Obama strongly considers withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan in 2014
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is seriously considering withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2014, a senior administration official told CNN.The official's comments came after The New York Times reported the administration was looking at speeding up the troop withdrawal to the "zero option," leaving no troops in Afghanistan.Until now, U.S. and Afghan officials had been discussing plans to keep a small force behind to fight insurgents and to train Afghan security personnel.But Obama has, in recent months, grown increasingly frustrated in dealing with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.Their relationship soured further last month after the United States and the Taliban planned peace talks.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama is seriously considering withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2014, a senior administration official told CNN.The official's comments came after The New York Times reported the administration was looking at speeding up the troop withdrawal to the "zero option," leaving no troops in Afghanistan.Until now, U.S. and Afghan officials had been discussing plans to keep a small force behind to fight insurgents and to train Afghan security personnel.But Obama has, in recent months, grown increasingly frustrated in dealing with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.Their relationship soured further last month after the United States and the Taliban planned peace talks.
U.S. airlines cancel flights as Mexican volcano rumbles
(CNN) -- Rumblings from Mexico's most well known volcano forced several U.S. airlines to cancel flights in the country's capital on Thursday.Popocatepetl volcano has let out nearly 100 bursts of steam, gas and ash in the past 24 hours, the National Center of Disaster Prevention said.The ashes haven't reached Mexico City International Airport, airport officials said in Twitter posts.
(CNN) -- Rumblings from Mexico's most well known volcano forced several U.S. airlines to cancel flights in the country's capital on Thursday.Popocatepetl volcano has let out nearly 100 bursts of steam, gas and ash in the past 24 hours, the National Center of Disaster Prevention said.The ashes haven't reached Mexico City International Airport, airport officials said in Twitter posts.
Twins serving overseas surprise Kenosha parents on Fourth
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Independence Day 2013 is one a Kenosha family won't soon forget.
Family of only American POW in Afghanistan hopeful after Taliban talks
(CNN) -- Bowe Bergdahl, the only American POW in Afghanistan, has doubtless been at the forefront of his parents' minds, if not atop the national conscience.It's not that the American people don't care; it's more that updates about the 27-year-old soldier have been sparse, as his family has remained reticent for fear of jeopardizing his safety.With news that the U.S. will engage in peace talks with the Taliban and encouraging signs that Bergdahl will be included in a prisoner swap, we'll likely be hearing more about the man whom friends and family describe as an adventurer and a gentleman.The U.S. expects prisoner exchange to be a topic of the talks, which are slated to take place "in the coming days," in Doha, Qatar, said State Department spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki during a Thursday briefing.No decisions have been made about transferring any Taliban detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
(CNN) -- Bowe Bergdahl, the only American POW in Afghanistan, has doubtless been at the forefront of his parents' minds, if not atop the national conscience.It's not that the American people don't care; it's more that updates about the 27-year-old soldier have been sparse, as his family has remained reticent for fear of jeopardizing his safety.With news that the U.S. will engage in peace talks with the Taliban and encouraging signs that Bergdahl will be included in a prisoner swap, we'll likely be hearing more about the man whom friends and family describe as an adventurer and a gentleman.The U.S. expects prisoner exchange to be a topic of the talks, which are slated to take place "in the coming days," in Doha, Qatar, said State Department spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki during a Thursday briefing.No decisions have been made about transferring any Taliban detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
Obama calls for U.S., Russia to cut nuclear warhead supply
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama will ask Russia to join the United States in slashing its supply of strategic nuclear warheads by about one-third, a senior administration official said.Obama will announce the goal during a speech Wednesday in Berlin -- a city rife with Cold War history.The president will also outline his goal to reduce U.S. and Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, the official said.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama will ask Russia to join the United States in slashing its supply of strategic nuclear warheads by about one-third, a senior administration official said.Obama will announce the goal during a speech Wednesday in Berlin -- a city rife with Cold War history.The president will also outline his goal to reduce U.S. and Russian tactical nuclear weapons in Europe, the official said.
China's appetite for premium fish is driving up prices
(CNN) -- China's appetite for premium fish, including tuna and shellfish is growing -- and that's driving up seafood prices.According to the UN Food and Agriculture organization, the global fish price index rose 15% in May, compared to a year ago.The fish trade is expected to become a $130 billion industry by year's end.
(CNN) -- China's appetite for premium fish, including tuna and shellfish is growing -- and that's driving up seafood prices.According to the UN Food and Agriculture organization, the global fish price index rose 15% in May, compared to a year ago.The fish trade is expected to become a $130 billion industry by year's end.
5.8 magnitude quake strikes southwestern Mexico
(CNN) -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Mexico early Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake took place 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Jolalpan, Mexico, and about 122 kilometers from Mexico City, the USGS said.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake.
