Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
World War II mine detonated off coast of Croatia
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
Cuban baseball player defects after team's loss to USA in World Baseball Classic
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Potential tequila shortage could impact your next margarita due to Mexico's extreme dryness
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 15, causes widespread damage
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
US warns about fake, deadly pills being sold in Mexico
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”
The travel alert posted Friday says Americans should “exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico.”
Facing arrest warrant for war crimes, Vladimir Putin visits Crimea
Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.
Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.
Europe's top spring break destinations eclipse US beaches as travelers flock overseas
Many Americans are breaking spring break traditions of flocking to California and Florida's crowded beaches.
Many Americans are breaking spring break traditions of flocking to California and Florida's crowded beaches.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
‘We are hurting’: US citizen kidnapped in Mexico; family speaks out
Maria del Carmen Lopez, 63, is believed to have been kidnapped from her residence in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima.
Maria del Carmen Lopez, 63, is believed to have been kidnapped from her residence in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Man sentenced to life in prison after returning to murder scene to drunkenly tell police 'what happened'
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
US issues Mexico travel warnings for spring breakers
The State Department is imploring Americans to review potential threats before making travel plans, while Texas officials urge forgoing travel to Mexico entirely.
The State Department is imploring Americans to review potential threats before making travel plans, while Texas officials urge forgoing travel to Mexico entirely.
Senate confirms Eric Garcetti as US ambassador to India
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Eric Garcetti to be ambassador to India.
What is the Ides of March? Find out the history of the Roman calendar day
Every March 15, the dark history behind the 74th day in the Roman calendar has led many to think of bad omens and doom -- but the day has a deep history and purpose.
Every March 15, the dark history behind the 74th day in the Roman calendar has led many to think of bad omens and doom -- but the day has a deep history and purpose.
Iowa mom, grandpa, arrested after newborn baby 'left to die' and disposed of: Police
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.