About 200 Westerners, including Americans, fly out of Afghanistan
Dozens of foreigners, including Americans, flew out of Kabul on Thursday, marking the first large-scale evacuation since the U.S left Afghanistan.
Dozens of foreigners, including Americans, flew out of Kabul on Thursday, marking the first large-scale evacuation since the U.S left Afghanistan.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Video captures bright meteor streaking across night sky in France
A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.
A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.
Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
North Korea holds toned-down military parade to celebrate founding
North Korean civil defense forces carried rifles and health workers wore gas masks and hazmat suits in a parade to celebrate its 73rd anniversary.
North Korean civil defense forces carried rifles and health workers wore gas masks and hazmat suits in a parade to celebrate its 73rd anniversary.
More than 200 medical journals warn climate change is ‘greatest threat to global health’
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
US service members killed in Afghanistan bombing awarded Purple Hearts
The 13 service members were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.
The 13 service members were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.
Singapore testing robots to patrol pedestrian areas for ‘undesirable social behaviors’
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
It’s not exactly “Robocop,” but robots that can detect “undesirable social behaviors” are being tested this month in Singapore.
Paris 2015 attacks: France begins trial of 20 men accused in night of terror
France began the trial of 20 men accused in the Islamic State group’s 2015 attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured.
France began the trial of 20 men accused in the Islamic State group’s 2015 attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Arizona's state treasurer divests all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for 'anti-Semitic' boycott of Israel
"As Arizona Treasurer, I've divested all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for boycotting Israel," Yee tweeted. "Israel is and will continue to be a major trade partner of AZ. #IStandWithIsrael and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to go towards anti-Semitic, discriminatory efforts against Israel."
"As Arizona Treasurer, I've divested all state funds from Ben & Jerry's for boycotting Israel," Yee tweeted. "Israel is and will continue to be a major trade partner of AZ. #IStandWithIsrael and I will not allow taxpayer dollars to go towards anti-Semitic, discriminatory efforts against Israel."
Mexico hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Acapulco, killing at least 1
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person.
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person.
7.0-magnitude earthquake reported in Acapulco area of Mexico, USGS reports
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Acapulco area of Mexico.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Acapulco area of Mexico.
124,000 ‘at-risk’ Afghans and 6,000 US citizens evacuated from Afghanistan, officials say
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday it, along with global partners, successfully evacuated 124,000 Afghans and 6,000 U.S. citizens safely out of Afghanistan.
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday it, along with global partners, successfully evacuated 124,000 Afghans and 6,000 U.S. citizens safely out of Afghanistan.
‘They’re home now’: Soldiers welcomed back to US from Afghanistan with cheers, applause
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Taliban announces interim Cabinet that pays homage to old guard
Top posts in the interim Cabinet have gone to Taliban personalities who dominated the 20-year battle against the U.S.-led coalition and its Afghan government allies.
Top posts in the interim Cabinet have gone to Taliban personalities who dominated the 20-year battle against the U.S.-led coalition and its Afghan government allies.
Mexico Supreme Court rules abortion criminalization unconstitutional
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Half-shredded Banksy could sell for over $5 million at auction
A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.
A Banksy artwork that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold for $1.4 million is up for sale again — at several times the previous price.
Explorers say they've 'accidently' discovered 'world's northernmost island'
A team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they have accidentally discovered what they believe is the world’s northernmost island located off Greenland’s coast.
A team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they have accidentally discovered what they believe is the world’s northernmost island located off Greenland’s coast.
Taliban paints its flag on outside wall of what was US embassy in Kabul
The Taliban has painted its flag on a wall outside the US embassy in Kabul.
The Taliban has painted its flag on a wall outside the US embassy in Kabul.