Armed commando unit springs cartel leader from Mexican jail
A commando of men dressed in military gear and carrying rifles burst into a prosecution holding facility in the Mexican border city of Reynosa, across the border from McAllen, Texas, and freed the local leader of the Gulf cartel.
A commando of men dressed in military gear and carrying rifles burst into a prosecution holding facility in the Mexican border city of Reynosa, across the border from McAllen, Texas, and freed the local leader of the Gulf cartel.
Wealth tax proposed for Canada's 'ultra rich'
The New Democrats would tackle the country's multi-billion deficit through the party's long-standing promise to tax extremely wealthy Canadians and corporations.
The New Democrats would tackle the country's multi-billion deficit through the party's long-standing promise to tax extremely wealthy Canadians and corporations.
Iranian official: Plot to kidnap dissidents is 'imaginary story'
An Iranian government spokesman says U.S. accusations that Iranian intelligence operatives plotted to kidnap Iranians abroad who criticize the country are "baseless and ridiculous." The FBI says the operatives wanted to grab an Iranian opposition activist who is a U.S. citizen and lives in Brooklyn.
An Iranian government spokesman says U.S. accusations that Iranian intelligence operatives plotted to kidnap Iranians abroad who criticize the country are "baseless and ridiculous." The FBI says the operatives wanted to grab an Iranian opposition activist who is a U.S. citizen and lives in Brooklyn.
Cuba protests, Haiti unrest putting political pressure on Biden
The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.
The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.
FBI: Iranian intelligence operatives plotted to kidnap U.S. journalist
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged an Iranian intelligence officer and three members of an Iranian intelligence network with plotting to lure a U.S. journalist and human rights activist from New York City to Iran.
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged an Iranian intelligence officer and three members of an Iranian intelligence network with plotting to lure a U.S. journalist and human rights activist from New York City to Iran.
Unclear why ransomware gang REvil is offline
REvil, the Russia-based criminal syndicate behind a devastating series of recent ransomware attacks, has gone offline. But cybersecurity experts said that it was premature to speculate why.
REvil, the Russia-based criminal syndicate behind a devastating series of recent ransomware attacks, has gone offline. But cybersecurity experts said that it was premature to speculate why.
COVID-19 infections in Netherlands soar by 500% in a week
The Dutch public health institute says that coronavirus infections in the Netherlands skyrocketed by more than 500% over the last week. The surge follows the scrapping of almost all lockdown restrictions and the reopening of nightclubs in late June as the more contagious delta variant gained ground.
The Dutch public health institute says that coronavirus infections in the Netherlands skyrocketed by more than 500% over the last week. The surge follows the scrapping of almost all lockdown restrictions and the reopening of nightclubs in late June as the more contagious delta variant gained ground.
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.
Lightning kills 38 people in India within 24 hours
Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said Monday.
Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said Monday.
World hunger got dramatically worse in pandemic year, U.N. says
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
A United Nations report says last year saw a "dramatic worsening" of world hunger, much of that likely linked to the pandemic. Hunger outpaced population growth in 2020, with nearly 10% of all people estimated to be undernourished.
Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Condo collapse: Israeli search crew honored with key to county as they head home
The Israel Defence Force team was given a big sendoff and honorary titles after their invaluable assistance during the search at the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.
The Israel Defence Force team was given a big sendoff and honorary titles after their invaluable assistance during the search at the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.
France orders mandatory vaccines for health workers, COVID-19 passes
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccine shots by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccine shots by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Lightning strike kills selfie takers on tourist tower in India
A lightning strike killed as many as 18 people Sunday when it hit a watchtower where tourists were taking selfies in Jaipur, India.
A lightning strike killed as many as 18 people Sunday when it hit a watchtower where tourists were taking selfies in Jaipur, India.
Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Demonstrators in Havana protest shortages, rising prices
Thousands of Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis, in one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis, in one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Italy beats England in shootout at Euro 2020
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.
Italy won the European Championship for the second time by beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time.