2-story restaurant collapses in China, killing 17 people
Seventeen people were killed in China after a two-story restaurant collapsed during a gathering Saturday morning.
Seventeen people were killed in China after a two-story restaurant collapsed during a gathering Saturday morning.
Russian navy conducts major maneuvers near Alaska
The Russian navy conducted major war games near Alaska involving dozens of ships and aircraft, the military said Friday.
The Russian navy conducted major war games near Alaska involving dozens of ships and aircraft, the military said Friday.
Japanese PM Abe says he's resigning over resurfacing of chronic illness
Concerns about Shinzo Abe's health have swirled since early summer and grew in the last two weeks when he made two visits to a Tokyo hospital.
Concerns about Shinzo Abe's health have swirled since early summer and grew in the last two weeks when he made two visits to a Tokyo hospital.
Girl, 2, with Down syndrome stars in fashion campaign
This cute kiddo was ready for her close-up.
This cute kiddo was ready for her close-up.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above.
Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above.
Comatose Russian dissident stable upon arrival in Germany
The hospital later issued a statement saying extensive tests were being carried out on Navalny, and doctors would not comment on his illness or treatment until those were completed.
The hospital later issued a statement saying extensive tests were being carried out on Navalny, and doctors would not comment on his illness or treatment until those were completed.
Palestinian militants fire 12 rockets at Israel from Gaza Strip; Israel strikes Hamas targets
It was the most serious exchange of fire along the Gaza frontier in months, but there were no reports of casualties. Police said buildings and vehicles in Israel were damaged, and that bomb-disposal units had been dispatched to pick up shrapnel and rocket parts.
It was the most serious exchange of fire along the Gaza frontier in months, but there were no reports of casualties. Police said buildings and vehicles in Israel were damaged, and that bomb-disposal units had been dispatched to pick up shrapnel and rocket parts.
China says Wuhan water park pool party was 'payback' after coronavirus, calls critics 'sour grapes'
Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.
Seen by some as a slap in the face to the rest of the world, photos from the first epicenter of the coronavirus showed crowds packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park to attend an electronic music festival Saturday.
Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice in record melt last year
“Not only is the Greenland ice sheet melting, but it’s melting at a faster and faster pace,” said study lead author Ingo Sasgen, a geoscientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany.
“Not only is the Greenland ice sheet melting, but it’s melting at a faster and faster pace,” said study lead author Ingo Sasgen, a geoscientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany.
Prince Andrew will receive royal honor on his birthday despite Epstein scandal
The official bell-ringing schedule shows the Duke of York’s birthday on Feb. 19, 2021 will be honored. This past year, there was an outrage against the celebration for Queen Elizabeth II's son.
The official bell-ringing schedule shows the Duke of York’s birthday on Feb. 19, 2021 will be honored. This past year, there was an outrage against the celebration for Queen Elizabeth II's son.
Russia opposition candidate in coma after alleged poisoning
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is in a coma and on a ventilator in a hospital intensive care unit after falling ill from suspected poisoning that his allies believe is linked to his political activity.
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is in a coma and on a ventilator in a hospital intensive care unit after falling ill from suspected poisoning that his allies believe is linked to his political activity.
Amazon rainforest continues to burn in 2020 despite promises to save it
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
This year, Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to control the burning. He imposed a four-month ban on most fires and sent in the army.
Trump: US demands restoration of United Nations sanctions against Iran
Trump said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to New York on Thursday to present the U.S. demand to reimpose the sanctions, accusing Iran of significant non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to New York on Thursday to present the U.S. demand to reimpose the sanctions, accusing Iran of significant non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
Rare 15th-century religious manuscript discovered under the floorboards of historic house
Other items spanning the centuries were also found.
Other items spanning the centuries were also found.
Palestinians in Gaza rally against deal between Israel and United Arab Emirates
Protesters burned Israeli and American flags, trampled on posters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, and chanted “normalization is betrayal to Jerusalem and Palestine.”
Protesters burned Israeli and American flags, trampled on posters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, and chanted “normalization is betrayal to Jerusalem and Palestine.”
United States suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Premature baby 'helps' dad propose to mom from hospital incubator
One couple in the U.K. is now engaged after the man popped the question with backup from an extra-special wingman – their newborn son.
One couple in the U.K. is now engaged after the man popped the question with backup from an extra-special wingman – their newborn son.