Mother plays piano in home wrecked by explosion in Beirut
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
Lebanese judge: 16 port staffers arrested over Beirut blast
Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.
Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.
Eiffel Tower in Paris goes dark in show of solidarity with Beirut after massive explosion
The massive Aug. 4 explosion left over 130 dead and thousands injured.
The massive Aug. 4 explosion left over 130 dead and thousands injured.
75 years after the Hiroshima atomic bombing, memories of the devastation remain
Aug. 6, 2020 marks 75 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. In 1945, the U.S. attack on Hiroshima killed 140,000 people. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing 70,000 and prompting Japan to surrender in World War II.
Aug. 6, 2020 marks 75 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. In 1945, the U.S. attack on Hiroshima killed 140,000 people. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing 70,000 and prompting Japan to surrender in World War II.
Man proposes to girlfriend with candles, burns down their apartment
A man in England made his fiery love for his girlfriend official by popping the question with dozens of candles, in a heartfelt display that accidentally burned down their apartment.
A man in England made his fiery love for his girlfriend official by popping the question with dozens of candles, in a heartfelt display that accidentally burned down their apartment.
Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Video captures moment of massive Beirut explosion as bride poses for photographs
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
Beirut blast devastation seen in new satellite images
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut blast was attack
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Beirut blast: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital; at least 70 dead, thousands injured
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
Houston’s Lebanese community reacts to explosion
Houston has one of the largest Lebanese communities in the U.S. Many are trying to grapple with the deadly explosion that happened in Beirut.
Houston has one of the largest Lebanese communities in the U.S. Many are trying to grapple with the deadly explosion that happened in Beirut.
UN report says North Korea ‘probably’ developed miniature nuclear bombs to fit long-range missiles
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.
Australia-bound plane was so packed with cocaine it crashed after takeoff: police
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Scientist charged with visa fraud arrested after she left Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Texas Ag Commissioner warns Texans about unsolicited seed packets from China
Miller says the packets have been mailed to multiple states, including Texas, and were falsely labeled as jewelry
Miller says the packets have been mailed to multiple states, including Texas, and were falsely labeled as jewelry