Afghanistan evacuation: Up to 1,500 Americans await airlift as threats grow
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation amid warnings of terror threats in Kabul.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says as many as 1,500 Americans in Afghanistan may still await evacuation amid warnings of terror threats in Kabul.
Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Death toll climbs to 92 after fire at Iraq hospital COVID-19 ward
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
At least 92 people were killed and dozens injured in a fire that tore through the COVID-19 ward at a hospital in Iraq.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found; 28 aboard feared dead
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Blinken announces plans for US to reopen Jerusalem consulate, restoring Palestinian ties
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after 'significant' ransomware attack
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Israeli troops enter Gaza strip as conflict in region escalates
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
Alexei Navalny, imprisoned Russian opposition leader, to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would be life-threatening.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.