Israel's Netanyahu pushes back after Biden urges 'significant de-escalation' in violence with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
EU ambassadors agree on relaxed COVID-19 travel measures for fully vaccinated visitors
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors in, a big step toward relaxing tourism from outside the bloc. EU countries have yet to approve the measures.
Airstrikes partially destroy only lab able to process COVID-19 tests in Gaza
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
The lab was also reportedly responsible for processing tests for HIV, hepatitis C and other conditions.
2 killed in strike launched from Gaza as Israel topples 6-story building
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
Two Thai workers were killed in southern Israel in a strike launched from Gaza on Tuesday, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a 6-story building in the Palestinian territory. Diplomatic truce efforts have apparently stalled.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Diver takes adorable 'selfie' with pufferfish off Australian coast
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
A diver in Australia snapped a selfie with an adorable pufferfish that seemed all too happy to pose for a picture with her.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza militant tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
The Israeli military has unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, and says it has destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu
The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.
The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.
Some Carnival brands to resume cruise operations this summer in Europe, Caribbean
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
Carnival said it also hopes to restart sailings in the United States in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas.
US 'working tirelessly' to help stop the violence as calls mount for Gaza-Israel cease-fire
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
President Joe Biden gave no signs of pressuring Israel to agree to an immediate cease-fire despite new calls from some Democrats for the Biden administration to get more involved.
Israel unleashes new round of airstrikes on Gaza City day after 42 Palestinians killed
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
Explosions rocked the city in an attack that was heavier and lasted longer than a series of air raids 24 hours earlier in which 42 Palestinians were killed — the deadliest single attack in the latest round of violence.
CBP: Authorities bust boat with over $21 million worth of cocaine
It was reportedly a Jacksonville-based aircraft that located the vessel with the cocaine.
It was reportedly a Jacksonville-based aircraft that located the vessel with the cocaine.
‘Leave the kayak. We’ll find it. I promise’: Calm kayaker rescues man stranded on Canadian lake
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Sally Wallick was recording her day on Okanagan Lake last month when she noticed a man stranded next to his capsized kayak.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza high-rise building with media offices
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
China lands rover on Mars for the first time in nation's history
China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program.
China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest advance for its space program.
Video shows impatient dog honking car horn
Hilarious footage shows one pushy pooch honking the horn to get his owner to pick up the pace.
Hilarious footage shows one pushy pooch honking the horn to get his owner to pick up the pace.
Israel accused of manipulating media with false information to trick Hamas
The Israeli military says a misunderstanding caused it to tell some international reporters that it had invaded the Gaza Strip with ground troops.
The Israeli military says a misunderstanding caused it to tell some international reporters that it had invaded the Gaza Strip with ground troops.