Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
Omicron variant: WHO says new COVID-19 strain shows increased reinfection risk
The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
Man jailed over bomb hoax at UK COVID-19 vaccine factory
A bomb scare temporarily halted production at a factory making COVID-19 vaccines in the U.K. earlier this year. This week, the man convicted of the crime received his jail sentence.
A bomb scare temporarily halted production at a factory making COVID-19 vaccines in the U.K. earlier this year. This week, the man convicted of the crime received his jail sentence.
Portugal returns to COVID-19 restrictions, despite high vaccination rate
A recent rise in coronavirus infections compelled the government to act, Prime Minister António Costa said Thursday.
A recent rise in coronavirus infections compelled the government to act, Prime Minister António Costa said Thursday.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Germany becomes 5th European country to surpass 100K COVID-19 deaths
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
The national disease control agency said it recorded 351 deaths in connection with the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
More than 50 miners, rescuers dead after Siberian coal mine blast
Hours after a methane gas explosion and fire filled the mine with toxic fumes, rescuers found 14 bodies but then were forced to halt the search for 38 others because of a buildup of methane and carbon monoxide gas from the fire.
Hours after a methane gas explosion and fire filled the mine with toxic fumes, rescuers found 14 bodies but then were forced to halt the search for 38 others because of a buildup of methane and carbon monoxide gas from the fire.
See the pictures: US troops far from home celebrate Thanksgiving across the world
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
European Union authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
The European Union has authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children as young as 5 years old.
Kids, pregnant women among 27 migrants killed crossing English Channel
France's interior minister says pregnant women and children are among at least 27 migrants killed trying to cross the English Channel in a small boat that sank.
France's interior minister says pregnant women and children are among at least 27 migrants killed trying to cross the English Channel in a small boat that sank.
Thanksgiving: What the US holiday looks like around the world
Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.
Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.
Italy's government targets unvaccinated with restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
WHO: Europe could see another 700K COVID-19 deaths by spring
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
WHO Europe called on people to get vaccinated and respect proper hygiene and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of the virus.
Man on bike sentenced to 3 years in purse-snatching incident
A man on a bike that was caught on camera stealing a woman’s purse has been sentenced to nearly four years in jail, police said.
A man on a bike that was caught on camera stealing a woman’s purse has been sentenced to nearly four years in jail, police said.
Afghan family seeks ordinary life in Bay Area after fleeing Taliban
This family of four yearns for the ordinary. That's after they escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan in late August, and then spent an 80-day journey in Qatar and a processing center in Wisconsin before they arrived in Hayward this month as newly arrived refugees.
This family of four yearns for the ordinary. That's after they escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan in late August, and then spent an 80-day journey in Qatar and a processing center in Wisconsin before they arrived in Hayward this month as newly arrived refugees.
Bulgaria bus crash: Dozen children among at least 45 dead
A bus carrying people home from a tourist trip crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
A bus carrying people home from a tourist trip crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
Former South Korean military dictator, Chun Doo-hwan dead at 90
Former South Korean military strongman Chun Doo-hwan, who crushed pro-democracy demonstrations in 1980, has died.
Former South Korean military strongman Chun Doo-hwan, who crushed pro-democracy demonstrations in 1980, has died.
Explainer: Why quitting coal is so hard despite its negative impact on climate change
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
Call between IOC, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai raises more questions
A video call between the head of the International Olympic Committee and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was meant to reassure the world that she was safe — but instead has raised more questions.
A video call between the head of the International Olympic Committee and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was meant to reassure the world that she was safe — but instead has raised more questions.