Iran upholds sentence to amputate fingers of 3 teens convicted of stealing
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Nigerian state says rapists will face surgical castration, death penalty
Under a new law, Nigeria's Kaduna state has increased punishments for men convicted of rape, including the death penalty for raping a child.
Under a new law, Nigeria's Kaduna state has increased punishments for men convicted of rape, including the death penalty for raping a child.
Millennials, Gen Z lack in basic Holocaust knowledge, survey finds
The group concluded that schools must be responsible for providing more thorough Holocaust education.
The group concluded that schools must be responsible for providing more thorough Holocaust education.
Australian airline Qantas' 'flight to nowhere' sells out in 10 minutes, report says
Australian air carrier Qantas announced that a seven-hour scenic "flight to nowhere" sold out in 10 minutes, according to a report.
Australian air carrier Qantas announced that a seven-hour scenic "flight to nowhere" sold out in 10 minutes, according to a report.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Trump presides as Israel and 2 Arab states sign historic diplomatic pacts
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
'Completely preserved' Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
The carcass was discovered with its teeth and even its nose in tact. A preliminary analysis indicated that the bear lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
British hiker, 80, missing for 3 days, shows up at own press conference
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
A big chunk of Greenland’s ice cap has broken off
The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off land and into the ocean.
The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off land and into the ocean.
Pardoned US Marine convicted of killing Filipina transgender woman, deported
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel as part of diplomatic push by Trump
Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.
Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.
Advocates stress suicide prevention resources, honesty: 'You are not alone'
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
US will end current health screening of some travelers
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
US officials: Israel, UAE to sign deal at White House on Sept. 15
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic deal normalizing relations at a White House ceremony on Sept. 15.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will sign their historic deal normalizing relations at a White House ceremony on Sept. 15.
Shark kills surfer on Australia's Gold Coast tourist strip
The man in his 50s was brought to shore by fellow surfers and lifeguards at popular Greenmount Beach with leg injuries.
The man in his 50s was brought to shore by fellow surfers and lifeguards at popular Greenmount Beach with leg injuries.
Elderly man tries to swat housefly, causes explosion: report
An attempt at swatting a housefly led to an explosion in an elderly Frenchman’s home.
An attempt at swatting a housefly led to an explosion in an elderly Frenchman’s home.