‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses

A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.

UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.

Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Tens of thousands rally in Armenia demanding the nation's prime minister resignation

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters marched across the Armenian capital Saturday to push for the resignation of the ex-Soviet nation's prime minister over his handling of the conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.  

Video: Woman shatters hundreds of alcohol bottles in Aldi supermarket

A woman was caught on video shattering hundreds of alcohol bottles inside of an Aldi supermarket the day before Thanksgiving, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.

Trump slams Paris climate agreement, claiming it cripples the US economy

President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.

UK signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit

The U.K. has signed an interim trade deal with Canada to give the government more time to negotiate future trading rules as it prepares the country for business life outside the European Union.

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended through Dec. 21

The U.S.-Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month through Dec. 21 as Covid-19 cases surge across America. 

Exclusive: Eric Hacopian breaks down war between Armenia and Azerbaijan

It’s been over a week since a ceasefire agreement was signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia— bringing in Russian peacekeepers for the next five years into the region.

Children of Armenia Fund continues to invest in nation's future

As the number of displaced families from Artsakh increases dramatically, many programs and organizations are shifting their focus to help including the Children of Armenia Fund. 

More than 900 arrested in Belarus anti-government protests, according to human rights group

A human rights group in Belarus says more than 900 people have been arrested in protests around the country calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down.

US Army identifies 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt

The U.S. Army announced Saturday the deaths of five soldiers who were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.

Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million

For about a pound of pigeon, a wealthy racing fan put down a record 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) for the Belgian-bred bird.

UN World Food Program warns 2021 could 'have famines of biblical proportions'

The head of the World Food Program warned that without billions of dollars “we are going to have famines of biblical proportions in 2021.”

Mike Pompeo to begin difficult 7-nation tour in France

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East.

China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden, one of last major countries to do so

China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng last weekend that congratulated Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.

6 Americans among peacekeepers killed in Egypt helicopter crash

The international force that monitors the four-decade-old Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement has confirmed the deaths of eight peacekeepers in a helicopter crash in Egypt's Sinai region.

Halo Trust to help communities rebuild after Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

Following the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflic, the many safety issues that need to be addressed are the remains of unexploded ordnances, like parts of cluster bombs and landmines.