Sri Lanka to ban burqas, close more than 1,000 Islamic schools
Sri Lanka on Saturday announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas and said it would close more than 1,000 Islamic schools known as madrassas, citing national security.
Sri Lanka on Saturday announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas and said it would close more than 1,000 Islamic schools known as madrassas, citing national security.
British baroness suggests 6 pm curfew for men to make ‘women a lot safer’
A left-wing British baroness suggested a 6 p.m. curfew for men to make "women a lot safer" on the streets of London during a debate in the U.K. Parliament’s House of Lords Wednesday.
A left-wing British baroness suggested a 6 p.m. curfew for men to make "women a lot safer" on the streets of London during a debate in the U.K. Parliament’s House of Lords Wednesday.
Cruise ship catches fire in Greece, sending plumes of black smoke into air
A fire broke out on an MSC cruise ship scheduled to sail the Mediterranean this summer while it was moored off the coast of Greece.
A fire broke out on an MSC cruise ship scheduled to sail the Mediterranean this summer while it was moored off the coast of Greece.
Police help suspect 'too scared' to come down from tree
Police in the United Kingdom had to help a gang suspect come down from a tree because he was "too scared" to come down on his own.
Police in the United Kingdom had to help a gang suspect come down from a tree because he was "too scared" to come down on his own.
Sarah Everard: Police identify body of UK woman who vanished on way home, officer arrested in case
The suspected abduction and murder of Sarah Everard as she walked home has dismayed Britain and revived a painful question: Why are women too often not safe on the streets?
The suspected abduction and murder of Sarah Everard as she walked home has dismayed Britain and revived a painful question: Why are women too often not safe on the streets?
As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Japan marks 10 years since earthquake triggered tsunami and nuclear crisis
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, before setting off a tsunami and nuclear crisis that devastated the country’s northeast coast.
Burglar caught over bite from German's sausage
German police say they have solved a nine-year-old burglary after DNA found on a half-eaten piece of sausage matched that of a man detained in France over an unrelated crime.
German police say they have solved a nine-year-old burglary after DNA found on a half-eaten piece of sausage matched that of a man detained in France over an unrelated crime.
Prince William: British royals are 'very much not a racist family'
Prince William has as defended the U.K. royal family against accusations of racism made by his brother Prince Harry and his sister-in-law Meghan.
Prince William has as defended the U.K. royal family against accusations of racism made by his brother Prince Harry and his sister-in-law Meghan.
1 in 3 women face physical, sexual violence in their lifetime, WHO says
The U.N. health agency and its partners have found in a new study that nearly one in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes, calling the results a “horrifying picture” that requires action by governments and communities alike.
The U.N. health agency and its partners have found in a new study that nearly one in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes, calling the results a “horrifying picture” that requires action by governments and communities alike.
WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — marking the start of a long, devastating journey
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays
Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.
Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.
Missing cat traced to China animal meat market via GPS
A livestock market in China was reportedly closed after a pet owner traced a missing cat there using GPS.
A livestock market in China was reportedly closed after a pet owner traced a missing cat there using GPS.
Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence
A nun knelt and prayed with police in Myitkyina, Myanmar, on March 8, imploring them to stop shooting at protesters.
A nun knelt and prayed with police in Myitkyina, Myanmar, on March 8, imploring them to stop shooting at protesters.
Japan sees high rates of anaphylaxis with Pfizer vaccine
People in Japan who received Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine seem to have suffered anaphylaxis at a higher rate than in the United States and Europe
People in Japan who received Pfizer Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine seem to have suffered anaphylaxis at a higher rate than in the United States and Europe
Oldest known pet cemetery found in Egypt with hundreds of animal remains
The nearly 2,000-year-old burial ground in southern Egypt held the complete remains of more than 500 cats, nearly three dozen dogs, 15 monkeys, a fox and a falcon.
The nearly 2,000-year-old burial ground in southern Egypt held the complete remains of more than 500 cats, nearly three dozen dogs, 15 monkeys, a fox and a falcon.
Japanese scientists discover sea slugs that decapitate their own heads, grow new bodies
Japanese researchers have identified two species of sea slugs that have the ability to detach their own heads from their bodies, move around and grow entirely new bodies.
Japanese researchers have identified two species of sea slugs that have the ability to detach their own heads from their bodies, move around and grow entirely new bodies.
Pfizer vaccine neutralized Brazil COVID-19 variant in lab study, researchers say
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
The worrisome variant, known as P.1, first exploded in Brazil and has been identified in more than 20 countries — including the U.S.
Piers Morgan to leave Good Morning Britain following Meghan Markle criticism
Piers Morgan has permanently left Good Morning Britain after comments he made following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Piers Morgan has permanently left Good Morning Britain after comments he made following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey.