Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says
The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.
The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Caribbean island St. Vincent prepares for possibly more volcanic eruptions
People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.
People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.
Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals new details about lost city
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
Prince Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support after his father's death
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.
100-year-old woman dances as Irish police serenade her with celebratory saxophone tune
An Garda Siochana, the national police service for the Republic of Ireland, shared a heartwarming video on April 4 of an officer playing a saxophone while a woman dances to celebrate her 100th birthday.
An Garda Siochana, the national police service for the Republic of Ireland, shared a heartwarming video on April 4 of an officer playing a saxophone while a woman dances to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
US intelligence report paints a grim picture of a post-COVID-19 world
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Volcano eruption in Caribbean prompts mass evacuation during popular vacation week
The volcano, which last erupted in 1979, shot ash plumes as high as 20,000 feet into the sky.
The volcano, which last erupted in 1979, shot ash plumes as high as 20,000 feet into the sky.
Royal consorts, past and future, in Britain's changing monarchy
Prince Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history by more than a decade when he died Friday at 99.
Prince Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history by more than a decade when he died Friday at 99.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dead at 99
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99.
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99.
Eight months pregnant athlete wins gold medal for taekwondo in national tournament
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
Holocaust survivor recounts leaving her family when she was a teen
Anita Weisbord is a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor thanks to her mother sending her to England via the kindertransport. She continues to tell her story today.
Anita Weisbord is a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor thanks to her mother sending her to England via the kindertransport. She continues to tell her story today.