White House: North Korea conducted short-range missile test
The missile tests were confirmed by two senior Biden administration officials.
Vatican bars gay union blessing, says God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex unions since God “cannot bless sin.”
Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on historic visit
Francis urged Muslims to embrace their Christian neighbors as a precious resource.
Energy-related emissions up in December despite pandemic
Emissions from the production and use of oil, gas and coal were 2% higher in December 2020 than a year earlier.
France’s Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail
The former 66-year-old president was convicted of trying to bribe a magistrate.
US strike, first under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman
The Pentagon said the strikes were retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month.
Flamboyant former Argentine President Carlos Menem dies
The 90-year-old former Argentine leader had been ailing in recent weeks.
Cuba will again isolate visitors to fight COVID-19
Cuban authorities said Saturday they will tighten measures against the spread of COVID-19, requiring tourists and others who visit the island to isolate at...
Mexican president tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild
López Obrador who has been criticized for his handling of Mexico’s pandemic is under medical treatment.
Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days
One of the latest in a series of last-minute moves before Biden takes office on Jan. 20.
Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea
Rescuers pulled out body parts, pieces of clothing, and scraps of metal from the surface.
Venezuela’s socialists take control of once-defiant congress
The ruling socialist party assumes the leadership of Venezuela’s congress.
UK judge refuses US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser rejected defense arguments; the U.S. government will appeal.
6.3 earthquake kills 7 in Croatia, leaves others missing
It happened southwest of the capital, displacing scores of area residents or making them afraid to sleep indoors.
Pope on Christmas: Vaccines for all; needy, vulnerable first
Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all.
Virus outlier Sweden adopts more restrictions as cases rise
Sweden has stood out among European nations for its comparatively hands-off response to the pandemic.
‘Route out’ of pandemic: UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, got the shot on what has dubbed “V-Day.”
China spacecraft lands on moon to bring rocks back to Earth
The Chinese spacecraft will bring back lunar rocks to Earth for the first time since the 1970s.
Cuban government agrees to dialogue with artists after demonstration
A group of Cuban artists and intellectuals say they won an unusual government vow.
Argentines bid a raucous farewell to Maradona amid clashes
Soccer superstar Diego Maradona was buried in a private ceremony attended by only two dozen people.
Venezuela judge convicts 6 American oil execs, orders prison
The so-called Citgo 6 are employees of Houston-based Citgo refining company.
3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper
AstraZeneca says late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective.
Final weeks of historic hurricane season bring new storms
New tropical storm Theta is chugging east toward Europe on the cusp of hurricane status.
World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win
World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden’s election as U.S. president.
US formally exits Paris pact aiming to curb climate change
The move further isolates Washington in the world but has no immediate impact on international efforts to curb global warming.
England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass 1 million
Johnson made a sudden about-face and confirmed that stringent restrictions on daily life.
3 dead in church attack, plunging France into dual emergency
The attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice was the third in two months in France.
Azerbaijan, Armenia report shelling of cities despite truce
Azerbaijan accused Armenia of attacking its cities and villages in violation of the cease-fire deal.
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
The judge imposed the maximum available sentence on 29-year-old Australian gunman Brenton Harrison Tarrant.
Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine
It took six months or so to get to 10 million cases after the virus first appeared.
Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests
Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people.
Economy tanking, Cuba launches some long-delayed reforms
Cuba has launched the first in a series of long-promised reforms meant to bolster the private sector.
Massive Beirut blast kills more than 70, injures thousands
A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the city’s port.
Ex-Mexico governor arrested in Miami on extradition request
Mexican prosecutors said the government had sought ex-Chihuahua Gov. Cesar Duarte’s extradition.
FBI: Shooter at Pensacola military base linked to al-Qaida
The FBI learned of the contacts between Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani and operatives of al-Qaida.
Maduro airs video of American detained in Venezuela plot
Maduro aired a video of Luke Denman on state television, a 34-year-old Texas native.
In Latin America, face masks become a form of expression
Motifs showing up on masks are varied, often reflecting local cultures.
Ex-Green Beret claims he led foiled raid into Venezuela
Goudreau said everything he did was legal but in any case, he’s prepared to pay the cost.
Deadliest shooting rampage in Canadian history leaves 22 dead
A gunman disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and across Nova Scotia.
Virus crisis cuts off billions sent to poor around the world
The devastation by COVID-19 is affecting the financial lifelines of poor people across the globe.
US to Deploy Anti-drug Navy Ships Near Venezuela
The Trump administration is beefing up counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean.
US Indicts Venezuela’s Maduro on Narcoterrorism Charges
The Justice Department charged him and his inner circle with several indictments.
Half-million Infected Worldwide as Economic Toll Rises
The number of infections around the globe reached a half-million causing human and economic toll.
World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus Crisis a Pandemic
The WHO added that Iran and Italy are the new front lines of the battle against the virus.
Virus Hits 100,000 Cases as it Upends Lives, Livelihoods
The virus, which has killed nearly 3,400 people, edged into more and more U.S. states.
Dominican Republic Reports First Confirmed Caribbean Virus Case
The new coronavirus in the tourist-rich Caribbean, a 62-year-old Italian man.
In Scramble to Stop Virus, Testing Raises Tough Questions
The questions are global: how to make sure that working test kits get out to the labs that need them.
New Virus Cases Fall; Xi Urged Steps as Early as Jan. 7
The disclosure indicates top leaders knew about the outbreak’s potential severity weeks before.
Fall in New Cases Raises Hope in Virus Outbreak in China
While most of the infections have been in China, it has gradually rippled overseas.
Britain Leaves the European Union, Leaps into the Unknown
many Britons mourned the loss of their EU identity, some marked the passing with tearful vigils.
U.S. Advise Against All Travel to China; Virus Declared Emergency
The World Health Organization declared an outbreak of the new virus in China.
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.
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