World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
White House, UN signal possible 'additional actions' after N. Korea missile tests
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
The Biden administration said Monday it's looking at “additional actions” that the United Nations might take to respond to North Korea’s recent missile tests.
Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55
Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.
Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.
Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal set free, canal service provider says
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.
Tugboats deployed to help cargo ship stuck in Suez Canal
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
Two additional tugboats deployed Sunday to Egypt's Suez Canal to aid efforts to free a skyscraper-sized container ship wedged for days across the crucial waterway.
20 injured in suicide bombing at Indonesian church during Palm Sunday Mass
Two attackers have blown themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people.
Two attackers have blown themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people.
Cargo ship remains wedged in Suez Canal after two failed attempts Saturday
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
A giant container ship remained stuck sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fifth day Saturday.
Prince William named world’s sexiest bald man, according to study
Prince William has been crowned with another title: world’s sexiest bald man.
Prince William has been crowned with another title: world’s sexiest bald man.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Former traffic reporter narrates Suez Canal backup
As efforts to refloat the shipping container blocking the Suez Canal continue, one TV host and former traffic reporter narrated the backup on social media.
As efforts to refloat the shipping container blocking the Suez Canal continue, one TV host and former traffic reporter narrated the backup on social media.
Biden invites Russia, China to 1st global climate talks of administration
President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.
President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.
At least 32 killed, 165 injured after trains collide in Egypt
Two trains collided Friday in southern Egypt on Friday, causing three passenger cars to flip over, killing 32 people and leaving 66 injured, health authorities said.
Two trains collided Friday in southern Egypt on Friday, causing three passenger cars to flip over, killing 32 people and leaving 66 injured, health authorities said.
How the Suez Canal cargo ship jam impacts billions in global trade
The cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal is holding up traffic that carries nearly $10 billion worth of goods every day, so a quick clearing of the logjam is key to limiting the economic fallout.
The cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal is holding up traffic that carries nearly $10 billion worth of goods every day, so a quick clearing of the logjam is key to limiting the economic fallout.
Researchers in Mexico invent nose-only COVID-19 masks to be worn during eating, drinking
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Researchers in Mexico invented nose-only masks that reportedly give the wearer additional protection when eating and drinking when wearing a face covering is impractical.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
New 'double mutant' coronavirus variant detected in India
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Health officials in India said a new “double mutant” coronavirus variant was detected in the country, as worrisome variants first detected in the U.K., South Africa and Brazil now circulate within the nation’s borders and around the world.
Massive cargo ship the size of a skyscraper turns sideways, blocking Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is a crucial shipping route, and it’s currently blocked by a massive cargo ship the size of a skyscraper.
The Suez Canal is a crucial shipping route, and it’s currently blocked by a massive cargo ship the size of a skyscraper.
Prince Harry has 2nd job in less than 2 days as 'commissioner on misinformation'
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
The Duke of Sussex is joining the Aspen Institute's new Commission on Information Disorder headquartered in Washington, D.C., as the "commissioner of study on misinformation."
‘Look at them all!’: Video shows thousands of spiders covering homes in Australia amid severe rains, floods
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
Australian rescue crews ferry 20 dogs to safety after excessive rain floods property
Video captured rescue crews saving 20 dogs from a flooded property in Western Sydney, Australia on March 22.
Video captured rescue crews saving 20 dogs from a flooded property in Western Sydney, Australia on March 22.