Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Celtic gold coins stolen from German museum in stunning heist
The 9-minute job seemed straight out of a Hollywood movie. In order to avoid triggering the alarm, the thieves cut telecommunications cables which caused internet and telephone outages throughout the area.
The 9-minute job seemed straight out of a Hollywood movie. In order to avoid triggering the alarm, the thieves cut telecommunications cables which caused internet and telephone outages throughout the area.
Ukraine works to restore power after bruising Russian attack
About 70% of the Ukrainian capital was left without power, Kyiv's mayor said Thursday, a day after Moscow unleashed yet another devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
About 70% of the Ukrainian capital was left without power, Kyiv's mayor said Thursday, a day after Moscow unleashed yet another devastating missile and drone barrage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest
Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.
Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.
Workers at virus-hit iPhone factory in China beaten, detained after protests
Videos and postings on Chinese social media showed people in masks confronting police. One person was hit in the head with a club and another was taken away with his arms held behind his back.
Videos and postings on Chinese social media showed people in masks confronting police. One person was hit in the head with a club and another was taken away with his arms held behind his back.
Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills 2-day-old baby
The baby’s mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the damage. Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after sirens sounded in Ukraine’s capital and elsewhere across the country.
The baby’s mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the damage. Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after sirens sounded in Ukraine’s capital and elsewhere across the country.
Iranian media blame World Cup loss to England on recent Mahsa Amini protests
Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.
Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.
FIFA World Cup referees ordered to add extra time to games to give fans more
The five longest periods of stoppage time for a single half of soccer at any World Cup have all been played in Qatar.
The five longest periods of stoppage time for a single half of soccer at any World Cup have all been played in Qatar.
Video: Tourist mobbed after climbing sacred Mayan pyramid in Mexico
Climbing the pyramid has been banned since 2008 amid preservation concerns.
Climbing the pyramid has been banned since 2008 amid preservation concerns.
Pele congratulates Weah for World Cup goal against Wales
Brazil great Pele congratulated United States forward Timothy Weah for scoring his debut goal in the World Cup in the Americans' 1-1 draw with Wales.
Brazil great Pele congratulated United States forward Timothy Weah for scoring his debut goal in the World Cup in the Americans' 1-1 draw with Wales.
US officials confirm Iranian drone bombed oil tanker linked to Israeli billionaire
The drone attack on the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Pacific Zircon last Tuesday off the coast of Oman appears to be part of the long-running shadow war between Israel and its archenemy Iran.
The drone attack on the Liberian-flagged oil tanker Pacific Zircon last Tuesday off the coast of Oman appears to be part of the long-running shadow war between Israel and its archenemy Iran.
Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing
The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.
The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
Video shows Woody the Talking Christmas Tree waking up at Nova Scotia mall
Video shows Woody the Talking Christmas Tree "waking up" at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Video shows Woody the Talking Christmas Tree "waking up" at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.
Explainer: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.