No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
Rapper Costa Titch dies at 28 after collapsing onstage during music festival
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
Infant Buddha found in Australia originated from Ming Dynasty, expert says
The artifact was discovered along a road in Shark Bay, Western Australia.
The artifact was discovered along a road in Shark Bay, Western Australia.
Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations with China's help
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Gunman kills 6 at Jehovah's Witnesses hall shooting in Germany, police say
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
Everyone can now go topless at public swimming pools in Berlin
The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.
The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.
World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Survivors of deadly Mexico kidnapping returned to US
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping
As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.
As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.
Gruesome murder, dismemberment of Hong Kong model Abby Choi shocks the world: Here's what you should know
The grisly murder of Hong Kong model and social media influencer has shocked not only people in the former British colony, but garnered global media attention. Here's what to know about the killing of Abby Choi.
The grisly murder of Hong Kong model and social media influencer has shocked not only people in the former British colony, but garnered global media attention. Here's what to know about the killing of Abby Choi.
Abby Choi murder: Hong Kong Police ID skull found in soup pot as that of slain model; new arrest made
A seventh arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi has been announced, a day after it was reported that a skull and two legs found inside a home was identified via DNA testing as that of Choi. The killing of Choi has shocked people in the former British colony, as well as people in other parts of the world.
A seventh arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi has been announced, a day after it was reported that a skull and two legs found inside a home was identified via DNA testing as that of Choi. The killing of Choi has shocked people in the former British colony, as well as people in other parts of the world.
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
2 missing Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 alive, official says
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead, 2 found alive
Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, while the other two have been found alive.
Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico have been found dead, while the other two have been found alive.
Japan destroys H3 rocket minutes after launch over 2nd-stage failure
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Sister of Kim Jong Un warns North Korea ready to act against US, South
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”