Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.

Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol

A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.

Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling

Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.

N. Korea fires more missiles as US sends bombers to South

The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.

David DePape, alleged Pelosi attacker, was in country illegally, feds say

The man charged with attempted murder in connection with a violent hammer attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, is in the United States illegally and could be deported to Canada.

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Brittney Griner "is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances" and that the administration was working "to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions" of Griner and Whelan."

North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says

The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.

The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback

Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.

How to survive a crowd crush

Crowd crushes can happen wherever large crowds gather, like sports events, a large concert, and festivals - all have the potential of turning deadly. Here are some tips on how to avoid a crowd crush and survive if you get caught in one.

Surviving a crowd crush
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A mass of mostly young people among tens of thousands who gathered to celebrate Halloween in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 151 people and injuring 82 others in South Korea?s worst disaster in years. Local authorities share tips on what you can do if you are caught up in one.

Delta pilots give green light for possible strike call

Delta Air Line pilots have given their approval for their union to call a strike as they continue negotiating a contract for better pay and schedules.

Expert shares tips on how to survive crowd surge
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In the wake of the deadly Halloween crowd surge in Korea that left more than 150 dead, FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin to hear safety tips in the event of similar situations.

9 arrested after bridge collapse in India kills at least 134

Police in western India have arrested nine people as they investigate the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge.