CNN  —  It was right after Thanksgiving that registered nurse Jennifer Smith got an early morning phone call from John Burley, one of her favorite patients. He was distraught about his beloved dog, Boomer. “I came into work the Monday after Thanksgiving to the phone ringing at 7 a.m.,” Smith told CNN. “John was calling from his hospital room saying, ‘Boomer is in the pound!’ Boomer is in the pound!’ Boomer is John’s world.” Smith, who has been a nurse for 12 years, said she could tell he was concerned and...…CNN  —  It was right after Thanksgiving that registered nurse Jennifer Smith got an early morning phone call from John Burley, one of her favorite patients. He was distraught about his beloved dog, Boomer. “I came into work the Monday after Thanksgiving to the phone ringing at 7 a.m.,” Smith told CNN. “John was calling from his hospital room saying, ‘Boomer is in the pound!’ Boomer is in the pound!’ Boomer is John’s world.” Smith, who has been a nurse for 12 years, said she could tell he was concerned and...WW…

Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...…Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China revealed a blueprint on Saturday night for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing’s direct control over the semi-autonomous city.Under the sweeping draft legislation, Beijing would be able to override Hong Kong’s prized independent legal system and mainland officials will establish a national security office in Hong Kong, further eroding the city’s autonomy.The draft, which is being reviewed by China’s top legislature,...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — China revealed a blueprint on Saturday night for a controversial new national security law, which critics say threatens political and civil freedoms in Hong Kong and broadens Beijing’s direct control over the semi-autonomous city.Under the sweeping draft legislation, Beijing would be able to override Hong Kong’s prized independent legal system and mainland officials will establish a national security office in Hong Kong, further eroding the city’s autonomy.The draft, which is being reviewed by China’s top legislature,...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Three human traffickers have been sentenced in a Turkish court to 125 years each in prison over in 2015 of Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi, who was pictured lying face down on a beach in that became the symbol of the refugee crisis.The men, who were the organizers of a trafficking ring, were captured by Turkish security forces this week in the southern province of Adana and on Friday, according to state news agency Andalou.They were on the run after fleeing during their trial. Other Turkish and Syrian defendants have also received prison following...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Three human traffickers have been sentenced in a Turkish court to 125 years each in prison over in 2015 of Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi, who was pictured lying face down on a beach in that became the symbol of the refugee crisis.The men, who were the organizers of a trafficking ring, were captured by Turkish security forces this week in the southern province of Adana and on Friday, according to state news agency Andalou.They were on the run after fleeing during their trial. Other Turkish and Syrian defendants have also received prison following...WW…

(CNN)New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami.The was the third to strike the area on Friday morning local time, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency. Residents in some areas received emergency alerts on their phones urging them to "EVACUATE NOW," as tsunami sirens rang out. The emergency agency issued a for people near the coast, warning them, "Do not stay at home" as a "damaging tsunami is possible."The Kermadec Islands are 500 to 620 miles northeast of New Zealand's North Island. The East...…(CNN)New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami.The was the third to strike the area on Friday morning local time, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency. Residents in some areas received emergency alerts on their phones urging them to "EVACUATE NOW," as tsunami sirens rang out. The emergency agency issued a for people near the coast, warning them, "Do not stay at home" as a "damaging tsunami is possible."The Kermadec Islands are 500 to 620 miles northeast of New Zealand's North Island. The East...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami.The was the third to strike the area on Friday morning local time, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency.Residents in some areas received emergency alerts on their phones urging them to “EVACUATE NOW,” as tsunami sirens rang out. The emergency agency issued a for people near the coast, warning them, “Do not stay at home” as a “damaging tsunami is possible.”The Kermadec Islands are 500 to 620 miles...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New Zealand has downgraded its tsunami warning after a powerful region early Friday, sparking fears of a tsunami.The was the third to strike the area on Friday morning local time, according to the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency.Residents in some areas received emergency alerts on their phones urging them to “EVACUATE NOW,” as tsunami sirens rang out. The emergency agency issued a for people near the coast, warning them, “Do not stay at home” as a “damaging tsunami is possible.”The Kermadec Islands are 500 to 620 miles...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The president of warned citizens in large cities of Azerbaijan Sunday to leave to avoid “inevitable loss” after he said Azerbaijan targeted civilians in the region’s main city of Stepanakert the last couple of days.Nagorno-Karabakh leader Arayik Harutyunyan said on Twitter that “mil objects in large cities of Azerbaijan are the target of the Defense Army of #Artsakh. Calling on Azerbaijani population to leave these cities to avoid inevitable loss.” Artsakh is the Armenian name of Nagorno Karabakh.But Harutyunyan later tweeted that firing had...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The president of warned citizens in large cities of Azerbaijan Sunday to leave to avoid “inevitable loss” after he said Azerbaijan targeted civilians in the region’s main city of Stepanakert the last couple of days.Nagorno-Karabakh leader Arayik Harutyunyan said on Twitter that “mil objects in large cities of Azerbaijan are the target of the Defense Army of #Artsakh. Calling on Azerbaijani population to leave these cities to avoid inevitable loss.” Artsakh is the Armenian name of Nagorno Karabakh.But Harutyunyan later tweeted that firing had...WW…