In early 1945, the Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured an iconic shot of troops raising an American flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. It became one of the most famous images ...

Decades-long rules banning the participation of most women in the traditional Soma Nomaoi festival held annually in and ...

On Feb. 19, 1945, Joe Rosenthal waded ashore with a battalion of Marines in the attack on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.

CALIPATRIA, Calif. — The little desert town of Calipatria, known for its state prison, is a humble place. It struggles with ...

Some of the most vicious battles in U.S. history were fought over islands that are a household name today and others that ...

The U.S. military on Tuesday said it bombed a Houthi military facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the latest U.S.-led attack on the Iranian-backed rebels. The Houthi media office said the strike hit ...

Jordan will host US, EU, Turkish and Arab diplomats on Saturday for high-level talks on Syria, a day after celebrations in ...

At Christmastime during World War II, families scaled back on meal options, decorations and gifts because of the rations on ...

In a solemn display of remembrance, the people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence as sirens resonated throughout the ...

The USS Cobia, a US Navy submarine, sank 13 enemy ships and rescued seven downed American pilots during World War II.

The symbol of power, perched on a hill near Damascus, offers a stark view of the final days of a brutal dictator.