A widely seen video showing two suspected drug smugglers rapidly climbing a tall border fence — within sight of three Border Patrol vehicles — put on display for a global audience what the government says is a regular occurrence at the U.S.-Mexico international line. It also raises questions about how… Read More

The Pentagon will consider opening more small military outposts that would provide artillery support and other aid to Iraqi forces as they prepare to retake the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants, a senior military officer on the Joint Staff said Wednesday. Rear. Adm. Andrew Lewis, the vice… Read More

A German appeals court on Wednesday ordered a retrial in the case of a police officer convicted of murder for allegedly killing and dismembering a man he met in an internet chat forum devoted to cannibalism. The Federal Court of Justice in Leipzig said in its ruling that the Dresden… Read More

Iran will not be given access to the U.S. financial system as part of the sanctions relief granted under the landmark nuclear deal, according to a senior Obama administration official who disputed reports that Tehran will be able to deal directly with U.S. banks. Testifying Tuesday before the Senate Foreign… Read More

Heavy resistance has slowed Iraqi forces Tuesday as they pushed forward toward the center of a town held by Islamic State militants in western Anbar province, commanders at the scene said. Hundreds of roadside bombs, car bombs and heavy mortar fire slowed advancing Iraqi troops to a near halt Tuesday… Read More