(CNN) -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Mexico early Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The quake took place 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Jolalpan, Mexico, and about 122 kilometers from Mexico City, the USGS said.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake.
Russian president: I did not steal Super Bowl ring
MOSCOW (CNN) -- Russia's president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring.
MOSCOW (CNN) -- Russia's president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring.
Jellyfish sting stops Australian's swim to Florida
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- A jellyfish sting has stopped an Australian endurance swimmer, just 11 hours into her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida.Chloe McCardel was forced to end her journey prematurely "due to a severe debilitating jellyfish sting," a spokesman said in a statement.The swimmer was on a boat heading toward Key West on Wednesday night, spokesman Tim Stackpool said."She will spend the next 24 hours recuperating before deciding on her plans going forward," he said.Earlier Wednesday, McCardel -- slathered in a thick coat of sunscreen -- lept into the waters off Havana to begin her daunting 100-mile swim across the Florida Straits.Her goal was to set a world record for the longest unassisted swim.
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- A jellyfish sting has stopped an Australian endurance swimmer, just 11 hours into her attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida.Chloe McCardel was forced to end her journey prematurely "due to a severe debilitating jellyfish sting," a spokesman said in a statement.The swimmer was on a boat heading toward Key West on Wednesday night, spokesman Tim Stackpool said."She will spend the next 24 hours recuperating before deciding on her plans going forward," he said.Earlier Wednesday, McCardel -- slathered in a thick coat of sunscreen -- lept into the waters off Havana to begin her daunting 100-mile swim across the Florida Straits.Her goal was to set a world record for the longest unassisted swim.
Report: At least 42 killed in southeast China bus fire
(CNN) -- A bus caught fire in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen on Friday, killing at least 42 people and injuring 33 others, the state-run news agency Xinhua reported, citing local officials.The vehicle was on an elevated bus lane and more than a quarter-mile from a bus stop when the flames started about 6:30 p.m., an official in the coastal city told Xinhua.It wasn't clear what started the fire.
(CNN) -- A bus caught fire in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen on Friday, killing at least 42 people and injuring 33 others, the state-run news agency Xinhua reported, citing local officials.The vehicle was on an elevated bus lane and more than a quarter-mile from a bus stop when the flames started about 6:30 p.m., an official in the coastal city told Xinhua.It wasn't clear what started the fire.
China builds fastest supercomputer in the world
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- China appears to have once again taken the lead from the United States in the burgeoning supercomputing wars, developing a supercomputer that is twice as fast as anything America has to offer.The new Tianhe-2 supercomputer, nicknamed the Milkyway-2, was unveiled by China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) during a conference held in late May.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- China appears to have once again taken the lead from the United States in the burgeoning supercomputing wars, developing a supercomputer that is twice as fast as anything America has to offer.The new Tianhe-2 supercomputer, nicknamed the Milkyway-2, was unveiled by China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) during a conference held in late May.
At least 119 killed in China poultry processing plant fire
BEIJING (CNN) -- An early morning fire at a poultry processing plant in northeast China killed at least 119 people Monday, state-run Xinhua news agency said.Another 54 workers were injured.More than 300 workers were inside the plant in Jilin province when the fire broke out about 6 a.m., Xinhua said.About 100 of them were able to escape -- and told Xinhua that the gates to the plant were locked."Suddenly, the lights inside went out and the plant got quite dark," a worker named Wang Fengya told the news agency."When I finally ran out and looked back at the plant, I saw high flames."Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours before they were able to bring it under control.A fire official told CNN that an explosion at the plant started the fire -- but the cause of the blast wasn't immediately known."The complicated interior structure of the prefabricated house in which the fire broke out and the narrow exits have added difficulties to the rescue work, sources with rescue forces said," the Xinhua report said.
BEIJING (CNN) -- An early morning fire at a poultry processing plant in northeast China killed at least 119 people Monday, state-run Xinhua news agency said.Another 54 workers were injured.More than 300 workers were inside the plant in Jilin province when the fire broke out about 6 a.m., Xinhua said.About 100 of them were able to escape -- and told Xinhua that the gates to the plant were locked."Suddenly, the lights inside went out and the plant got quite dark," a worker named Wang Fengya told the news agency."When I finally ran out and looked back at the plant, I saw high flames."Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours before they were able to bring it under control.A fire official told CNN that an explosion at the plant started the fire -- but the cause of the blast wasn't immediately known."The complicated interior structure of the prefabricated house in which the fire broke out and the narrow exits have added difficulties to the rescue work, sources with rescue forces said," the Xinhua report said.
Will new video convince Mexican judge to free U.S. mom?
