Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Massive hack may have exposed deep U.S. secrets
The possibilities of what deeply held secrets might have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation are mind-boggling.
The possibilities of what deeply held secrets might have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation are mind-boggling.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
Russia's Putin congratulates Biden on winning U.S. presidential election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election after weeks of holding out.
Mount Etna erupts against the night sky
Mount Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, erupted into a beautiful orange glow.
Mount Etna, on the Italian island of Sicily, erupted into a beautiful orange glow.
Gmail, YouTube and other services down briefly as Google suffers outage
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Google services, including YouTube and Gmail, experienced widespread outages on Monday in countries around the world.
Italy passes UK to have worst COVID-19 death toll in Europe
Italy has eclipsed Britain to become the nation with the worst official coronavirus death toll in Europe.
Italy has eclipsed Britain to become the nation with the worst official coronavirus death toll in Europe.
Mexico becomes 4th country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Precious painting lost in airport found in dumpster
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars forgotten at an airport in Germany has been recovered from a nearby dumpster.
World Food Program receives Nobel Peace Prize in online event
The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The World Food Program will receive its Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday in a different way from the pomp-filled traditional celebration in the Norwegian capital, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sky News anchor suspended for throwing birthday party
British broadcaster Sky News has taken one of its leading news anchors off the air for six months after she threw a birthday party that violated coronavirus restrictions.
British broadcaster Sky News has taken one of its leading news anchors off the air for six months after she threw a birthday party that violated coronavirus restrictions.
Trump announces Morocco to normalize ties with Israel, 4th country to do so in Arab-Israeli peace push
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Morocco will normalize relations in the latest achievement of his administration's press to push Arab-Israeli peace.
Santa paddles down flooded Venice street
Floodwaters as high as five feet in Venice, Italy were not going to stop a costumed Santa Claus from paddling his way to his destination.
Floodwaters as high as five feet in Venice, Italy were not going to stop a costumed Santa Claus from paddling his way to his destination.
Gunmen kill female TV anchor in Afghanistan
Gunmen shot and killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan early Thursday, officials said.
Gunmen shot and killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan early Thursday, officials said.
Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Trench fever, rare disease that affected WWI soldiers, found in Canada
A potentially deadly disease that was known as trench fever during World War I is turning up in homeless people in Canada.
A potentially deadly disease that was known as trench fever during World War I is turning up in homeless people in Canada.