Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Beirut pauses to remember the dead a week after explosion
People in Beriut observed a minute of silence at 6:08 p.m. local time, the moment on Aug. 4 that thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the city's port.
People in Beriut observed a minute of silence at 6:08 p.m. local time, the moment on Aug. 4 that thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the city's port.
Russia announces it has registered a COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia on Tuesday became the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism.
After more than three months with no coronavirus cases, New Zealand reports an outbreak
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Record number of Americans gave up US citizenship in 2020, report says
The pandemic, along with the current political climate and burdensome tax reporting, has apparently motivated many Americans to cut ties with the United States.
The pandemic, along with the current political climate and burdensome tax reporting, has apparently motivated many Americans to cut ties with the United States.
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests
In a brief televised speech, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Monday that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people “and fight the battle for change alongside them.”
In a brief televised speech, Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Monday that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people “and fight the battle for change alongside them.”
Sinabung volcano ejects towering column of ash over Indonesia
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
Indonesia's rumbling Mount Sinabung has erupted with a column of volcanic materials shooting high into the sky.
The Latest: Beirut protesters enter government buildings
Earlier on Saturday, protesters entered the empty buildings of the Foreign Ministry and declared it the headquarters of their protest movement.
Earlier on Saturday, protesters entered the empty buildings of the Foreign Ministry and declared it the headquarters of their protest movement.
Intelligence indicates foreign interference into 2020 U.S. election
Doug Luzader reports.
Doug Luzader reports.
Crews searching around the clock for survivors in Beirut
The search continues as a day of unrest unfolds in Beirut.
The search continues as a day of unrest unfolds in Beirut.
Alpine Glacier in Italy
Alpine Glacier in Italy
Alpine Glacier in Italy
Protests in Beirut following massive blast
Activists who called for the protest set up symbolic nooses at Beirut's Martyrs' Square to hang politicians whose corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday's blast.
Activists who called for the protest set up symbolic nooses at Beirut's Martyrs' Square to hang politicians whose corruption and negligence they blame for Tuesday's blast.
Documents show warnings raised for years over explosive chemicals at Beirut port
Documents show warnings were raised at least 10 times over the past six years about the massive stockpile of explosive chemicals stored at Beirut's port.
Documents show warnings were raised at least 10 times over the past six years about the massive stockpile of explosive chemicals stored at Beirut's port.
14 dead, 123 injured when Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Indian news reports say Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing in heavy rain; some people injured.
Mother plays piano in home wrecked by explosion in Beirut
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
Lebanese judge: 16 port staffers arrested over Beirut blast
Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.
Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
Bay Area rings bells for 75th anniversary of atom bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
At the same time around the world, some 50 cities in the United States held bell-ringing ceremonies as part of the U.S. Japan Sister Cities Bell RInging Project.
At the same time around the world, some 50 cities in the United States held bell-ringing ceremonies as part of the U.S. Japan Sister Cities Bell RInging Project.
Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.