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In this Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, in Washington.

US Strike, First Under Biden, Kills Iran-Backed Militiaman

An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group. The strike marks the first military action undertaken by U.S. President Joe Biden.

A South Korean human rights group has detailed how North Korea's extensive prison camps ultimately fund the nation's missile and nuclear programs.

North Korea's Network Of Prison Camps Funds Weapons Programs, Rights Group Says

A South Korean human rights group sheds light on how North Korean prison camps help the country support its military operations through "mafia-type" tactics.

The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view in Washington on March 27, 2008.

US Bombs Facilities In Syria Used By Iran-Backed Militia

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq.

People hold posters of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, near the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul, marking the two-year anniversary of his death last October.

U.S. Intelligence: Saudi Crown Prince Approved Operation To Kill Jamal Khashoggi

The report will likely damage the already complicated relations between the traditional allies. Khashoggi was killed during a visit to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018.

Was Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Involved In Jamal Khashoggi's Death?

The White House says President Biden will call the Saudi King soon and it could be to lay the ground work for the release of a U.S. report on the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

William Burns, President Biden's nominee for CIA director, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Burns served more than 30 years at the State Department and would be the first career diplomat to lead the spy agency.

CIA Nominee William Burns Talks Tough On China

Burns said his top priority as spy chief would be a rising China. He received strong bipartisan support in testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee and was widely expected to be confirmed.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, seen here during a press briefing on Feb. 4, told CBS the World Health Organization has more work to do to get to the bottom of where the coronavirus emerged.

White House: China And WHO Need To 'Step Up' On Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic

National security adviser Jake Sullivan says he has concerns over the data China has provided to the World Health Organization regarding the origins of the coronavirus.

President Biden speaks from the East Room of the White House to virtually address the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday.

Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech

President Biden sought to turn the page on the Trump administration's "America First" ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he tried to repair frayed ties with European allies.

State Dept. Spokesman Ned Price, seen on Monday, says the Biden administration is willing to talk with Iranian and European officials about the nuclear deal.

U.S. Ready To Talk With Iran On Nuclear Deal

The State Department says It will attend meetings, if invited, about the agreement the Trump administration abandoned in 2018.

Demonstrators in New Delhi shout slogans during a protest against the arrest of climate change activist Disha Ravi for allegedly helping to create a guide for anti-government farmers protests.

Twitter In Standoff With India's Government Over Free Speech And Local Law

Twitter blocked hundreds of accounts the Indian government said were inciting violence. Then it unblocked them. Now it's stuck between Indian law and defending free speech.

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