Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
Police not treating deadly Glasgow stabbings as terrorism
Officials said police are continuing to deal with the incident and are urging people to avoid the area.
Officials said police are continuing to deal with the incident and are urging people to avoid the area.
Mexico City police chief wounded in deadly assault
Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City’s police chief in a brazen operation that left some people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
Heavily armed gunmen attacked and wounded Mexico City’s police chief in a brazen operation that left some people dead, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
Massive Saharan dust plume reaches US — here’s what you need to know
The plume of dusty air reached the United States Thursday, bringing dust particles to sections of the South.
The plume of dusty air reached the United States Thursday, bringing dust particles to sections of the South.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus
The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.
The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Monsanto case
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Bayer said Wednesday that it will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle litigation over the weedkiller Roundup, which has faced thousands of lawsuits over claims it causes cancer.
Barcelona opera house fills seats with 2,292 plants in first concert since coronavirus lockdown
No social distancing required.
No social distancing required.
Man's bladder ruptures after holding in pee for 18 hours after beer binge
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
A man in eastern China held his urine for so long, his bladder ruptured in three places.
Restaurant server tosses open beer to customer in effort to maintain social distancing
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
Video of the beer toss was shared by Villa Portstewart on social media on June 18.
US citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
Neighbors start ‘singin’ in the rain’ with socially distanced dance party
Video shows neighbors dancing in the rain with their umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” plays in the background.
Video shows neighbors dancing in the rain with their umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” plays in the background.
Powerful quake shakes Mexico, at least two dead
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
The U.S. Geologic Survey said the magnitude 7.4 quake hit at 10:29 a.m. (11:29 a.m. Eastern) along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast at a depth of 16 miles (26 km). The epicenter was 7 miles (12 km) south-southwest of Santa Maria Zapotitlan in Oaxaca state
‘Extremely alarming’ swarms of locusts plague eastern Africa, western Asia amid COVID-19 pandemic
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swarms of locusts are wreaking havoc on crops throughout eastern Africa and western Asia amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Father and son team up to build sauna at home during coronavirus lockdown
A four-minute video features a time-lapse of a father and son constructing a sauna from start to finish at their home in Ireland.
A four-minute video features a time-lapse of a father and son constructing a sauna from start to finish at their home in Ireland.
The battle is not over: Rising coronavirus infections seen worldwide
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
The World Health Organization says the pandemic is still in its ascendancy.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
WHO chief warns world leaders not to 'politicize' coronavirus pandemic
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”
“The greatest threat we face now is not the virus itself, it’s the lack of global solidarity and global leadership,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “We cannot defeat this pandemic with a divided world.”