Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Between Cuba and Jamaica
The quake could be felt strongly in Santiago, the largest city in eastern Cuba.
China Building a Hospital to Treat Virus, Expands Lockdowns
On the eve of the Lunar New Year, transportation was shut down Friday in at least eight cities.
EU Launches 1 Trillion-euro Plan to Support Green Deal
The Europe Investment Plan will be funded by the EU budget and the private sector.
Iranians Shot Down Jetliner, US, Canadian, UK Leaders Say
The crash came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic attack against Iraqi military bases
At Least 63 Canadians Dead in Iran Plane Crash
A Ukrainian passenger jet crashed, killing at least 63 Canadians, just minutes after taking off from Iran’s capital.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Seeks Immunity from Corruption Charges
Netanyahu is likely delaying any trial until after March elections hoping to have a majority coalition.
Militiamen Withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq Tensions Linger
The withdrawal followed calls from the government and senior militia leaders.
Cuba Names Prime Minister for First Time Since 1976
Former tourism minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, was named the country’s first prime minister since 1976.
Pope Abolishes ‘Pontifical Secret’ in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases
The reform is an epochal decision that will facilitate coordination with civil law enforcement.
China Delays Tariffs on US Autos, Other Goods in Trade Deal
The announcement came after Washington agreed to postpone a planned tariff hike on $160 billion of Chinese goods.
Johnson Claims Brexit Mandate with New Conservative Majority
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's gamble on early elections rewarded him with a commanding majority.
Black Friday Frenzy Goes Global – and not Everyone’s Happy
People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in many countries around the world, but they do shop on Black Friday.
London Police Shoot Suspect Dead after ‘Terrorist’ Stabbings
A number of people were wounded but gave no information on the number or their conditions.
Iraq’s PM Announces he’ll Resign amid Worsening Crisis
The move by Adel Abdul-Mahdi 13 months after he took over as prime minister triggered celebrations.
Cuba Fashion Show is Small Step for Private Enterprise
A small step forward in the tumultuous relationship between the Cuban Government and its private sector.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges
The first-ever charges against a sitting Israeli prime minister capped a three-year investigation.
New Bolivian Interim Leader Blasts Mexico; Unrest Continues
Jeanine Añez, a Senate deputy leader who has claimed the interim presidency, criticized Mexico’s government.
Evo Morales Flees Crisis-torn Bolivia after Deadly Clashes
Bolivia faced its worst unrest in decades amid a political vacuum
Deadly Ambush Shows Mexico Lost Control of Area
Questions have also arisen over whether the army can do its job even when it is present.
Regret at Trump’s Decision to Pull out of Paris Climate Agreement
EU hopes US will rethink choice to pull out of climate pact.
EU Grants Brexit Delay to Jan. 31; the Third Brexit Extension
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said it was Parliament’s fault, not Johnson’s.
Argentina’s Center-left Peronists Celebrate Return to Power
The election was dominated by concerns over the country’s economic woes and rising poverty.
Canada’s Trudeau Wins 2nd Term but Loses Majority
Trudeau’s Liberal party took the most seats in Parliament for the best chance to form a government.
Turkey Presses Syrian Assault as Thousands Flee the Fighting
The region was pounded with airstrikes and an artillery bombardment.
Turkey Begins Offensive Against Kurdish Fighters in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the start of the campaign.
Arch Bridge Falls in Taiwan Bay, Divers Search for Victims
Six people, all foreigners, were missing and believed trapped on one of the fishing boats.
UK Court: Johnson’s Suspension of Parliament Was Illegal
The unanimous, strongly worded Supreme Court judgment was a major blow to Prime Minister.
Hundreds of Thousands Stranded as Thomas Cook Collapses
Families stranded, honeymoons and vacations canceled, thousands of workers laid off.
China to Lift Punitive Tariffs on US Soybeans, Pork
China will suspend tariff hikes on soybeans, pork and some other farm goods ahead of negotiations.
‘Total Devastation’: Humanitarian Crisis in the Wake of Hurricane Dorian
The storm parked itself over the Bahamas for a day and a half pounding it in a catastrophic onslaught.
G-7 Nations Pledge $40 Million to Fight Amazon Fires
Groups are contributing support for the rainforests which are a major absorber of carbon dioxide.
Global Worry Over Amazon Fires Escalates; Bolsonaro Defiant
The growing threat to what some call “the lungs of the planet” has ignited a bitter dispute.
US Talks Secretly to Venezuela Socialist Party Boss
The U.S. has opened up secret communications with Venezuela’s socialist party boss.
