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CBS News - World
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba -- President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.
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Gymnast Jordan Chiles granted appeal in Olympic bronze medal ruling -- A gymnastics medal disputed by the United States and Romania at the 2024 Paris Olympics is heading for a fresh legal review in a Swiss court.10 hours ago
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving -- After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.15 hours ago
Why Trump's threatening to punish Iraq if a former leader is reelected -- Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.16 hours ago
Indonesian couple caned for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol -- The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."22 hours ago
Small plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 passengers, including lawmaker -- Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board. -- Jan 289 hours ago
Ancient species that survived mass extinction event found in China -- The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our planet's history. -- Jan 2813 hours ago
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train -- As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones. -- Jan 2814 hours ago
Colombian security forces kill 5 members of powerful cocaine cartel -- President Donald Trump is set to host Gustavo Petro at the White House for talks on combatting drug trafficking from Colombia, the world's top cocaine producer. -- Jan 2815 hours ago
Are Trump's tariffs fueling a boom in trade deals for China and India? -- As Trump's unpredictable tariff tactics prompt longtime U.S. trade partners to find alternatives, India and China seem happy to step in and get deals done. -- Jan 2815 hours ago
Australia kills wild dogs linked to death of woman, sparking backlash -- Australian authorities said six wild dogs were put down after 19-year-old backpacker Piper James's body was found at a beach on the island of K'gari. -- Jan 2816 hours ago
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack -- Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction." -- Jan 2819 hours ago
Would-be assassin of Iranian dissident sentenced to 15 years in prison -- Carlisle Rivera, who prosecutors say was hired as part of a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday. -- Jan 288 hours ago
French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker to assault her -- The trial comes months after the landmark drugging-and-rape case that turned Gisele Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence. -- Jan 2821 hours ago
Rubio: U.S. doesn't expect to take further military action in Venezuela "at any time" -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before Congress about Nicolas Maduro's capture and the future of Venezuela, and also fielded questions about Iran and Greenland. -- Jan 2814 hours ago