COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
F. W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president, dies at 85
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and as South Africa’s last apartheid president oversaw the end of apartheid.
Singapore’s health system to stop covering medical costs for patients ‘unvaccinated by choice’
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Singapore’s government says its citizens have until Dec. 8 to get vaccinated or they will be left on their own to cover any medical expenses they accrue.
Hindus take holy dip in sacred Yamuna River despite toxic foam
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Iraqi officials: Prime minister survives assassination attempt
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
Official: A dozen drug gangs fighting for Mexico’s Caribbean
The shooting of two suspected drug dealers at a resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is part of a fight among about a dozen gangs to carve up the lucrative market of selling drugs to tourists and locals, an official said Friday.
The shooting of two suspected drug dealers at a resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is part of a fight among about a dozen gangs to carve up the lucrative market of selling drugs to tourists and locals, an official said Friday.
UN climate summit: Protesters keep pressure on leaders with another march
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
At least 98 killed by oil tanker explosion in Sierra Leone
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.
Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
China's nuclear force growing faster than predicted, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago.
The Pentagon says China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.