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Iranian cyberattacks feared after killing of top general
Iran's retaliation for the United States' targeted killing of its top general is likely to include cyberattacks, security experts warned Friday. Iran's state-backed hackers are already among the world's most aggressive and could inject malware that triggers major disruptions to the U.S. public and private sector.
US long watched Soleimani, but feared risks of a strike
In 2007, U.S. commandos watched as a convoy carrying a powerful Iranian military leader made its way to northern Iraq.
Trump: Aim of killing Iranian general was to 'stop a war'
President Donald Trump said Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general "to stop a war," not start one, but in the tense aftermath the Pentagon braced for retaliation by sending more troops to the Middle East. Democrats complained that Trump hadn't consulted Congress, and some worried that the strike made war more likely.
Survivor of boat disaster: 'Sleeping to swimming' in minutes
A survivor of an Alaska crab boat sinking that left five fellow fishermen missing said the crew went from "sleeping to swimming" in minutes as rough seas and ice battered their vessel on New Year's Eve.
Search in Cambodia resumes after building collapse kills 5
Search and rescue teams in Cambodia removed rubble Saturday for a second day to find any more survivors from a building collapse that killed at least five people and injured about 20.
Hong Kong steps up response to mystery disease from China
Hong Kong authorities activated a newly created "serious response" level Saturday as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to a mainland Chinese city.
Houston Hogg, helped integrate SEC at Kentucky, dies at 71
Houston Hogg, one of four African-American football players at Kentucky who helped break the Southeastern Conference color line in the late 1960s, has died. He was 71.
UN condemns military escalation in, around Libyan capital
United Nations (UN) senior officials on Friday condemned the recent military escalation in and around Libyan capital Tripoli, which has been witnessing a violent war between the east-based army and the UN-backed government.
US prepares for Iran's retaliation following Soleimani killing
The United States is preparing itself for any possible retaliation from Iran after a U.S. strike killed a top Iranian commander, a move that was concerned about by countries around the world and even questioned by some U.S. lawmakers.
Airstrike hit vehicle convoy of Iraq's paramilitary group in N. Baghdad
A convoy of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces was attacked early Saturday in northern Baghdad, the paramilitary group confirmed in a statement.