Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill despite reservations
White House says President Trump will sign a Congress passed bill increasing sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. The 98 to 2 Senate vote forced a choice between veto and override, while critics worry the bill limits his ability to adjust Moscow policy. Russia responds by expelling hundreds of U.S. diplomats and staff, signaling friction ahead of normalization talks with Washington.
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North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea launched an ICBM late Friday, rising for 45 minutes to about 2300 miles before splashing into the sea off Japan. Experts say the test could have reached Chicago or New York on a normal trajectory, signaling rapid progress in its nuclear capability.
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Pakistan Supreme Court Ousts PM Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan's Supreme Court ousted Nawaz Sharif on corruption charges after months of hearings. The historic ruling ends his three terms as prime minister and raises fears for stability in the nuclear state. Sharif accepted the dismissal, confirming no PM has completed a full term since 1947.
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House Republicans push for Clinton special counsel
House Judiciary Republicans press the Justice Department to appoint a second special counsel to probe Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and related figures including James Comey and Loretta Lynch. They compare to Mueller's Russia inquiry and demand full transparency.
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Death of Charlie Gard Ends High Profile End-of-Life Case
The terminally ill British baby Charlie Gard died at 11 months, a week before his first birthday, a day after a court ruled he should be moved to hospice and disconnected from a ventilator. His parents fought a long legal battle over treatment later deemed unviable.
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