Germany: 800 mourn death of 5 kids allegedly killed by mom
Prosecutors have charged the 27-year-old mother of the five children, who were found dead at their home on Thursday, with murder.
Prosecutors have charged the 27-year-old mother of the five children, who were found dead at their home on Thursday, with murder.
Pope: Gossiping is "plague worse than COVID"
Pope Francis strayed from his prepared text to double down on his frequent complaint about gossiping within church communities and even within the Vatican bureaucracy.
Pope Francis strayed from his prepared text to double down on his frequent complaint about gossiping within church communities and even within the Vatican bureaucracy.
Hungary to unveil statue of late President George H.W. Bush
The statue of the 41st U.S. president is being created by Hungarian sculptor Istvan Mate, whose larger-than-life statue of former President Ronald Reagan was unveiled in Liberty Square in June 2011.
The statue of the 41st U.S. president is being created by Hungarian sculptor Istvan Mate, whose larger-than-life statue of former President Ronald Reagan was unveiled in Liberty Square in June 2011.
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
'World's loneliest elephant' okayed to quit zoo for new life
Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, where he will find companionship and better conditions.
Martin Bauer, a spokesman for Four Paws, said the elephant has been finally given medical approval to travel, most likely to Cambodia, where he will find companionship and better conditions.
Mother accused of killing her 5 young children
German prosecutors said Friday they will charge a 27-year-old woman with murder after five of her young children were found dead at their home in the western city of Solingen.
German prosecutors said Friday they will charge a 27-year-old woman with murder after five of her young children were found dead at their home in the western city of Solingen.
Survivor search grips a grieving Beirut a month after blast
The idea, however unlikely, that a survivor could be found after one month gave hope to people who followed the live images on television, wishing for a miracle.
The idea, however unlikely, that a survivor could be found after one month gave hope to people who followed the live images on television, wishing for a miracle.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent, Germany says
The German government said it was the same poison used in 2018 on a former Russian spy.
The German government said it was the same poison used in 2018 on a former Russian spy.
Woman crochets ‘beer-friendly’ face mask for easy access to alcoholic drinks
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
27 poisoned by carbon monoxide at bunker rave party in Oslo
Up to 200 party-goers in their 20s and 30s had gathered in the bunker in the Norwegian capital for the rave, which used portable diesel generators to power lighting and sound systems.
Up to 200 party-goers in their 20s and 30s had gathered in the bunker in the Norwegian capital for the rave, which used portable diesel generators to power lighting and sound systems.
Real estate listing showing bed in odd and dangerous location shocks social media users
A real estate listing caught the attention of social media users.
A real estate listing caught the attention of social media users.
China restaurant collapses during birthday party, killing 29
Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern Chinese village that collapsed, leaving 29 people dead.
Rescue efforts ended at a two-story restaurant in a northern Chinese village that collapsed, leaving 29 people dead.
Air Force: 2 Russian aircraft performed 'unsafe' intercept of US bomber
Two Russian aircraft performed an “unsafe, unprofessional” intercept of a US Air Force B-52 bomber over the Black Sea on August 28.
Two Russian aircraft performed an “unsafe, unprofessional” intercept of a US Air Force B-52 bomber over the Black Sea on August 28.
India records world's biggest single-day jump in virus cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began.
World needs a globally active US leader, French president says
Following traditional diplomatic protocol, Macron wouldn’t say who he favors in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3 but promised to work well with whoever wins.
Following traditional diplomatic protocol, Macron wouldn’t say who he favors in the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3 but promised to work well with whoever wins.
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.