Death toll mounts in jade mine landslide in Southeast Asia
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
The area is 600 miles north of Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, and is the center of the world's biggest and most lucrative jade mining industry.
The history-making moments that have happened so far in 2020 — and we’re only halfway through
It’s already been a year for the history books.
It’s already been a year for the history books.
Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.
13 tons of human hair allegedly linked to forced child labor in China seized by US border patrol
CBP seized nearly 13 tons of human hair they believed is linked to alleged forced child labor and imprisonment in China.
CBP seized nearly 13 tons of human hair they believed is linked to alleged forced child labor and imprisonment in China.
Amsterdam's red-light district awakens from lockdown
The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.
The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.
Russia voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.
A majority of Russians approved amendments to Russia’s constitution in a weeklong vote ending Wednesday, allowing President Vladimir Putin to hold power until 2036, although the balloting was tarnished by widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities.
Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found in more Chinese pigs, scientists say
Scientists in China say the strain, which emerged recently, is carried by pigs but can infect humans.
Scientists in China say the strain, which emerged recently, is carried by pigs but can infect humans.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
Full Buck Moon: Lunar eclipse will occur on July 4
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
U.S. residents reveling in Independence Day festivities will get a prime-time view of a penumbral lunar eclipse that is expected to take over the night sky starting at 11:04 p.m. EDT.
'The worst is yet to come': Coronavirus pandemic 'not even close to being over,' WHO official warns
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
June 30 marks six months since the World Health Organization was first notified of the coronavirus pandemic.
How small towns are responding to the global coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has increased local leaders’ attention to their residents’ health – not just in terms of doctors and hospitals but also identifying new ways to help people get fitter, spend more time outdoors, eat healthier and boost local economies.
The pandemic has increased local leaders’ attention to their residents’ health – not just in terms of doctors and hospitals but also identifying new ways to help people get fitter, spend more time outdoors, eat healthier and boost local economies.
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani, asks Interpol to help
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
Iran issued an arrest warrant for Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.
EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
Coronavirus deaths top 500K globally, more than 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.
The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.
Study: Minks infected with COVID-19 by humans can spread coronavirus back to them
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
The study, published in Eurosurveillance, focused on minks on two farms in the Netherlands.
Police not treating deadly Glasgow stabbings as terrorism
Officials said police are continuing to deal with the incident and are urging people to avoid the area.
Officials said police are continuing to deal with the incident and are urging people to avoid the area.
The week in numbers: 3 new symptoms and $1.4 billion of COVID-19 relief funds sent to dead people
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.