US sending 837K Pfizer shots to Caribbean amid anti-vaccine protests

The U.S. is sending more than 800,000 Pfizer shots to Caribbean nations as the region struggles with a spike in COVID-19 cases amid violent anti-vaccine protests.

Taliban seize 3 more Afghan provincial capitals, officials say

The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday. The insurgents now control some two-thirds of the nation.

France mandates COVID-19 pass to enter restaurants, trains

The measure is part of a government plan to encourage more people to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot and slow down a surge in infections.

Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors

As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.

'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts

A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.

Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout

The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.

Canadian border worker strike ends with tentative agreement

UPDATE (10:15 p.m.) After a final round of negotiations that lasted more than 36 hours, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Customs and Immigration Union reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency late Friday, August 6, the organizations announced.

Tokyo train stabbing leaves 10 injured, suspect in custody

Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.

Taliban kill director of Afghan government's media department

The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.

Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires

The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.

Beirut explosion: Lebanon marks 1 year since blast with mourning, anger

The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.

German court sets trial for 100-year-old former Nazi guard

A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.

CDC adds 16 countries to ‘very high’ COVID-19 risk list

The CDC has added 16 more countries to their highest level of COVID-19 risk for travelers as the delta variant continues to fuel cases around the world.

Belarus sprinter granted Polish visa says ‘punishment’ awaited her at home

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.

US expands Afghan refugee program, citing Taliban violence

The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.