World News Hits on Wednesday

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Iran Missile Attacks Target U.S. Forces in Iraq; Trump Says 'All is Well!'

Iran launched missiles at U.S.-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike on an Iranian commander whose killing last week stoked fears of a new Middle East war. (Reuters)

Another Powerful Quake Jolts Puerto Rico, Killing One Person

A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico early Tuesday, killing one person, toppling homes and buildings, and triggering a blackout on the island that is still recovering two years after Hurricane Maria. (The Wall Street Journal)

Pressed for Details on Suleimani Strike, Administration Gives Few

Trump administration officials argued that Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani was plotting attacks, but Democrats said the intelligence they had seen was too vague. (The New York Times)

Al Qaeda Affiliate Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Somalia Truck Bombing that Killed 85

Al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for a truck bombing in Somalia that killed 85 people outside Mogadishu, the group's spokesman said. (CNN)

France commemorates Charlie Hebdo attack victims, five years on

On Tuesday, France commemorated the cartoonists who were massacred by two gunmen at the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris five years ago. (Euro News)

Washington May Ask India to Provide Military Base Against Iran - West Asia Strategist

Amid growing tensions in West Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday with Modi indicating India’s willingness to cooperate in areas of mutual interest. (Sputnik)

Ukraine International Airlines Plane Crashes in Iran, Killing All 176 Aboard, State TV Reports

A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all aboard, state TV reported. (USA Today)