UN World Food Program warns 2021 could 'have famines of biblical proportions'
The head of the World Food Program warned that without billions of dollars “we are going to have famines of biblical proportions in 2021.”
The head of the World Food Program warned that without billions of dollars “we are going to have famines of biblical proportions in 2021.”
Mike Pompeo to begin difficult 7-nation tour in France
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East.
Mesmerizing video shows 1st sighting of rare 'bigfin' squid in Australian waters
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden, one of last major countries to do so
China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng last weekend that congratulated Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.
China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng last weekend that congratulated Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.
Boris Johnson calls Trump 'previous president'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Donald Trump the “previous president” of the United States and said it was “refreshing” to talk to President-elect Joe Biden.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Donald Trump the “previous president” of the United States and said it was “refreshing” to talk to President-elect Joe Biden.
Russian President Putin won't immediately congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
People in Kamala Harris' grandfather's hometown in India celebrating her victory
Thulasendrapuram, a tiny village of 350 people, was the hometown of Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather. Harris' mother was born in India and moved to California when she was 19 to attend college. "We will request her to come here. She would have heard our voice and she may come," said one resident.
Thulasendrapuram, a tiny village of 350 people, was the hometown of Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather. Harris' mother was born in India and moved to California when she was 19 to attend college. "We will request her to come here. She would have heard our voice and she may come," said one resident.
Mexico, Brazil leaders silent as world congratulates president-elect Joe Biden
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
Iranian president wants Joe Biden to bring US back to nuclear deal
Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Tokyo holds 1-day gym meet to show Olympics may be possible
The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from Russia, China and the United States.
The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from Russia, China and the United States.
World leaders offer congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
From Iraq to Germany to Argentina to Nigeria, world leaders offered their congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi said Harris' win is a "matter of immense pride" for all Indian-Americans. Harris mother was from India and Kamala is Sanskrit for "lotus flower."
From Iraq to Germany to Argentina to Nigeria, world leaders offered their congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi said Harris' win is a "matter of immense pride" for all Indian-Americans. Harris mother was from India and Kamala is Sanskrit for "lotus flower."
Missing Los Angeles firefighter's remains found in Mexico, LAFD confirms
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.
A desperate search for a Los Angeles firefighter ended on a tragic note after his remains were found in Mexico.
Hurricane Eta makes landfall in Nicaragua as violent Category 4 storm
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
Vienna attack: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
Russian oligarch killed in sauna with crossbow
A Russian oligarch has reportedly been murdered with a crossbow while sitting in an outdoor sauna.
A Russian oligarch has reportedly been murdered with a crossbow while sitting in an outdoor sauna.
US Election Day outcome will determine course of worldwide climate change, experts say
More wildfires. More heatwaves. More hurricanes. More flooding. If the United States is led by President Trump for another four more years, climate scientists say the world might reach a tipping point from which it might never recover.
More wildfires. More heatwaves. More hurricanes. More flooding. If the United States is led by President Trump for another four more years, climate scientists say the world might reach a tipping point from which it might never recover.
Sword-wielding man arrested after Halloween deaths in Quebec
A man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a Japanese sword was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween in Quebec City.
A man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a Japanese sword was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween in Quebec City.