Taliban seizes 4 more cities in sweep across southern Afghanistan
The Taliban has taken half of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals in recent days, including its second- and third-largest cities, Herat and Kandahar.
The Taliban has taken half of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals in recent days, including its second- and third-largest cities, Herat and Kandahar.
US sends 3K troops to evacuate embassy staff in Kabul amid Taliban offensive
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
The U.S. is sending an additional 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to assist in the evacuation of some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Files on Prince Andrew under review, London police chief says
Police in London are reviewing its files but not opening an investigation of Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Police in London are reviewing its files but not opening an investigation of Britain’s Prince Andrew.
Taliban seize 3 more Afghan provincial capitals, officials say
The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.
The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.
German teacher goes on trial in Berlin for alleged cannibalism case
A 41-year-old teacher went on trial on Tuesday in Berlin. He’s accused of having killed another man and eaten pieces of the victim's body.
A 41-year-old teacher went on trial on Tuesday in Berlin. He’s accused of having killed another man and eaten pieces of the victim's body.
France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.
China's migrating elephant herd may be finally heading home
The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.
The herd of elephants that made international headlines after wandering the populated streets of China may be finally heading home.
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
Taliban seize 2 more Afghan provincial capitals as US finalizes withdrawal
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
More Cubans attempt dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Zuleydis Elledias has gotten up each morning for the past two months hoping for a phone call, a message — any news on the fate of her husband and nephew, who disappeared at sea after the boat they were in capsized as they tried to reach Florida.
Canadian border worker strike ends with tentative agreement
UPDATE (10:15 p.m.) After a final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency late Friday, August 6, the organizations announced.
UPDATE (10:15 p.m.) After a final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency late Friday, August 6, the organizations announced.
Tokyo train stabbing leaves 10 injured, suspect in custody
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
The Canadian-U.S. Border reopens Aug. 9: what you need to know
Canada will reopen its borders for non-essential U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9. Here's everything you need to know before you load up your car.
Canada will reopen its borders for non-essential U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9. Here's everything you need to know before you load up your car.
Taliban kill director of Afghan government's media department
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
Beirut explosion: Lebanon marks 1 year since blast with mourning, anger
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
German court sets trial for 100-year-old former Nazi guard
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.