Gaza ceasefire talks gain momentum
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in the coming days with talks in Cairo making progress, sources tell Reuters. "We believe that we're getting closer, and no doubt about it, we believe that, but we also are cautious in our optimism," White House spokesperson John Kirby said in an interview with Fox News. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed ceasefire talks and the latest on the war in Gaza with Alon Bursetin, Tufts University visiting assistant professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in the coming days with talks in Cairo making progress, sources tell Reuters. "We believe that we're getting closer, and no doubt about it, we believe that, but we also are cautious in our optimism," White House spokesperson John Kirby said in an interview with Fox News. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed ceasefire talks and the latest on the war in Gaza with Alon Bursetin, Tufts University visiting assistant professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
Ukraine takes credit for killing Russian general
A Ukrainian official has taken credit for the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia?s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant, who were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war with former Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker.
A Ukrainian official has taken credit for the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia?s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant, who were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war with former Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker.
Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
Bomb kills head of Russia's nuclear def. force
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine?s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A Ukrainian official said the service carried out the attack. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military?s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov?s assistant also died in the attack. Kirillov, 54, was under sanctions from several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, for his actions in Moscow?s war in Ukraine. On Monday, Ukraine?s Security Service, or SBU, opened a criminal investigation against him, accusing him of directing the use of banned chemical weapons.
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine?s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A Ukrainian official said the service carried out the attack. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military?s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov?s assistant also died in the attack. Kirillov, 54, was under sanctions from several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, for his actions in Moscow?s war in Ukraine. On Monday, Ukraine?s Security Service, or SBU, opened a criminal investigation against him, accusing him of directing the use of banned chemical weapons.
Assad speaks for first time since fleeing Syria
Retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's first comments since being forced to flee to Russia. Assad, who over the last decade and a half became notorious for his brutal and oppressive tactics employed during the civil war, released a statement on Telegram suggesting he was nothing but dedicated to Syria and remains hopeful that "Syria will once again be free and independent."
Retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's first comments since being forced to flee to Russia. Assad, who over the last decade and a half became notorious for his brutal and oppressive tactics employed during the civil war, released a statement on Telegram suggesting he was nothing but dedicated to Syria and remains hopeful that "Syria will once again be free and independent."
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
U.S. has made contact with Syrian rebel group, Blinken says
American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken was the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about about the latest in Syria with Joe Truzman from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken was the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about about the latest in Syria with Joe Truzman from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Biden: Austin Tice believed to be alive
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
Biden: Austin Tice believed to be alive
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
Trump extends invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
Blinken urges peaceful Syrian political transition
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for coordination in Syria?s transition away from former President Bashar al-Assad, as he prepared to leave Jordan and travel to Turkey, a NATO ally and backer of Syrian rebel groups. Ken Gray, a distinguished lecturer in terrorism and security at the University of New Haven, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest in the Middle East.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for coordination in Syria?s transition away from former President Bashar al-Assad, as he prepared to leave Jordan and travel to Turkey, a NATO ally and backer of Syrian rebel groups. Ken Gray, a distinguished lecturer in terrorism and security at the University of New Haven, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest in the Middle East.
5 unusual holiday traditions around the world
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
Israel carries out hundreds of strikes on Syria
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria?s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. Former adviser at the office of Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria?s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. Former adviser at the office of Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile again
A U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Oreshnik missile, which was used for the first time last month, is seen more as an attempt at intimidation than as a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to one of the officials.
A U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Oreshnik missile, which was used for the first time last month, is seen more as an attempt at intimidation than as a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to one of the officials.
Biden approves national security memo to assist Trump with China, Iran, North Korea and Russia
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
The memo was designed to help President-elect Donald Trump and his new administration with managing relationships between the U.S. and the four countries.
Syrian rebels name new PM Mohammed Al-Bashir
A new rebel-backed figure has now taken charge as Syria's interim prime minister after the fall of Assad's regime. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest developments in Syria with Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein.
A new rebel-backed figure has now taken charge as Syria's interim prime minister after the fall of Assad's regime. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest developments in Syria with Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein.
Israel hammers military sites in Syria
Israeli warplanes continued to pound military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad?s rule. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants to establish "relations" with the new regime in Syria. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest in Syria with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Israeli warplanes continued to pound military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad?s rule. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants to establish "relations" with the new regime in Syria. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest in Syria with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.