Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
2 Americans awarded Nobel Prize in economics
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.
Kim Kardashian West donates $1 million to the Armenia Fund
One of the world's most famous Armenian-Americans, Kim Kardashian West, announced on Instagram she has pledged $1 million to the Armenia Fund on Saturday
One of the world's most famous Armenian-Americans, Kim Kardashian West, announced on Instagram she has pledged $1 million to the Armenia Fund on Saturday
Lucky 13 in Paris lets Nadal tie Federer with 20 Slam titles
Nadal equaled long-time rival Federer for the most major singles tennis championships won by a man with a victory over the No. 1-ranked Djokovic on Sunday.
Nadal equaled long-time rival Federer for the most major singles tennis championships won by a man with a victory over the No. 1-ranked Djokovic on Sunday.
US PPE supply chains failed, and COVID-19 deaths followed
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
From the very moment the pandemic reached America’s shores, the country was unprepared.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg endorses Joe Biden
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns country will 'fully mobilize' nuclear force at military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country will “fully mobilize” its nuclear force if threatened as he took center stage at a military parade in which the country unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other additions to its growing weapons arsenal.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country will “fully mobilize” its nuclear force if threatened as he took center stage at a military parade in which the country unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other additions to its growing weapons arsenal.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire after talks in Russia
With Russia’s mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
With Russia’s mediation, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) starting at noon Saturday following two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.
UN: New daily record as COVID-19 cases hit more than 350,000
The new daily high of 350,766 cases surpasses a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000. That tally includes more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.
The new daily high of 350,766 cases surpasses a record set earlier this week by nearly 12,000. That tally includes more than 109,000 cases from Europe alone.
In war zones, food deprived regions, World Food Program fights hunger
Last year alone, the Rome-based organization provided aid to almost 100 million people in 88 countries.
Last year alone, the Rome-based organization provided aid to almost 100 million people in 88 countries.
Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Experts say Trump's messaging on COVID-19 misguided
President Donald Trump says people shouldn't fear the coronavirus, but public health experts note that 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned.
President Donald Trump says people shouldn't fear the coronavirus, but public health experts note that 1 million worldwide deaths are among reasons to be concerned.
Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global shares rise on optimism about President Trump's health
Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health.
Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health.
Venice remains dry as flood barriers pass 1st emergency
Controversial and long-delayed underwater barriers passed their first emergency with flying colors, protecting the Italian lagoon city of Venice.
Controversial and long-delayed underwater barriers passed their first emergency with flying colors, protecting the Italian lagoon city of Venice.