US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Thailand considering chemical castration in exchange for shorter prison term: reports
The bill was approved to move forward by 145 senators with two abstentions on Monday and awaits a second house vote and royal endorsement before it becomes a law.
The bill was approved to move forward by 145 senators with two abstentions on Monday and awaits a second house vote and royal endorsement before it becomes a law.
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
3 people gored during Spain's running of the bulls
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
Notre Dame Cathedral to get expanded park, underground entryway
Officials in Paris have revealed the winning plans for a redesign of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral as work continues to rebuild the fire-damaged icon.
Officials in Paris have revealed the winning plans for a redesign of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral as work continues to rebuild the fire-damaged icon.
Spain's Running of the Bulls fills streets after 2-year COVID hiatus; no gorings
No one was gored during Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, but several runners took knocks and hard falls during the first bull run in three years.
No one was gored during Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, but several runners took knocks and hard falls during the first bull run in three years.
Boris Johnson: From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of UK prime minister's career
Boris Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations.
Boris Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations.
Mexican president to end daylight saving time, keep 'God's clock'
Mexico’s president submitted a bill Tuesday to end daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
Mexico’s president submitted a bill Tuesday to end daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons and other illicit shipments
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
Italian Alps glacier collapse: Search efforts resume for 17 still unaccounted for
At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier.
At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier.
3 dead, 3 hurt in Copenhagen mall shooting
It was the worst gun attack in Denmark since 2015.
It was the worst gun attack in Denmark since 2015.
Alpine glacier breaks loose, kills at least 6 hikers on popular trail
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
Worker disappears after he was accidentally paid more than 300 times his salary
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
NATO Summit: Russia, China slam Western military alliance after leaders raise alarm
During the 2022 summit in Madrid, NATO declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges" to global stability.
During the 2022 summit in Madrid, NATO declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges" to global stability.
NATO pivots to highlight Chinese 'challenges' for 1st time
While Russia’s war against Ukraine has dominated discussions at the NATO summit, China earned a place Wednesday among the Western alliance’s most worrying security concerns.
While Russia’s war against Ukraine has dominated discussions at the NATO summit, China earned a place Wednesday among the Western alliance’s most worrying security concerns.
2015 Paris attacks: Sole surviving assailant gets life without parole, 19 others convicted
Salah Abdeslam was the chief suspect in an exceptional trial over the 2015 attacks. He received the most severe sentence possible in France.
Salah Abdeslam was the chief suspect in an exceptional trial over the 2015 attacks. He received the most severe sentence possible in France.