U.S. intelligence officials learned about contacts between Trump's campaign associates and Russian officials last year, sparking concerns and justifying a probe, ex-CIA chief Brennan said.

Britain raised its terrorism-threat level to "critical," as police identified the suicide bomber who killed 22 people and injured dozens in Manchester.

Trump faced resistance in Congress over a budget plan that relies heavily on cuts to social programs and aggressive growth projections.

Trump said Israeli and Palestinian leaders are ready to strike a peace deal, as he ended his Mideast tour.

U.S. forces backed by a gunship killed at least seven al Qaeda fighters in Yemen, the Pentagon said.

Bahraini forces clashed with Shiite Muslim protesters, killing five people and wounding hundreds.

A cybersecurity firm said a group linked to North Korea was likely behind the recent ransomware assault.

The Philippines put an island under martial law after fighting between the army and an Islamist group.

Pakistan's government is cracking down on social-media critics of its powerful military.

The NRA is framing legislation that would make it easier to buy gun silencers as a public health issue.

Two Indonesian men were caned as punishment for same-sex relations.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

May 24, 2017 02:47 ET (06:47 GMT)

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