Here's how Yemeni Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea are affecting Americans
Oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics typically travel through the waterway separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula en route to the Suez Canal, where 12% of the world's trade passes.
Oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics typically travel through the waterway separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula en route to the Suez Canal, where 12% of the world's trade passes.
Demonstrators protest US bombing Yemen outside White House
Demonstrators upset with the United States military's retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen Thursday have gathered outside the White House to protest.
Demonstrators upset with the United States military's retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen Thursday have gathered outside the White House to protest.
US, British militaries launch retaliatory strike against Houthis in Yemen
U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Canadian police warn that posting videos of alleged package thieves could be ‘violation' of their privacy
Police in the Canadian province of Quebec warned citizens against posting surveillance footage of their packages being stolen because it could violate the "private life" of the alleged thieves.
Police in the Canadian province of Quebec warned citizens against posting surveillance footage of their packages being stolen because it could violate the "private life" of the alleged thieves.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
US Embassy issues security alert, warns of deaths involving ‘online dating applications’ in Colombia
The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.
The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.
Heiress giving away 25 million-euros wants ‘citizen group’ to decide who gets it
Marlene Engelhorn inherited the 25 million euros from her late grandmother.
Marlene Engelhorn inherited the 25 million euros from her late grandmother.
Greece unveils the location of Alexander the Great's crowning, after a 16-year restoration
The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened Friday following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union.
The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened Friday following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union.
Armed men storm Ecuadorian TV studio, brandishing explosives and guns during live broadcast
Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday.
Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday.
Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
South Korea parliament approves landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image.
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image.
PepsiCo products removed from supermarket giant's shelves over 'unacceptable' price hikes
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Parkour daredevil does pullups off edge of Istanbul building
A daredevil parkour athlete showed off his skills in a nail-biting video that shows him doing pullups off the edge of a building in Turkey.
A daredevil parkour athlete showed off his skills in a nail-biting video that shows him doing pullups off the edge of a building in Turkey.
Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Tensions increase across Middle East
Middle East tensions escalate as the war in Gaza rages. The US targeted an Iraqi militia leader following dozens of attacks on American forces in the region.
Middle East tensions escalate as the war in Gaza rages. The US targeted an Iraqi militia leader following dozens of attacks on American forces in the region.
Russia using ballistic missiles it purchased from North Korea in Ukraine, US intelligence says
The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine.
The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine.
Tokyo runway crash: Investigators looking into air traffic communication
A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that collided and burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport shows that only the larger Japan Airlines passenger flight was given permission to use the runway.
A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that collided and burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport shows that only the larger Japan Airlines passenger flight was given permission to use the runway.
Iran says at least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Aviation tragedy unfolds amidst Japan's New Year earthquake
The aviation disaster that unfolded was inextricably linked to another major catastrophe in Japan, where a colossal seven-point-six magnitude earthquake struck a western region on New Year's Day, c
The aviation disaster that unfolded was inextricably linked to another major catastrophe in Japan, where a colossal seven-point-six magnitude earthquake struck a western region on New Year's Day, c