NOGALES, Mexico (CNN) -- In the push to free an American woman from a Mexican prison, a video shown in court Thursday could be key.The security camera footage shows Yanira Maldonado and her husband boarding a bus in Mexico last week.
NOGALES, Mexico (CNN) -- In the push to free an American woman from a Mexican prison, a video shown in court Thursday could be key.The security camera footage shows Yanira Maldonado and her husband boarding a bus in Mexico last week.
Hurricane Barbara hits western coast of southern Mexico
(CNN) -- Hurricane Barbara made landfall Wednesday along Mexico's southern Pacific coast.It crashed ashore early afternoon in the state of Chiapas, about 20 miles west of Tonala, the U.S.-based National Hurricane Center said.Barbara had sustained winds of 75 mph, and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph.A hurricane warning was in effect between Puerto Angel, in the state of Oaxaca, and Tonala.Barbara is expected to dump between 4-8 inches of rain over eastern Oaxaca and western Chiapas, with up to a foot possible in southeastern Oaxaca.
(CNN) -- Hurricane Barbara made landfall Wednesday along Mexico's southern Pacific coast.It crashed ashore early afternoon in the state of Chiapas, about 20 miles west of Tonala, the U.S.-based National Hurricane Center said.Barbara had sustained winds of 75 mph, and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph.A hurricane warning was in effect between Puerto Angel, in the state of Oaxaca, and Tonala.Barbara is expected to dump between 4-8 inches of rain over eastern Oaxaca and western Chiapas, with up to a foot possible in southeastern Oaxaca.
Mom of baby saved from toilet pipe sorry he ended up there
BEIJING (CNN) -- The mother of a newborn rescued over the weekend from a toilet pipe in China "deeply regrets what she did," police said.The infant, a baby boy, was saved Saturday in the Chinese city of Jinhua.
BEIJING (CNN) -- The mother of a newborn rescued over the weekend from a toilet pipe in China "deeply regrets what she did," police said.The infant, a baby boy, was saved Saturday in the Chinese city of Jinhua.
VIDEO: Crane collapses during construction of apartment building
KIROV, Russia (FOX) -- A massive crane tips over and crashes into a nine-story apartment building in Kirov, Russia.
KIROV, Russia (FOX) -- A massive crane tips over and crashes into a nine-story apartment building in Kirov, Russia.
Dozens killed in wave of Baghdad bombings
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- Eleven car bombs exploded in and around Baghdad, mostly in Shiite neighborhoods, killing 47 people and wounding more than 145 on Monday, police in Iraq said.The attacks continue the increase in political and sectarian violence in Iraq, including its capital, Baghdad, over the past several weeks.Much of the violence included Sunnis squaring off with Shiites and the Shiite-led government.Most of Monday's explosions were in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods.
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- Eleven car bombs exploded in and around Baghdad, mostly in Shiite neighborhoods, killing 47 people and wounding more than 145 on Monday, police in Iraq said.The attacks continue the increase in political and sectarian violence in Iraq, including its capital, Baghdad, over the past several weeks.Much of the violence included Sunnis squaring off with Shiites and the Shiite-led government.Most of Monday's explosions were in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods.
Sen. John McCain visits rebels in Syria
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Syria agrees 'in principle' to attend peace conference
(CNN) -- Syria agrees in principle to participate in a peace conference planned to take place in June in Geneva, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Sunday.Speaking at a joint new conference in Baghdad with his Iraqi counterpart, Hoshyar Zebari, he said, "I informed the Iraqi prime minister of Syria's decision that the government agreed in principle to send an official delegation to the Geneva Peace conference that will take place in June."Al-Moallem added: "From the beginning of the crisis, I assured that Syria believes that dialogue among the Syrians is the only solution to Syria and that no one can make a decision on behalf of the Syria people when it comes to the future of their country."The United Nations estimates that more than 70,000 Syrians have been killed since anti-government protests in March 2011 led to a fierce government crackdown, an armed uprising and a bloody civil war.The war has uprooted a quarter of the country's civilians.
(CNN) -- Syria agrees in principle to participate in a peace conference planned to take place in June in Geneva, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Sunday.Speaking at a joint new conference in Baghdad with his Iraqi counterpart, Hoshyar Zebari, he said, "I informed the Iraqi prime minister of Syria's decision that the government agreed in principle to send an official delegation to the Geneva Peace conference that will take place in June."Al-Moallem added: "From the beginning of the crisis, I assured that Syria believes that dialogue among the Syrians is the only solution to Syria and that no one can make a decision on behalf of the Syria people when it comes to the future of their country."The United Nations estimates that more than 70,000 Syrians have been killed since anti-government protests in March 2011 led to a fierce government crackdown, an armed uprising and a bloody civil war.The war has uprooted a quarter of the country's civilians.