Farewell 2019: New Year’s celebrations kick off around the world to usher in a new decade
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad; Trump blames Iran
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Girl, 6, saved the day on flight after noticing mom had stroke during takeoff
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
China convicts 3 researchers involved in gene-edited babies
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
The lead researcher shocked the scientific world when he announced in 2018 that he had altered the embryos of twin girls who had been born the same month.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
US: Military strikes target militia in deadly Iraq attack
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.
The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting a militia blamed for an attack that killed an American contractor, a Defense Department spokesman said Sunday.
Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue
A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said.
A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said.
Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
At least 76 killed in Somalia bombing
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
CBC removes Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' broadcast: report
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.
Reporter quits job while live on air after winning lottery, but later discovers payout was about $5,500
A Spanish television reporter appeared to quit her job while she was live on air while celebrating a winning lottery ticket, but later discovered her payout was about $5,500.
A Spanish television reporter appeared to quit her job while she was live on air while celebrating a winning lottery ticket, but later discovered her payout was about $5,500.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry release first family Christmas card starring baby Archie
In the royal couple’s first Christmas card, baby Archie steals the spotlight.
In the royal couple’s first Christmas card, baby Archie steals the spotlight.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
Canines choose their own Christmas presents at animal shelter
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Christmas came a week early for animals staying at Dogs Trust Ireland’s Rehoming Center in Dublin.
Controversial nativity display shows Star of Bethlehem as bullet hole
Street artist Banksy is once again stirring up controversy with a nativity scene that shows the star of Bethlehem as a bullet hole.
Street artist Banksy is once again stirring up controversy with a nativity scene that shows the star of Bethlehem as a bullet hole.
VIDEO: Carriage driver kicks horse in head, calls it 'lazy' after it collapses on street, witness says
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.


















