Long Island newlyweds drown on Caribbean honeymoon
A newly married couple from New York drowned on their honeymoon at a Caribbean resort, family members said.
A newly married couple from New York drowned on their honeymoon at a Caribbean resort, family members said.
Police expose global child abuse ring
A tip from U.S. authorities has exposed a major child sex abuse ring in Australia with links to the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
A tip from U.S. authorities has exposed a major child sex abuse ring in Australia with links to the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
Vatican faults many for ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick's rise but spares Pope Francis
A Vatican investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has found that bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports that he slept with seminarians.
A Vatican investigation into ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has found that bishops, cardinals and popes downplayed or dismissed reports that he slept with seminarians.
Children losing basic skills under virus restrictions, report claims
Some young children have forgotten how to eat with a knife and fork and others have regressed back into diapers as the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures take a toll on young peoples' learning, the U.K. education watchdog said Tuesday.
Some young children have forgotten how to eat with a knife and fork and others have regressed back into diapers as the coronavirus pandemic and related school closures take a toll on young peoples' learning, the U.K. education watchdog said Tuesday.
International observers don't see fraud, voting irregularities in US election
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
Biden plans to rejoin Paris Agreement and WHO, undo other Trump decisions on Day 1
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to end fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
Officials in Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced an agreement to end fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region (also known as Artsakh) under a pact signed with Russia.
Officials in Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced an agreement to end fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region (also known as Artsakh) under a pact signed with Russia.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy tests positive for COVID-19
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
Global coronavirus case totals top 50 million
The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began.
The coronavirus has hit another sobering milestone: more than 50 million positive cases worldwide since the pandemic began.
Mexico, Brazil leaders silent as world congratulates president-elect Joe Biden
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
Iranian president wants Joe Biden to bring US back to nuclear deal
Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
Eta expected to become a hurricane again before striking Florida Keys
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.
A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta cut across Cuba on Sunday, and forecasters say it's likely to be a hurricane before hitting the Florida Keys Sunday night or Monday.
Ballina, the Irish home of Biden's ancestors, celebrates his election win
The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory.
The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory.
Japanese companies turning to early retirement to cut costs during pandemic
The number of Japanese companies introducing early retirement programs in the first 10 months of the year was more than double the level of the whole of the previous year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by a research firm.
The number of Japanese companies introducing early retirement programs in the first 10 months of the year was more than double the level of the whole of the previous year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by a research firm.
World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on election win
Although U.S. President Donald Trump isn't conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory.
Although U.S. President Donald Trump isn't conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory.
Books? Hairdressers? Europeans decide on what is essential during COVID-19 lockdown
“Chocolate is very much an essential food around here," said chocolatier Marleen Van Volsem at the Praleen chocolaterie south of Brussels. “It has to be. Because chocolate makes you happy."
“Chocolate is very much an essential food around here," said chocolatier Marleen Van Volsem at the Praleen chocolaterie south of Brussels. “It has to be. Because chocolate makes you happy."
Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
How the world is watching the 2020 Election
People from all around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. Election.
People from all around the world are paying close attention to the U.S. Election.
Missing Los Angeles firefighter's remains found in Mexico, LAFD confirms
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.