Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
Prague university shooting: Police seek motive after 14 killed, dozens injured
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
Mass shooting in downtown Prague kills at least 15 people, wounds 2 dozen more
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
Immigration drives 2nd consecutive year of US population growth, Census Bureau reveals
The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth.
Iceland volcano: Photos, video show powerful eruption in display of Earth's power
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
Watch: Purse stolen from grieving daughter during mother's funeral
In a disturbing incident, police are on the lookout for a heartless thief who targeted a grieving daughter during her mother's funeral last month.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 126 people
More than 700 people were injured in China's deadliest earthquake in nine years, authorities said.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Tensions rise after North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months. It also launched a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
North Korea launches ballistic missile amid US-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Notre Dame Cathedral spire gets golden rooster back: see the photos
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
Alex Batty, missing British boy, found alive in France after 6 years
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
Prince Harry wins historic lawsuit after judge finds tabloid hacked his phone
Prince Harry was awarded over 140,000 pounds ($180,000) in the first of several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial in his battles with the press.