Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
Suspect in French teacher's beheading was Chechen teen, police say
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
Local food banks having trouble meeting need during COVID pandemic
World Food Day was created to call attention to the number of people suffering from chronic hunger across the globe, and the pandemic has made the problem more dire.
World Food Day was created to call attention to the number of people suffering from chronic hunger across the globe, and the pandemic has made the problem more dire.
Teacher decapitated in shocking attack on French street
A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad was decapitated in a French street on Friday and police have shot the suspected killer dead, a police official said.
A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad was decapitated in a French street on Friday and police have shot the suspected killer dead, a police official said.
Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
Biggest WWII bomb found in Poland explodes while divers try to defuse it
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
Iran sees worst wave of coronavirus deaths
Iran's capital has run out of intensive care beds as the country confronts a new surge of infections that is filling hospitals and cemeteries alike. The single-day death toll hit a record high three times this week.
Iran's capital has run out of intensive care beds as the country confronts a new surge of infections that is filling hospitals and cemeteries alike. The single-day death toll hit a record high three times this week.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Woman remarries husband with dementia after he forgot about first nuptials
A woman who tied the knot for the second time after her husband with dementia forgot his first wedding has told how they even had the "honeymoon period" all over again.
A woman who tied the knot for the second time after her husband with dementia forgot his first wedding has told how they even had the "honeymoon period" all over again.
Germany to give $662M to Holocaust survivors during pandemic
Germany has agreed to provide more than a half-billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany has agreed to provide more than a half-billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
Mexico freezes 1,352 alleged criminal accounts
Police and Mexico’s federal anti-money laundering agency said Tuesday they have frozen 1,352 bank accounts that allegedly moved about $125 million on behalf of 14 crime gangs, including some of Mexico’s biggest drug cartels.
Police and Mexico’s federal anti-money laundering agency said Tuesday they have frozen 1,352 bank accounts that allegedly moved about $125 million on behalf of 14 crime gangs, including some of Mexico’s biggest drug cartels.
Dutch woman's COVID death first known case from reinfection
An 89-year-old woman in the Netherlands with a rare form of cancer has died after becoming infected with coronavirus for the second time.
An 89-year-old woman in the Netherlands with a rare form of cancer has died after becoming infected with coronavirus for the second time.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus, Portuguese soccer federation says
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sheep farmer jailed for contaminated baby food plot
A sheep farmer was sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday for his plot to use baby food laced with metal shards to blackmail one of Britain's biggest supermarket chains.
A sheep farmer was sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday for his plot to use baby food laced with metal shards to blackmail one of Britain's biggest supermarket chains.
2 Americans awarded Nobel Prize in economics
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
US PPE supply chains failed, and COVID-19 deaths followed
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.