US to require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders.
Legendary soccer star Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
South Korea lifts ban on imported full-body sex dolls
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
South Korean military apologizes for failing to down North Korea’s drones
North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.
North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.
Pelé's family gathers at hospital as cancer worsens
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
Doctors said the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” at a Brazilian hospital with his family by his side.
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
‘Hard road’ lies ahead for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
China has reduced testing and stopped reporting most mild COVID cases. China is among a few countries that managed to stop most domestic transmission of the virus in 2020, but it’s the last to end restrictions.
Italian police use Lamborghini to race kidneys to transplant recipients
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
Hospital evacuated over elderly man with explosive lodged in his rectum
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
An 88-year-old arrived with an artillery shell lodged in his rectum.
Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.
More arms to Ukraine will aggravate war, Kremlin warns
The Kremlin is warning that increasing the supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine would aggravate the devastating 10-month war ignited by Russia’s invasion.
The Kremlin is warning that increasing the supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine would aggravate the devastating 10-month war ignited by Russia’s invasion.
8 teen girls charged with murder in 'swarming' attack on man in Canada
Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.
Authorities said the girls accused in the deadly assault of the man range in age from 13-16 years old.
Pelé's cancer worsens, Brazilian soccer legend now under 'elevated care'
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.
Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Taliban bans women from universities until further notice
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
More choices: Amazon to make big business changes in EU settlement
Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices when buying products and, for Prime members, more delivery options.
Amazon will make major changes to its business practices to end competition probes in Europe by giving customers more visible choices when buying products and, for Prime members, more delivery options.
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Thai warship sinks in rough seas, leaving 31 sailors missing
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
5 injured in turbulence during United Airlines flight to Houston from Rio de Janeiro
United Airlines flight 128 from Rio De Janeiro to Houston experienced turbulence, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew, officials say.
United Airlines flight 128 from Rio De Janeiro to Houston experienced turbulence, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew, officials say.
Canadian billionaire offers $35 million for information to catch parents murderer five years later
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.