Police in Mexico find gigantic meth lab with huge chemical vats that could hold 11,000 pounds

The meth lab had chemical vats that were two stories tall. There were tanks that could hold 265 gallons. The mega-lab was hidden behind a store advertising cleaning products.

Tear gas fired as thousands mark 1 year of Iraq anti-government protests

Thousands of Iraqi protesters have taken to the streets to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations swept Baghdad and Iraq’s south.

Several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire in apparent political attack

POLITICAL ATTACK? After several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire, police are investigating whether the suspects might have been motivated by anger over coronavirus restrictions.

Fewer foreign students choosing to study in the United States

Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.

Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases

Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.

Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak

Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.

Pope meets with Spanish prime minister without masks, in spite of recent COVID outbreak at Vatican

Pope Francis met with the Spanish prime minister Saturday at the Vatican, which has had an outbreak of COVID-19 infections in recent days. But, neither of them wore a face a mask during the public part of their meeting.

Polish president tests positive for coronavirus as cases surge in Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda, 48, says he has coronavirus. On Saturday, Poland reported 13,628 new confirmed cases and a record daily number of COVID-19 deaths, 179. Also on Saturday, Polish police used pepper spray on protesters who were angry over new restrictions on large gatherings and sporting events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again

Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.