U.N. Report: 2010s were ‘deadly decade’ for children
A new report from the U.N. on conflicts around the globe during the 2010’s showed that children are often paying a deadly price.
A new report from the U.N. on conflicts around the globe during the 2010’s showed that children are often paying a deadly price.
3 women investigated for causing deadly fire at German zoo
Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals at a zoo.
Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals at a zoo.
Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him
A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.
A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.
Bus-size asteroid will buzz Earth at 18,400 mph on Jan. 2
Here’s one extraterrestrial express bus you’ll be glad you missed.
Here’s one extraterrestrial express bus you’ll be glad you missed.
Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger
Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes with American security forces, but U.S.-Iran tensions remain high and could spill over into further violence.
Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes with American security forces, but U.S.-Iran tensions remain high and could spill over into further violence.
'Unfathomable tragedy': Fire kills more than 30 animals at German zoo in first minutes of 2020
The fire killed apes, monkeys, bats and birds. Police said it may have been caused by sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year.
The fire killed apes, monkeys, bats and birds. Police said it may have been caused by sky lanterns launched to celebrate the new year.
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
The 750 soldiers deploying immediately were in addition to 14,000 U.S. troops who had deployed to the Gulf region since May in response to concerns about Iranian aggression, including its alleged sabotage of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
The 750 soldiers deploying immediately were in addition to 14,000 U.S. troops who had deployed to the Gulf region since May in response to concerns about Iranian aggression, including its alleged sabotage of commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf.
Videos: U.S. Marines respond to besieged embassy in Baghdad
The United States military is sending more troops to the American Embassy in Baghdad in the wake of violent protests.
The United States military is sending more troops to the American Embassy in Baghdad in the wake of violent protests.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share delightful photo of baby Archie ahead of the new year
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave the world a treat on Tuesday, sharing a new, unseen image of their son, baby Archie.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave the world a treat on Tuesday, sharing a new, unseen image of their son, baby Archie.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
North Korea leader promises look at new weapon soon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show a new strategic weapon to the world as its bolsters its nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. sanctions and pressure.
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Farewell 2019: New Year’s celebrations kick off around the world to usher in a new decade
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad; Trump blames Iran
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname as part of rebranding in the new year
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
China convicts 3 researchers involved in gene-edited babies
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Trump faces raft of foreign policy challenges in new year
President Donald Trump starts the new year knee-deep in daunting foreign policy challenges at the same time he'll have to deal with a likely impeachment trial in the Senate and the demands of a reelection campaign.
President Donald Trump starts the new year knee-deep in daunting foreign policy challenges at the same time he'll have to deal with a likely impeachment trial in the Senate and the demands of a reelection campaign.
US: Military strikes target militia in deadly Iraq attack
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.