Syria digs up 'rare' Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
King Charles III to be crowned May 6, 2023, Buckingham Palace says
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 in a ceremony that will embrace the past but look to the modern world after the 70-year reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Video: Baby crowd-surfs into the giant arms of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Nurse poisoned 2 babies with insulin, prosecutor says
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.
A neonatal nurse at a hospital in England is accused of killing seven babies and trying to kill 10 others. A prosecutor says the nurse deliberately poisoned two infants with insulin.
North Korea confirms simulated use of nukes to 'wipe out' enemies
North Korea says its recent missile launches were the simulated use of its weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets.
North Korea says its recent missile launches were the simulated use of its weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
CNN crew fined after Thailand day care massacre coverage
As Thailand's worst such massacre ever, the attack drew widespread international media attention to the small town in the country's rural northeast.
As Thailand's worst such massacre ever, the attack drew widespread international media attention to the small town in the country's rural northeast.
Easter Island's iconic 'Moai' statues permanently damaged in wildfire
The sacred statues are at least 500 years old.
The sacred statues are at least 500 years old.
At least 9 killed in explosion at Ireland gas station
The explosion leveled the main shop and post office for the village, damaged an adjacent apartment building and shattered the windows in nearby cottages.
The explosion leveled the main shop and post office for the village, damaged an adjacent apartment building and shattered the windows in nearby cottages.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to human rights activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
The Nobel Peace Prize went to “three outstanding champions of human rights, democracy, and peaceful coexistence in the neighbor countries Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.”
The Nobel Peace Prize went to “three outstanding champions of human rights, democracy, and peaceful coexistence in the neighbor countries Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.”
Irish dancing organization investigates allegations of cheating
The world’s largest and oldest organization for competitive Irish dancing said its ethics committee had “received allegations, with supporting documentation, of several grievous breaches of our Code of Conduct.”
The world’s largest and oldest organization for competitive Irish dancing said its ethics committee had “received allegations, with supporting documentation, of several grievous breaches of our Code of Conduct.”
Thailand daycare shooting leaves at least 36 dead, including many children
A former police officer facing a drug charge burst through a locked door at a day care center in northeastern Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled.
A former police officer facing a drug charge burst through a locked door at a day care center in northeastern Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled.
Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Biden says
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
President Joe Biden says the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
American tourist denied visit with pope, smashed Roman busts in Vatican museums: report
An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis.
An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis.
Watch: Video shows 1st detailed evidence of killer whales hunting sharks in South Africa
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
US to redirect travelers from Uganda to 5 airports for Ebola screening
Travelers who have been in Uganda at any point during the past 21 days will be redirected to one of five American airports for Ebola screening.
Travelers who have been in Uganda at any point during the past 21 days will be redirected to one of five American airports for Ebola screening.
A teen sent letters to 186 world leaders and got 20 responses. Here’s what they had to say.
Of the 20 leaders who responded to the high school junior, one was especially heartfelt.
Of the 20 leaders who responded to the high school junior, one was especially heartfelt.
Nobel Prize in literature awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux
French author Annie Ernaux, 82, started out writing autobiographical novels but quickly abandoned fiction in favor of memoirs.
French author Annie Ernaux, 82, started out writing autobiographical novels but quickly abandoned fiction in favor of memoirs.