Chinese authorities raided church, forcibly removed members, moments before demolition
Authorities in China forcibly removed Christians and arrested several faith leaders gathered at a state-recognized church that suddenly was deemed "illegal" by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), moments before it was demolished, according to a Chinese persecution watchdog.
Authorities in China forcibly removed Christians and arrested several faith leaders gathered at a state-recognized church that suddenly was deemed "illegal" by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), moments before it was demolished, according to a Chinese persecution watchdog.
Vice President Pence says Turkey agrees to cease-fire in Syria
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday that the U.S. and Turkey had agreed to a five-day cease-fire in northern Syria to allow for a Kurdish withdrawal from a security zone roughly 20 miles south of the Turkish border, in what appeared to be a significant embrace of Turkey's position in the week-long conflict.
‘Click to pray’: Vatican launches $110 wearable smart rosary
In an effort to get more young people to pray for world peace, the Vatican has launched a $110 wearable digital rosary, called the “Click To Pray eRosary.”
In an effort to get more young people to pray for world peace, the Vatican has launched a $110 wearable digital rosary, called the “Click To Pray eRosary.”
Trump: Turkey-Syria-Kurds face-off isn't America's fight
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking the Kurdish fighters who were America's allies in fighting the Islamic State group.
Family of 7 discovered living in Dutch farm cellar for years waiting for world to end
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
Authorities in the Netherlands have launched a major investigation after an apparent family of 7 was discovered living in the basement of an isolated farm, allegedly "waiting for the end of time."
British pedophile Richard Huckle, who may have raped 200 kids, stabbed to death in prison: report
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
A British man sentenced to 22 life sentences — and who authorities say may have raped or abused up to 200 Malaysian children — was reportedly stabbed to death in prison on Sunday, likely ending any hope cops had of gaining access to the man's encrypted computer files and any potential abusers identified within.
Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot while searching for Army deserter
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Woman who fell from balcony practicing 'extreme yoga' is recovering 'quickly': report
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
A 23-year-old woman who fell 80 feet from a balcony in San Pedro, Mexico, after practicing “extreme yoga” has shared an update claiming that she is recovering “quickly.”
Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue
TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she was being placed inside a rescue helicopter.
TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday, as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to as high as 33. One woman fell to her death as she was being placed inside a rescue helicopter.
Simone Biles sets all-time medal record at gymnastics worlds
Everyone counts Simone Biles' medals except Simone Biles.
Everyone counts Simone Biles' medals except Simone Biles.
Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted.
Magical: Mom builds secret Narnia room with wardrobe entryway for daughter
It looks like something straight out of fantasy, but a Narnia-inspired secret room one mom built for her daughter is real.
It looks like something straight out of fantasy, but a Narnia-inspired secret room one mom built for her daughter is real.
Terminally ill groom's bucket list wedding turns out 'absolutely incredible'
A dying man's wish to marry the love of his life came true.
A dying man's wish to marry the love of his life came true.
Man finds spider in his ear after feeling 'tickling,' hearing 'scratching'
A man found a creepy-crawly in his ear when he woke up with an earache and vertigo.
A man found a creepy-crawly in his ear when he woke up with an earache and vertigo.
Enormous lion terrifies photographer with loud roar — then smiles at him
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
A cheeky lion roared at a photographer, then flashed him a grin.
Mexico mayor tied to truck, dragged through streets amid reported anger over unfulfilled campaign promise
Eleven people were arrested in southern Mexico on Tuesday after the mayor of their village was dragged out of his office, beaten, and then tied to a pickup truck and dragged through the streets of the town, according to officials.
Eleven people were arrested in southern Mexico on Tuesday after the mayor of their village was dragged out of his office, beaten, and then tied to a pickup truck and dragged through the streets of the town, according to officials.
GOP, Dems voice concerns about Trump's plan for Turkey
Turkey launched airstrikes, fired artillery and began a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday after U.S. troops pulled back from the area, paving the way for an assault on forces that have long been allied with the United States.
Turkey launched airstrikes, fired artillery and began a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday after U.S. troops pulled back from the area, paving the way for an assault on forces that have long been allied with the United States.
Hilarious video shows lion cub spooking her mom
A video from the Royal Zoological Society at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo has gone viral after a tiny lion cub unknowingly put quite the fright into her mother.
A video from the Royal Zoological Society at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo has gone viral after a tiny lion cub unknowingly put quite the fright into her mother.
'I never think of records': Simone Biles becomes most decorated female gymnast in history
The 22-year-old won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old won a record 21st medal at the world gymnastics championships on Tuesday.
More dead wild elephants discovered at Thai waterfall; toll at 11
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.