Kremlin: Any talks about Brittney Griner swap must be confidential
Asked if Brittney Griner could be freed as part of a prisoners swap with Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call with reporters that "we always say that any contacts about possible exchanges can only be conducted in silence under a tight lid on any information."
Asked if Brittney Griner could be freed as part of a prisoners swap with Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a conference call with reporters that "we always say that any contacts about possible exchanges can only be conducted in silence under a tight lid on any information."
Gold's Gym parent company gives update on CEO, family's plane crash off Costa Rican coast
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane, saying it was "shocked, stunned and full of grief."
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane, saying it was "shocked, stunned and full of grief."
Canadian actor Michael Kopsa, dead at 66
Veteran Canadian actor Michael Kopsa known for his roles in “The X-Files,” “Highlander,” “Smallville” and “Fantastic Four,” has died. He was 66.
Veteran Canadian actor Michael Kopsa known for his roles in “The X-Files,” “Highlander,” “Smallville” and “Fantastic Four,” has died. He was 66.
This airline is offering prizes for you to pick the middle seat
One airline hopes more people will pick the dreaded middle seat on domestic flights.
One airline hopes more people will pick the dreaded middle seat on domestic flights.
Putin willing to sacrifice '20 million' soldiers to win Ukraine war, ex-Russian diplomat says
Boris Bondarev, who quit Russia's permanent mission at the United Nations over the Ukraine war, told Sky News that Putin understands “if he loses the war, it will be the end for him.”
Boris Bondarev, who quit Russia's permanent mission at the United Nations over the Ukraine war, told Sky News that Putin understands “if he loses the war, it will be the end for him.”
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal against 9-year sentence
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
Persian restaurant vandalized after creating tribute to Mahsa Amini, Iranian protesters
Just two days after putting up a table honoring Mahsa Amini, the door of the Persian Gulf Caf? in Westwood had its door shattered.
Just two days after putting up a table honoring Mahsa Amini, the door of the Persian Gulf Caf? in Westwood had its door shattered.
Spanish man hiking to Qatar for 2022 World Cup goes missing in Iran
A Spanish man trekking from Madrid to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has not been heard from since the day after crossing into Iran three weeks ago, stirring fears about his fate in a country convulsed by mass unrest.
A Spanish man trekking from Madrid to Doha for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has not been heard from since the day after crossing into Iran three weeks ago, stirring fears about his fate in a country convulsed by mass unrest.
Garland accuses Chinese nationals of attempting to obstruct US probe into company
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
Diwali 2022: What is it? And why is it celebrated?
In Houston, thousands of Indians will be celebrating Diwali, arguably going all out since the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on festivities the last two years.
In Houston, thousands of Indians will be celebrating Diwali, arguably going all out since the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on festivities the last two years.
Gold's Gym owner, 5 others feared dead after plane crashes off Costa Rica
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Rishi Sunak to become UK's next prime minister
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending intense speculation about a comeback.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending intense speculation about a comeback.
Mahsa Amini: Worldwide protests expand calls for justice
A downtown LA protest was one of three worldwide events Saturday, demanding justice for the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran.
A downtown LA protest was one of three worldwide events Saturday, demanding justice for the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran.
Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby
This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.
This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.
Boris Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
Boris Johnson, who was ousted by a series of ethics scandals just three months ago, needs the backing of 100 lawmakers before 2 p.m. Monday to be on the ballot paper.
Boris Johnson, who was ousted by a series of ethics scandals just three months ago, needs the backing of 100 lawmakers before 2 p.m. Monday to be on the ballot paper.
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi put under house arrest after competing without hijab: report
Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi was placed on house arrest in Iran Friday after she competed without wearing a hijab in South Korea.
Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi was placed on house arrest in Iran Friday after she competed without wearing a hijab in South Korea.
Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
This airline will pay workers' rent and fly them to work
A Japanese airline is offering remote workers in Tokyo unlimited flights to the capital city as much as they choose via a monthly subscription.
A Japanese airline is offering remote workers in Tokyo unlimited flights to the capital city as much as they choose via a monthly subscription.