Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'
Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has officially been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to India.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has officially been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to India.
Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Bangladesh factory fire: 52 dead after workers trapped by illegally locked door
A Bangladesh food and beverage factory caught fire, killing at least 52 people. Officials said many were trapped inside by an illegally locked door.
A Bangladesh food and beverage factory caught fire, killing at least 52 people. Officials said many were trapped inside by an illegally locked door.
Sarah Everard: UK police officer pleads guilty to woman's murder
Wayne Couzens, a London Metropolitan Police officer, pleaded guilty to murdering a 33-year-old woman who was abducted as she walked home.
Wayne Couzens, a London Metropolitan Police officer, pleaded guilty to murdering a 33-year-old woman who was abducted as she walked home.
Haiti president assassination: 2 Haitian Americans among 6 arrested
Mathias Pierre, Haiti’s minister of elections, told The Associated Press that James Solages was among six people arrested in the 36 hours since the brazen killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Mathias Pierre, Haiti’s minister of elections, told The Associated Press that James Solages was among six people arrested in the 36 hours since the brazen killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found; 28 aboard feared dead
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
4-day work week trials in Iceland deemed 'overwhelming success' by researchers
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Four-day work week trials in Iceland were found to increase workers’ wellbeing while productivity stayed the same or improved, researchers said.
Man bitten by neighbor's escaped python in toilet
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
A man was bitten by a python during an early-morning visit to his bathroom toilet.
Autopsy: NHL goalie dies from chest trauma from fireworks mishap
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.
2 teen sisters killed by lightning while hiking in Norway mountains
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Two sisters were killed after being struck by lightning while on a hike in Norway. A third sister was also seriously hurt.
Pope Francis alert and well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Video shows man escaping from prison van in England
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
CCTV captured the moment a man escaped from a prison van outside a police station in North Tyneside, England, on May 29.
Deadly Japan mudslide: More than 1,000 involved in rescue operation
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
More than 1,000 soldiers, firefighters and police have joined rescue efforts after a giant mudslide ripped through a resort town southwest of Tokyo, killing at least two people and leaving about 20 missing.
45 dead in Philippine military plane crash; 49 rescued
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
The Philippine military says at least 45 people have been killed and 49 rescued after a C-130 aircraft carrying combat troops crashed while landing. Sunday's crash near Jolo airport in the southern Sulu province killed 42 army soldiers on board and three civilians on the ground.
Video: Volcano erupts in Philippines, sends plume of ash into sky
The evacuations involved residents in five high-risk villages that surround Taal. The local Philippine government fears emergency shelters may become a breeding ground for COVID-19.
The evacuations involved residents in five high-risk villages that surround Taal. The local Philippine government fears emergency shelters may become a breeding ground for COVID-19.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
The next COVID casualty: Your cup of coffee?
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.
The pandemic has reduced mitigation of a fungus destroying coffee crops across Latin and Central America, along with limiting the movement of migrant workers who harvest coffee.