Mike Pompeo Ridiculed for Incorrect Iran Hostage Tweet
The secretary of state claimed the Iran hostage crisis came to an end 40 years ago—he was two years out.
Overdoses Rise after Pharma Advertises to Doctors
The researchers were surprised how effective tactics like taking doctors for dinner were when it came to covertly influencing the drugs they prescribed.
Experts Create Diet to Protect Our Health and Planet
Around 1 billion people currently go hungry, but about 2 billion people are overeating, The Lancet commission showed.
The Shutdown Crisis is Worse Than Either Party Thinks
At issue is corrosion of the pillars of modern civilization: rule of law, respect for the truth, upholding basic societal values, and the imperative to be guided by them in policy decisions.
Pence, Nielsen Describe Border as 'Crisis' 36 Times
The vice president warned that the number of people seeking to cross the U.S.-Mexico border will increase in the spring.
Venezuelans Desecrate Cemeteries to Sell Human Parts
"They take the remains out to the ground. A skull is worth something, each finger is worth something, a hand is worth something else."
U.S. Leads Opposition to U.N. Safe Migration Accord
Though 85 percent of U.N. members are in favor, the U.S. remains opposed to the accord to ensure humane migration.
George H.W. Bush 1990 Newsweek Cover: 'No Vietnam'
The following special report was published by Newsweek in 1990, following a statement from then-President George H.W. Bush about America's strategy in the embroiled Persian Gulf. He told the American public, "This will not be another Vietnam." On November 30, 2018, the former president died at 94 years old.
Russia Tests 'Readiness' of Troops Near Ukraine
Russia's tests will include "more than 40 formations and military units" of the Southern Military District, which includes Crimea and areas bordering Ukraine.
Russia, China Move in Africa as U.S. Military Leaves
As the U.S. seeks to rearrange troops to confront Russia and China abroad, the two powers are growing their presence in Africa.
En Español: La Liberación del Activista Lorent Saleh
En entrevista con Newsweek, Saleh describe su suplicio en prisión, lo que debe hacer la administración de Donald Trump para ayudar a Venezuela y por qué el mundo no debe ignorar una de las peores crisis humanitarias del mundo.
What's Happening in Sri Lanka? A Look at Power Struggle
Critics of the president said the move "is illegal and goes against the constitution," while supporters said it's what the people want.
Schumer Warns of Constitutional Crisis After AG Exit
"Protecting Mueller and his investigation is paramount," the Senate minority leader said.
Russia 'Assessing' Cuba Base, U.S. May End Missile Deal
Russian Colonel General Vladimir Shamanov is the latest in Moscow to warn of a repeat to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Russian Senator Warns of Another Cuban Missile Crisis
"We will find ourselves at ground zero," Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov warned.
Ocasio Cortez: US Can Fight Climate Change Like Nazis
New York Democratic congressional primary winner Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compared the "existential threat" posed by climate change to that of Nazi Germany during World War II.
U.S. and Iran Both Have History of Targeting Diplomats
"Iran is the origin of the current threat to Americans in Iraq," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters Wednesday.
Flint Crisis: County Failed to Assist Poisoned Children
The county failed to connect 173 of 204 children to a Genesee County treatment program for health remediation.
Trump on Venezuela: 'Every Option Is on the Table'
When asked about options for dealing with President Nicolás Maduro's administration, the president said he was considering the "strong ones and the less than strong ones, and you know what I mean by strong."
Authorities Pushed to Address 'Shameful' Migrant Camps
More than 17,000 migrants are stuck in limbo inside over-capacity camps on Greece's Mediterranean islands.
Venezuelan Women Turning to Prostitution to Survive
In one brothel in the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, 58 of the 60 women were from neighboring Venezuela.
Putin: Russia 'Must Respond' to NATO Missile Systems
Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S.-led NATO was refusing to discuss easing increasing tensions. NATO disputed this.
Venezuela Shuts Down as New Currency Is Introduced
The "sovereign bolivar" was launched on Monday as a revaluation and renaming of the old bolivar.
Russia Says It Didn't Understand Trump Sanctions Offer
Russia's top diplomat said U.S. sanctions were not about Syria or Ukraine, but "to promote an absolutely hopeless policy of containing the Russian Federation."
Shots Fired at U.S. Embassy in Turkey
A window in a security cabin was damaged, but no injuries were reported in a brazen assault that speaks to the escalating anger over the diplomatic crisis developing between the two NATO allies.
Turkey's Crisis: How Long Can Erdogan Maintain Power?
Turkey is on the brink of a social breaking point, but its president is still winning elections, experts told Newsweek.
Asylum Claim Rejected as Man 'Did Not Act Gay'
"Aren't homosexuals rather social?" the rejection document reportedly asked, arguing that the 18-year-old had few friends and a confrontational streak.
Venezuela's Capital Is Running Out of Water
Around 75 percent of Caracas residents say they do not have regular access to water, while residents continue to battle hyperinflation and empty supermarket shelves.
Yemen War Bringing 'World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis'
Besides the tens of thousands killed and wounded, another million people are suffering from cholera in what the WHO called the largest epidemic of the disease in modern history.
Syria Asks Help Returning Citizens
With the Syrian military nearing victory, Russia has asked for U.S. support in resettling millions of refugees who fled the seven-year civil war.