U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war.

US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan

Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.

Vets extract beach towel after python swallows it whole

A pet python had to undergo an unusual procedure after it somehow swallowed a beach towel whole.

Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears

A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.

Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption

And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of new virus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide on Thursday to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus

The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

South Korean coronavirus cases jump again, 1st US soldier infected

The number of new virus cases in South Korea jumped again Wednesday and the first U.S. military soldier tested positive, with his infection and many others connected to a southeastern city where the outbreak has clustered.

Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time

A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.

Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted by protests, dies at 91

Egypt's state TV says the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.

Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of US troops raising the flag at Iwo Jima

One of the most famous photographs ever was taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima of World War II. This is described as one of the bloodiest battles in our nation's history.

Coronavirus cases in China fall for 2nd day, deaths top 2,000

The updated figures on the COVID-19 illness for mainland China bring the total for cases to 74,185 and deaths to 2,004.