Violence strikes Mexican elections as politicians, candidates are found dead in separate attacks

In a series of recent tragic incidents highlighting the dangers of political participation in Mexico, politicians and mayoral candidates have been killed in separate attacks over the past few months.

Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend attack, FOX source says

Israel’s reported response follows Iran’s attack over the weekend. The war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has inflamed decade-old tensions in the Middle East.

Iran fires ‘air defense batteries’ after sounds of explosions heard

Iran fired "air defense batteries" early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. 

Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers

Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.

Report: Woman arrested after using uncle's dead body to get bank loan

In a shocking scene caught on video, the woman stood beside the man’s corpse while speaking to him as she tried to take out a loan of over $3,000.

Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions

The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.

Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises

Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18, with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.

Iran's attack on Israel largely intercepted

Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.

Iran attacks Israel: Understanding Israel's defense system

Exploring Israel's intricate air defense network as it grapples with a barrage of rocket, drone, and missile assaults from Iran.

Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran seized an Israeli-linked ship Saturday, the latest attack between the two countries as the Middle East is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month.

‘Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot

A man stabbed six people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center Saturday before he was fatally shot, police said, with hundreds fleeing the chaotic scene, many weeping as they carried their children. Eight people, including a 9-month-old, were injured.

See the beautiful new frescoes just uncovered in Pompeii

Archaeologists discovered a hall decorated with frescoes featuring mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.

U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel

The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.

US, Japan announce joint venture for Moon exploration

The pressurized rover will be in addition to one in development by U.S. companies that is expected to be in operation by 2030. The last lunar vehicle to be used on the Moon happened during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Truong My Lan sentenced to death in Vietnam’s largest-ever fraud case

Truong My Lan, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam, was sentenced to death on Thursday in the country’s largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said.