More than a dozen killed after volcano erupts in Congo
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
Cable car plunges to the ground, killing at least 14 in Italy
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Extreme weather to blame for at least 21 deaths in cross-country race in China
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
Residents flee after volcano erupts in Congo
Congo’s Mount Nyiragongo erupted for the first time in nearly two decades Saturday, turning the night sky a fiery red and sending lava onto a major highway as panicked residents tried to flee Goma, a city of nearly 2 million.
Congo’s Mount Nyiragongo erupted for the first time in nearly two decades Saturday, turning the night sky a fiery red and sending lava onto a major highway as panicked residents tried to flee Goma, a city of nearly 2 million.
China deploys rover on Martian surface
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet.
China’s first Mars rover has driven down from its landing platform and is now roaming the surface of the red planet.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Gaza truce faces early test as Palestinians claim victory; Israel warns Hamas
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
China earthquakes: 2 strong temblors shake regions, killing 1
The U.S. Geological Survey says a second earthquake has hit China. A 7.3-magnitude quake hit Southern Qinghai early Saturday.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a second earthquake has hit China. A 7.3-magnitude quake hit Southern Qinghai early Saturday.
Biden delivers remarks on cease-fire in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Prince William slams BBC over report Martin Bashir used ‘deceitful behavior’ to land Princess Diana interview
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
One of Queen Elizabeth II's new dogs dies after just 5 months: report
The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.
The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.
Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot
The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.
The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.
Israel's Netanyahu pushes back after Biden urges 'significant de-escalation' in violence with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
China's Zhuron Mars rover sends back first images
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
China's Mars rover — which has ground-penetrating radar, a laser, and sensors to gauge the atmosphere and magnetic sphere — has begun to transmit images of the Red Planet.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
US State Dept. to recognize birthright citizenship of children born abroad if at least 1 parent is citizen
The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.
The change in policy, which used to require a biological relationship, comes after the agency lost several lawsuits involving same-sex couples who sued for their children’s citizenship.
Airstrikes partially destroy only lab able to process COVID-19 tests in Gaza
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.