World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal set free, canal service provider says
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Sarah Obama, matriarch of Barack Obama's Kenyan family, dies at 99
Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.
Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama's Kenyan family has died, relatives and officials confirmed Monday.
Tugboats deployed to help cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
20 injured in suicide bombing at Indonesian church during Palm Sunday Mass
Two attackers have blown themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people.
Two attackers have blown themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people.
Thousands attend concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screening
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
If one overlooked the white face masks dotting the tightly packed crowd of music lovers, it was almost like pre-pandemic times in Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi concert hall Saturday night.
Cargo ship remains wedged in Suez Canal after two failed attempts Saturday
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
Prince William named world’s sexiest bald man, according to study
Prince William has been crowned with another title: world’s sexiest bald man.
Prince William has been crowned with another title: world’s sexiest bald man.
At least 32 killed, 165 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Two trains collided Friday in southern Egypt on Friday, causing three passenger cars to flip over, killing 32 people and leaving 66 injured, health authorities said.
Two trains collided Friday in southern Egypt on Friday, causing three passenger cars to flip over, killing 32 people and leaving 66 injured, health authorities said.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Prince Harry has 2nd job in less than 2 days as 'commissioner on misinformation'
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
Iran made threats against US Army base Fort McNair and a top general: AP sources
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
UK's Prince Philip leaves hospital after 4-week stay for infection, heart procedure
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure.
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, left a London hospital on Tuesday after being treated for an infection and undergoing a heart procedure.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Minnesota astronaut excited for 2nd trip to space
Minnesota native and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is about to catch another rocket ride into space.
Minnesota native and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is about to catch another rocket ride into space.