European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
132-night, $73,499 per person cruise sells out in under 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Regent Seven Seas 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours, setting a premium for post-pandemic travel.
Marco Rubio offers to help Black Lives Matter activists move to Cuba
The organization released a statement siding with the Cuban government over anti-communist protesters.
The organization released a statement siding with the Cuban government over anti-communist protesters.
Trudeau: Canada could allow vaccinated Americans back in August for non-essential travel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
Massive python spotted in park in Bangkok
A python as long as two of the Thai capital's ubiquitous motorbikes was spotted in one of the city's most popular green spaces.
A python as long as two of the Thai capital's ubiquitous motorbikes was spotted in one of the city's most popular green spaces.
More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
US bolstering security at embassy in Haiti, won't send troops
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will bolster security at its embassy in Haiti following last week’s assassination of that country’s president, but sending American troops to stabilize the country is “not on the agenda.”
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will bolster security at its embassy in Haiti following last week’s assassination of that country’s president, but sending American troops to stabilize the country is “not on the agenda.”
Biden welcomes German Chancellor Merkel on her farewell visit to US
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
Severe floods strike Europe; dozens dead and missing
Dozens of people are dead and missing as heavy flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock at the scope of the flooding and the number of deaths.
Dozens of people are dead and missing as heavy flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock at the scope of the flooding and the number of deaths.
Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro in hospital after 10 days of hiccups
After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital with an intestinal obstruction.
After 10 straight days of hiccups, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital with an intestinal obstruction.
Cuba protests: Government allows travelers to bring some food, medicine
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he is urging Cubans to not act with hate — a reference to violence during recent street protests.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he is urging Cubans to not act with hate — a reference to violence during recent street protests.
Chinese parents reunited with son 24 years after his kidnapping
After 24 years of searching for their kidnapped son, a Chinese family was reunited with their abducted son.
After 24 years of searching for their kidnapped son, a Chinese family was reunited with their abducted son.
Journalist targeted in kidnapping plot says NYPD keeping watch on home
An Iranian-American journalist who was the target of a kidnapping plot by alleged Iranian operatives has said police officers were keeping watch on her home almost around the clock during the month of July.
An Iranian-American journalist who was the target of a kidnapping plot by alleged Iranian operatives has said police officers were keeping watch on her home almost around the clock during the month of July.
What pairs with beetle? Startups seek to make bugs tasty
Tiziana Di Costanzo makes pizza dough from scratch, mixing together flour, yeast, a pinch of salt, a dash of olive oil and something a bit more unusual — ground acheta domesticus, better known as cricket powder.
Tiziana Di Costanzo makes pizza dough from scratch, mixing together flour, yeast, a pinch of salt, a dash of olive oil and something a bit more unusual — ground acheta domesticus, better known as cricket powder.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy
The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.
The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
Plan to vaccinate teenagers triggers large protests in Greece
Thousands of anti-vaccine demonstrators protested in Greece’s two largest cities Wednesday against plans to make coronavirus vaccines available to children 15 and older.
Thousands of anti-vaccine demonstrators protested in Greece’s two largest cities Wednesday against plans to make coronavirus vaccines available to children 15 and older.
Pope Francis returns to Vatican 10 days after surgery
Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.
Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Wednesday after being discharged from a Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgery to remove half of his colon.