Russian President Putin won't immediately congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Mexico, Brazil leaders silent as world congratulates president-elect Joe Biden
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
World reacts to 2020 election result, global leaders congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
World leaders swiftly congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on his victory and have cheered it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy.
World leaders swiftly congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on his victory and have cheered it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy.
Eta drenches Honduras; could reach Gulf of Mexico
Eta is moving over Honduras as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have caused deadly landslides while drenching the country’s east and the north of neighboring Nicaragua.
Eta is moving over Honduras as a weakened tropical depression but still bringing the heavy rains that have caused deadly landslides while drenching the country’s east and the north of neighboring Nicaragua.
WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”
‘Great Barrington Declaration’ on COVID-19 ‘herd immunity’ draws criticism from experts
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”
Vienna attack: 2 killed, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out in Vienna before a coronavirus lockdown Monday in a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the attackers — and 15 wounded, authorities said.
Onlookers weep with joy as crew rescues 2 girls from rubble in Turkey
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
As onlookers applauded in joy and wept with relief, rescue teams in Turkey brought two girls out alive from the wreck of collapsed apartment buildings in the coastal city of Izmir.
Whale tail sculpture catches runaway train
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
Sword-wielding man arrested after 2 killed, several injured in Halloween stabbing
Police in Quebec City have arrested a 24-year-old man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with sword on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween near the historic Château Frontenac hotel.
Police in Quebec City have arrested a 24-year-old man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with sword on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others on Halloween near the historic Château Frontenac hotel.
New Zealand issues safety warning to citizens visiting the US ahead of presidential election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
SEAL Team 6, special operation forces rescue US citizen kidnapped in Niger, officials say
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.
Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday amid COVID-19 spike
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Austria has announced a partial shutdown that will see restaurants and bars closed for four weeks, cultural, sports and leisure activities canceled, and residents asked to stay home after 8 p.m.
Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Taiwan hit 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake kills 6 in Turkey; Greek island rattled
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.
A strong earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, collapsing buildings in western Turkey, where officials said at least six people were killed and dozens were injured.
Terrorism suspected in France knife attack that killed three people
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, authorities said.
An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, authorities said.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.