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CBS News - World

Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like? -- Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters. -- Jan 14

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Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland -- As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.

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U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker -- The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet​ with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.

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FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests -- FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico- with prices as high as $8,680.

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Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime -- As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.

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2 tons of cocaine seized after boat chased down in Pacific, video shows -- The world's largest cocaine-producing country is facing pressure from the U.S. to tackle drug trafficking.

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What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it -- Years after the first reports of Havana Syndrome emerged, U.S. officials have obtained and are testing a device​ that could be linked to the debilitating condition.

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Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter -- Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.

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Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions" -- Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.

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U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas -- Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.

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After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson -- Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests. -- Jan 14

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U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran -- The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East. -- Jan 14

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U.S. used aircraft painted like civilian plane to attack alleged drug boat -- The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.

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Senate GOP kills war powers effort to limit Trump on Venezuela, with Vance breaking tie -- Two Republicans switched their votes after pressure from the White House.

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"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting -- After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."

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