Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
Cable car plunges to the ground, killing at least 14 in Italy
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Extreme weather to blame for at least 21 deaths in cross-country race in China
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
Gaza truce faces early test as Palestinians claim victory; Israel warns Hamas
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
Biden delivers remarks on cease-fire in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Prince William slams BBC over report Martin Bashir used ‘deceitful behavior’ to land Princess Diana interview
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
Israel's Netanyahu pushes back after Biden urges 'significant de-escalation' in violence with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Airstrikes partially destroy only lab able to process COVID-19 tests in Gaza
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
2 killed in strike launched from Gaza as Israel topples 6-story building
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
US 'working tirelessly' to help stop the violence as calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
Israel unleashes new round of airstrikes on Gaza City day after 42 Palestinians killed
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza high-rise building with media offices
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza, sending Palestinians fleeing
Thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes as Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes.
Thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes as Israel barraged the northern Gaza Strip with tank fire and airstrikes.
Ireland's health service shuts down IT systems after 'significant' ransomware attack
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Ireland’s Health Service Executive said the move was a precaution to protect its IT systems after the ransomware attack, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected.
Israeli troops enter Gaza strip as conflict in region escalates
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
Palestinians hurled from their beds by Israeli airstrikes this week faced an all-too-familiar question: Where should we go?
India's coronavirus doctors report 'black fungus' infections among some patients
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.
India's health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called "black fungus" infections. Many of the patients have had diabetes and a history of COVID-19 infection.