President Biden speaks on Brittney Griner's release
President Biden delivers remarks after Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
President Biden delivers remarks after Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap, with the US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.
Los Angeles is the fourth most expensive city to live in the world
Los Angeles is a very expensive city to live in - this we all know. In fact, it ranks high among the most expensive cities to live in the world.
Los Angeles is a very expensive city to live in - this we all know. In fact, it ranks high among the most expensive cities to live in the world.
FIFA VP: Qatar 2022 could be last World Cup hosted by single country
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Iran's morality police may be shut down, top official suggests
Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.
Mahsa Amini, who died while in custody of the morality police, had been arrested for violating Iran's strict dress codes.
Indonesia's Mt. Semeru unleashes ash, lava river in new eruption
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported.
Several villages were blanketed with falling ash, blocking out the sun, but no casualties have been reported.
Ukraine says animal eyes sent to some embassies, consulates
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
Egypt calls on British Museum to return The Rosetta stone
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Iran fans divided in World Cup match against US
The World Cup match between Iran and the United States on Tuesday was charged with emotion among Iranian fans, some of whom had come to Qatar not only to support their team, but the protest movement back home.
The World Cup match between Iran and the United States on Tuesday was charged with emotion among Iranian fans, some of whom had come to Qatar not only to support their team, but the protest movement back home.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Brittney Griner: Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.