Suicide bombing at Kabul education center kills at least 18
Afghanistan’s interior ministry says a suicide attack outside an educational center in the capital, Kabul, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 57 others, including schoolchildren.
Afghanistan’s interior ministry says a suicide attack outside an educational center in the capital, Kabul, has killed at least 18 people and wounded 57 others, including schoolchildren.
US signs international anti-abortion declaration
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by some 31 United Nations members to build a coalition around the issue of defending life and where nations stand on women’s health.
The Geneva Consensus Declaration was signed by some 31 United Nations members to build a coalition around the issue of defending life and where nations stand on women’s health.
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
US charges 6 Russian military officers in alleged hacking campaign
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
The U.S. has charged six current and former Russian military officers in alleged hacks aimed at American businesses, French elections and the Winter Olympics.
Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Supreme Court to review 2 cases involving Trump administration policies at US-Mexico border
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two cases involving Trump administration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two cases involving Trump administration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.
12-year-old boy finds 69 million-year-old dinosaur fossil during hike with his dad
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Twelve-year-old Nathan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up, and he's already made what experts are calling a "significant" dinosaur discovery.
Man granted asylum to stay in US now faces child porn charges in Chicago
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
Amos Yee, 20, is accused of exchanging messages and nude photos with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors also say he used his YouTube channel to advocate for pedophilia. Yee is a Singapore native who was granted asylum by the US in 2017.
US government fights plan to retrieve Titanic's radio, saying expedition will disturb human remains
RIGHT OR WRONG? Experts say there are almost certainly still human remains still preserved in the wreck of the Titanic. Is it okay to disturb them?
RIGHT OR WRONG? Experts say there are almost certainly still human remains still preserved in the wreck of the Titanic. Is it okay to disturb them?
Armenia Azerbaijan humanitarian ceasefire violated within hours
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
For the second time, an attempt at a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been violated. Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new humanitarian truce which went into effect Saturday at midnight.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
At least 12 people who live and work with Pope Francis have COVID-19
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
Suspect in French teacher's beheading was Chechen teen, police say
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
French authorities say a suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack.
Grandfather pleads guilty in cruise ship death of his 18-month-old granddaughter
A grandfather accused in the fatal fall of his young granddaughter from an 11th-story window of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico last year pleaded guilty Thursday to negligent homicide.
A grandfather accused in the fatal fall of his young granddaughter from an 11th-story window of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico last year pleaded guilty Thursday to negligent homicide.
Biggest WWII bomb found in Poland explodes while divers try to defuse it
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
The biggest World War II bomb ever found in Poland exploded underwater Tuesday as navy divers attempted to defuse it.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.