Israel Bars US Congresswomen – with a Nudge from Trump
Israel barred two Muslim-American congresswomen from entering the country for a visit.
Boris Johnson’s Chaotic Path to Power Finally Pays Off
Boris Johnson aspires to be a modern-day Winston Churchill. Critics fear he’s a British Donald Trump.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared a Global Health Emergency
More than 1,600 people have died since August in the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.
Investigators Recover Helicopter that Crashed in Bahamas
Investigators have recovered the helicopter that crashed that killed coal billionaire Chris Cline and six other Americans.
Much to Disagree on as Trump, Macron Meet on D-Day
acknowledged their differences on key world issues when they met Thursday.
Europe Wakes up to Climate Concerns after Green Wave in Vote
Green parties in Germany, France, Britain and elsewhere celebrated big gains.
The US Government Suspends all Air Traffic with Venezuela
All commercial passenger and cargo flights between the U.S. and Venezuela suspended.
The White House Abstains from Global Pledge to Curb Online Violence
The White House is not endorsing efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate.
Maduro’s Foes Fill Embassies in Venezuela as Crisis Deepens
As Venezuela’s crisis deepens, more and more government opponents are on the run.
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Northern Panama
Panamanian authorities said at least two people had been injured in a village.
North Korea Fires Several Short-range Projectiles into Sea
A likely sign of Pyongyang’s growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington.
What’s Next for Venezuela after Days of Tumult?
After days of upheaval, Venezuela is sinking back into political stalemate.
LATEST: Venezuela’s Guaido Takes to Streets in Military Uprising
Juan Guaidó took to the streets with a small contingent of heavily armed troops.
Socialists Win Spain Election, Far-right Emerges as Player
With 99% of ballots counted, the Socialists led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez won 29% of the vote.
Official: Local Militants Carried out Sri Lanka Attacks
Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka, mostly in or around Colombo, the capital.
Catastrophic Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
The blaze collapsed the cathedral’s spire and spread to one of its landmark rectangular towers.
WikiLeaks’ Assange Arrested at Ecuador Embassy in London
Police in London arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean embassy.
Arab League Rejects Trump’s Israel Policies at Annual Summit
The Arab League rejected the U.S. recognition of Israeli control over the Golan Heights.
Over 1,000 Feared Dead after Cyclone Slams into Mozambique
More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after the cyclone hit the island.
Crucial Link Between the U.S. and Cuba Eliminated: 5-Year Visa
The elimination of the visa cuts a vital link between the U.S. and Cuba by forcing Cubans.
New Zealand Digs Graves as Mosque Massacre Toll Rises to 50
New Zealand mosque massacre toll rises to 50, the worst terrorist attack in the country’s modern history.
49 Killed in New Zealand Mosque Shootings; 1 Charged
Authorities detained four people and defused explosive devices.
More Nations Ground Boeing 737 Max 8s After Ethiopia Crash
The crash was the second involving a Max 8 plane in just five months.
Chaos Spreads in Venezuela After Days Without Power
The United States announced it is pulling the remaining staff from its embassy in Venezuela.
Ethiopian Crash Victims Were Aid Workers, Doctors, Academics
Victims were dozens of international aid workers hailing from several countries in Africa and around the globe.
London Man is 2nd Patient to Be Free of HIV after Transplant
A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant.
Attacked and Powerless, Venezuela Soldiers Choose Desertion
Colombia’s restive border with Venezuela has become a refuge for 40 Venezuelan soldiers.
Venezuela Standoff Turns Deadly as Troops Block Aid Delivery
Guaido urged the international community to keep all options open in the fight to oust Maduro.
Cellphone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast to Cuba
Changes are subtle but palpable as Cubans challenge government officials online and more.
Deadly Crackdown Stokes Fear Among Protesters in Venezuela
At least 43 people have been killed in the round of protests that began last month.
Maduro Reveals Secret Meetings with Trump Administration
Maduro holds out hope of meeting the U.S. president soon to resolve the crisis.
Politics Prevail in Rush to Supply Venezuela Much-needed Aid
Getting the food into Venezuela is no easy task for international relief organizations.
Pope Caps Visit to Arabian Peninsula with Historic Mass
It was considered to be the largest display of public worship by Christians on the peninsula, the birthplace of Islam.
Venezuelan Opposition Targeted by Internet Censors
Guaido’s efforts to reach citizens via the internet have been hindered by the dominant provider.
