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Moment huge explosion rocks Iraq military base

Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.

Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

USC cancels filmmaker's keynote amid controversy over canceled valedictorian speech

USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.

Watch: Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green

Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue has a makeover in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Watch: Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green

Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue has a makeover in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour

The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US.