Kim Hjelmgaard
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U.S. issues warrant to seize Iran oil tanker 'Grace 1' after Gibraltar judge orders its release
The U.S. Justice Department issued a warrant to seize an Iran oil tanker detained in Gibraltar, a day after a judge ordered the release of 'Grace 1.' → Read More
US moves to seize Iranian oil supertanker
The United States has applied to seize an Iranian oil supertanker, according to the government in Gibraltar. The ship was due to be released. → Read More
Iran seizes another foreign oil tanker, state media says
Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps accused the vessel, the third detained by Iran amid U.S. tensions, of trying to smuggle oil from Iran. → Read More
A$AP Rocky to be released from custody until Aug. 14 as judge delays verdict in assault case
The American rapper A$AP Rocky has been in a detention center next to Stockholm's District Court since July 3. → Read More
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is like Trump. Only he isn't.
Boris Johnson, 55, was unveiled as Theresa May's replacement as prime minister on Tuesday. He's like Donald Trump. And he isn't. → Read More
Boris Johnson wins contest to be United Kingdom’s new prime minister
Boris Johnson succeeded Theresa May as Britain's new leader on Tuesday and the incoming prime minster faces a potentially bumpy ride. → Read More
Iran claims arrest of 17 CIA spies; some sentenced to death
Iran claims its authorities arrested 17 spies recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency to spy on the Middle East nation's nuclear and military sites. → Read More
Britain warns Iran of 'serious consequences' if British-flagged oil tanker not released
Iran's seizure of a British oil tanker potentially marks a major escalation in tensions between Iran and the West since they began rising in May. → Read More
Iran says U.S. may have shot down its own drone by mistake
Iran denied it lost a drone in the Strait of Hormuz after the United States said it had 'destroyed' an Iranian drone that was threatening a U.S. ship. → Read More
Iranian ships tried to block British oil tanker in Persian Gulf
Iranian ships attempted to obstruct a British-flagged commercial oil tanker as it sailed in the Persian Gulf, Britain's Defense Ministry said. → Read More
'Dangerous' path: Iran breaches uranium enrichment level under nuclear deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran is enriching uranium above 3.67%. It did not specify how far beyond the threshold it went. → Read More
Global terrorism is in decline. For victims, it doesn't feel like it
The absolute number, prevalence and lethality of terrorist incidents has decreased significantly since 2014. That's cold comfort for families. → Read More
Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, Dubai ruler's wife, in hiding in London: report
The sixth wife of Dubai's billionaire ruler is in hiding in London, a report says, in a case that may be linked to his daughter's disappearance. → Read More
'Any amount we want': Iran poised to increase uranium enrichment at higher levels
President Hassan Rouhani says Iran will commence higher-level uranium enrichment from July 7 if the impact of U.S. sanctions is not alleviated. → Read More
In news, when words fail, graphic and shocking photos often don't
Images of human crises can seize our attentions and, in some cases, propel us toward action or least new insight. → Read More
Iran breaches nuclear fuel stockpile allowed under accord, UN says
Iran exceeded a limitation on how much nuclear fuel it can possess under the terms of the 2015 international nuclear accord, the U.N. says. → Read More
'Extraordinary sacrifices': Trump joins Queen Elizabeth II for D-Day anniversary in Portsmouth
President Donald Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders in paying respect to Allied service members who took part in the D-Day landings. → Read More
Trump dismisses British protests as 'fake news' as thousands march against him in London
Thousands of demonstrators Tuesday showed their discontent with President Donald Trump's state visit to Britain. → Read More
Trump's U.K. state visit turns from pomp and pageantry to foreign policy
President Trump is spending three days in Britain celebrating the 'special relationship' between Britain and the United States. → Read More
Trump starts U.K. state visit with war of words, calling London mayor 'stone cold loser'
A state visit is one of the highest honors the UK government can bestow on a foreign leader. Trump began his by insulting London's mayor. → Read More