US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
Demonstration held in Los Angeles amid hostilities on Armenia-Azerbaijan border
Large crowds are gathering in Los Angeles to bring awareness to what’s happening halfway around the world between Armenia and the country of Azerbaijan.
Large crowds are gathering in Los Angeles to bring awareness to what’s happening halfway around the world between Armenia and the country of Azerbaijan.
Auschwitz discovery: Heartbreaking finds made in children’s shoes
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
Experts at the Memorial and Museum at Auschwitz-Birkenau were preserving shoes that belonged to a child who died at the World War II Nazi concentration camp when they made a heartbreaking discovery.
Search for child leads Mexican police to 23 abducted kids
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.
The search for a little boy who was led away from a market in southern Mexico led police to a horrifying discovery.
Coronavirus rebounds around the world as deaths top 600,000
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
The U.S. has surpassed 140,000 COVID-19 deaths as well as leading the world with number of confirmed infections as Americans continue to flout mask mandates and social distancing guidelines.
Historic Nantes cathedral damaged by fire
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
French officials launched an arson inquiry Saturday after a fire broke out in the famed Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of the western French city of Nantes. The blaze destroyed the organ, shattered stained glass windows and sent black smoke spewing from between the cathedral towers.
Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague after eating infected marmot
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
Time to make masks mandatory? It's not just a US debate
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Whether to make masks mandatory isn't just a matter of debate in the United States, where infection rates are still climbing fast.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
International students at Southern California universities sue over new visa rules
Attorneys for seven international university students studying in Orange and Los Angeles counties sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging that new rules on foreign student visas makes them "pawns in a political drama."
Attorneys for seven international university students studying in Orange and Los Angeles counties sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging that new rules on foreign student visas makes them "pawns in a political drama."
Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Missing Seoul mayor's body found after massive search
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.