, Jan. 21 photo, a malnourished lion rests in a zoo in Khartoum, Sudan. With the staff at the destitute Al-Qurashi Park, as the zoo in

Starving lions in Sudan spur global effort

Minneapolis
January 22, 2020
Michael Karkoc in his Minneapolis yard in 2014.

Minneapolis man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies at 100

A pillar of the local Ukrainian community, Michael Karkoc was a top commander of a military unit accused of war crimes.
St. Paul
January 21, 2020
Jose O. Vasquez-Guillen

Driver who was drunk when he killed St. Paul man is deported

The 20-year-old from El Salvador pleaded guilty to a felony, was turned over to immigration officials and put on a plane Monday back to his homeland.
World
January 19, 2020

75 drug cartel members escape from Paraguay prison

Business
January 17, 2020
President Donald Trump and Vice Premier Liu He of China shake hands after signing a limited trade agreement at the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 15,

Analysis: Phase one U.S.-China trade deal leaves thorniest issues unresolved

A return to acrimony could have major consequences for China and leader Xi Jinping.
Local
January 16, 2020
Wisconsin-native Ross Wilson was sworn back into the U.S. Foreign Service this month to lead the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Trump administration taps Minnesota native to lead U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan

Ross Wilson, who spent nearly four decades in the U.S. Foreign Service before retiring to the Twin Cities, is sworn in again to fill temporary position.
World
January 16, 2020
In this handout photo provided by The State Duma, The Federal Assembly of The Russian Federation, Russian Tax Service chief Mikhail Mishustin, who was

Vladimir Putin puts his trust in little-known tax official as new prime minister

While he's not widely known outside of the tax authority, Mikhail Mishustin developed a rapport with Putin as a member of the president's Night Hockey League.
World
January 16, 2020
First malaria vaccine given to babies in Africa

First malaria vaccine given to babies in Africa

The world's first malaria vaccine is being given to babies in Malawi, Kenya and Ghana.
World
January 16, 2020
Prince Harry steps back into the spotlight

Prince Harry steps back into the spotlight

Prince Harry went back to work Thursday, mixing with children playing rugby and offering no hint of the days of turmoil that followed his recent announcement that he wished to step back from royal duties and become financially independent.
Local
January 15, 2020
For Minnesotans of Iranian heritage, the news brings grief, worry

For Minnesotans of Iranian heritage, the news brings grief, worry

At U service for victims on plane, Iranians mourn, worry about escalation
Agriculture
January 15, 2020
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, after signing a trade agreement in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday,

Trade pact welcomed, cautiously, in Minnesota

Measured optimism from ag community, but long-term market restoration still elusive.
World
January 15, 2020
An animal volunteer carries a dog he rescued from deserted homes near Taal volcano as residents evacuated to safer grounds leaving some of their pets

Cracks opening around erupting volcano in Philippines

More areas are being considered to be placed under lockdown, the military said.
World
January 11, 2020
Canada's prime ministe 'outraged and furious' over Iran's admission

Canada's prime ministe 'outraged and furious' over Iran's admission

Justin Trudeau called on Iran to take full responsibility for mistakenly shooting down the Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 civilians on board, including 57 Canadians.
World
January 10, 2020
Video said to show plane on fire over Iran

Video said to show plane on fire over Iran

A video has emerged said to show the moment a Ukrainian jetliner plummeted and crashed into the ground near Tehran on Wednesday.
World
January 9, 2020
Trump suggests Iran responsible for downed plane

Trump suggests Iran responsible for downed plane

President Donald Trump says he has his "suspicions" about what happened to the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran Tuesday night, killing all 176 people on board.
World
January 8, 2020
Lawmakers at odds on Iran threat post briefing

Lawmakers at odds on Iran threat post briefing

The Trump administration took its case for killing a powerful Iranian general to Capitol Hill Wednesday but appeared to change few minds among lawmakers, many of whom left the meeting with the same questions they had walking in.
World
January 7, 2020
Iranian state TV: missiles launched at U.S. bases

Iranian state TV: missiles launched at U.S. bases

Over a dozen surface-to-surface missiles were fired at U.S. troops housed at bases in Iraq
Minneapolis
January 7, 2020
Supporters of Liu Jingyao, a student at the University of Minnesota, who accused Chinese billionaire Richard Liu of rape, gathered in front of the Hen

Chinese from around the U.S. gather to support U undergrad who alleges rape by billionaire

Student's supporters say they want to counter Chinese social media which has sided with billionaire Richard Liu.
Local
January 7, 2020

Some Minnesota National Guard members on base near Iran missile attack

Early reports sent Wednesday morning Iraq time indicated the soldiers were safe.

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