Houston woman detained in Dubai known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves after months long legal dispute
A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.
Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead
At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.
Army vet seeks to save Afghan commando stuck in Turkey, living in fear of Taliban
John Paluska has been in a 2-year battle to save friend from Taliban retribution and bring him to the United States.
Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
United Arab Emirates to release 'Barbie' movie after delay over content issues
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
China proposes limit for children’s smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours daily
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Bears or barely humans? Chinese zoo denies its viral bears are people in costumes
Video shows the bears standing and waving, but the zoo says "sun bears" tend to be smaller and look different from other bears.
Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever
A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 at pro-Taliban election rally
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
American mother, daughter kidnapped in Haiti: 'Do not travel' advisory issued
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
Video shows artist's tribute to Sinéad O'Connor on Irish beach
O'Connor's cause of death has not been released, but police say it's not being treated as suspicious.
Ancient Nero's Theater ruins discovered under garden near Vatican
The ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered steps from the Vatican.
Judge allows Prince Harry's lawsuit against publisher of tabloid to head to trial
A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.