U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Israel launches airstrike on Gaza 3 weeks after cease-fire
Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.
Israel’s Defense Forces launched a counterattack on Gaza Tuesday after a balloon attack sent incendiary devices floating into southern Israel.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Man allegedly killed kids to spite mom for getting new boyfriend
A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.
A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.
New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Photos: China's rover shows dusty, rocky surface of Mars
The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.
The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.
Man who slapped French President Macron gets 4 months in prison
Damien Tarel, 28, was sentenced to four months in prison for slapping President Emmanuel Macron in the face earlier this week.
Damien Tarel, 28, was sentenced to four months in prison for slapping President Emmanuel Macron in the face earlier this week.
Mexico elections: President's party appears to hold key majority
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s party and its allies appeared poised to maintain their majority in Mexico’s lower chamber of the congress.
Kamala Harris to Guatemalan migrants weighing trek to US: 'Do not come'
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Vice President Kamala Harris has offered an optimistic outlook for improved cooperation with Guatemala on addressing the spike in migration to the U.S.
Last surviving Soviet soldier who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
Prince Harry, Meghan announce birth of daughter, Lilibet 'Lili' Diana
Prince Harry and Meghan have announced the birth of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Prince Harry and Meghan have announced the birth of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
Elderly man kills couple, self in rent dispute, Greek police say
Police in Greece said a 67-year-old man facing eviction killed his landlady and her husband before committing suicide.
Police in Greece said a 67-year-old man facing eviction killed his landlady and her husband before committing suicide.
Girl falls off bike after lightning strike, is hit by car
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
Giant sinkhole continues to grow in Mexico, threatening nearby home
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.