Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the United States has designated Cuba as a "state sponsor of terrorism."

Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea

Authorities said they determined the location of the crash site and black boxes of a Boeing 737-500 on Sunday, a day after the aircraft crashed into the Java Sea with 62 people on board shortly after taking off from Indonesia's capital.

Body parts, debris found after Indonesia plane crash

A Sriwijaya Air passenger jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers on Saturday, minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on a domestic flight.

Blizzard kills 4 in Spain, bringing country to standstill

A persistent blizzard has blanketed large parts of Spain with 50-year record levels of snow, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars.

Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.

Scotland's justice minister wants to bar Trump from coming to UK after he 'incited a violent mob'

Scotland's Justice Minister Humza Yousaf is calling on officials to deny President Trump's entry into the U.K. following the riots in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, blaming him directly for inciting a "violent mob" at the nation's Capitol.

Mexico leader condemns Facebook, Twitter for blocking Trump

“I don’t like anybody being censored or taking away from the right to post a message on Twitter or Face(book). I don’t agree with that, I don’t accept that,” López Obrador said.

A year after Soleimani killing, Iraq issues warrant for President Trump's arrest

Iraq’s judiciary says it has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of an Iranian general and a powerful Iraqi militia leader last year.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

British judge refuses to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange to US

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.

UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.

Abandoned puppy becomes a crime-fighting police K-9

"When he hears the radio go off he squeals with excitement and I don’t even have to ask him to get in the van. He’s a joy to work with."

Greek nurse builds ICU at home to treat relatives with COVID-19

Tachtatzoglou, who had to quarantine and could not go to work once his relatives tested positive for the virus, decided to put his ICU experience to use by looking after them himself.

Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country

Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.

Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister

Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.

Bill legalizing abortion passes in Pope Francis' native Argentina

Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.