Venezuelans Take to Streets in Walkout to Push Maduro Out
Opposition leader Juan Guaido is looking to ratchet up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro with walkouts across Venezuela
Tornado Hits Havana; at Least 172 Hurts, 3 Dead
A tornado and pounding rains smashed into the eastern part of Cuba’s capital overnight.
Rivals Maduro and Guaido Vie for Venezuelan Military Backing
Supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaido handed leaflets to soldiers detailing a proposed amnesty law.
Venezuela’s Guaido Declares himself President amid Protests
The bold challenge to Maduro’s rule immediately drew recognition from the Trump administration.
Multiple US Service Members Killed in Syria Blast
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the rare attack in the U.S.-patrolled town of Manbij.
UK’s May Faces No-confidence Vote after Brexit Plan Crushed
British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister’s divorce deal with the European Union.
Turkey Appears to Snub US; no Assurances on Syrian Kurds
Turkey’s president who said there would be “no concession” in Ankara’s push against Kurds.
Hundreds Dead, Dozens Missing by Tsunami in Indonesia
A tsunami has killed hundreds in Indonesia during a busy holiday weekend.
Nations Adopt ‘Rulebook’ to Put Paris Climate Deal into Action
Almost 200 nations, including the world’s top greenhouse gas producers, China and the United States.
Paris Under Siege: Tear Gas, Fury on the Champs-Elysees
From all corners of the country, French protesters came by the thousands in trains, buses and cars.
US, China Reach 90-day Ceasefire on Tariffs in Trade Dispute
Trump agreed to hold off on plans to raise tariffs Jan. 1 on $200 billion in Chinese goods.
Tariff Tensions Shadow US, Canada, Mexico Trade Pact Signing
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is meant to replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.
Chinese Researcher in China Claims First Gene-edited Babies
A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies.
French Protesters Angry Over Fuel Taxes Clash with Police
Thousands of police were deployed nationwide to contain the eighth day of deadly demonstrations.
WikiLeaks’ Assange Faces Charges; Lawyer Says he’d Fight
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not willingly travel to the United States to face charges.
May Wins Cabinet Backing for Brexit Deal but Pitfalls Remain
The decision triggers the final steps on the long and rocky road to Brexit.
Indonesia Lion Air Flight with 188 on Board Crashes into Sea
It is a blow to the country’s aviation safety record after the lifting of bans on its airlines by the European Union and U.S.
Brazil Elects Far-right Congressman Bolsonaro to Presidency
Jair Bolsonaro has waxed nostalgic for Brazil’s old military dictatorship before.
Putin Says Russia Will Target Nations Hosting US Missiles
Putin says if the United States deploys intermediate-range missiles in Europe, Russia will have to target the nations.
Growing Caravan of Migrants Pushes Deeper into Mexico
Thousands of Honduran migrants hoping to reach the U.S. stretched out in the city of Tapachula.
China’s Economic Growth Slows amid Trade Battle with US
China’s economic growth decelerated further in the latest quarter, adding to challenges for communist leaders.
US Pastor Released from House Arrest, Flown out of Turkey
The 50-year-old evangelical pastor had already spent nearly two years in detention.
Strong Aftershock Rattles North Haiti Day after Deadly Quake
The epicenter of the aftershock was located 9.8 miles north-northwest of Port-de-Paix.
Desperation Everywhere, Aid Slow to Reach Indonesia Victims
Residents begging Indonesia’s president to help them, hungry survivors crawled into stores.
Kim Agrees to Dismantle Main Nuke Site if US Takes Steps Too
The leaders of North and South Korea announced a wide range of agreement.
Russia’s Biggest War Games Include Submarine Hunt in Pacific
About 3,200 troops from China have joined about 300,000 Russian troops for a week of war games.
Skepticism Rising in S. Korea Ahead of 3rd Summit with North
The shine is starting to come off South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s engagement strategy with the North.
Japan Quake Toll up to 16 as Rescuers Dig Through Landslides
Update: survivors trapped in mud and debris from landslides triggered by a powerful earthquake in northern Japan.
Amsterdam: ‘Terrorist Motive’ Alleged in Attack on Americans
A 19-year-old Afghan citizen had a “terrorist motive” for allegedly stabbing two Americans in Amsterdam.
Eurozone Unemployment Falls to Decade Low of 8.2 Percent
Unemployment across the 19-country eurozone has fallen to its lowest level since the most acute phase.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies at Age 80
The charismatic global diplomat led the world body through one of its most turbulent periods.
Latest: Death Toll Hits 39 in Italy Bridge Collapse; Blame Begins
A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed Tuesday in the Italian port city of Genoa.
