Iran cancels Friday prayers amid more coronavirus deaths
Iranian state television says Friday prayers have been canceled across all provincial capitals amid the country's growing coronavirus outbreak.
Iranian state television says Friday prayers have been canceled across all provincial capitals amid the country's growing coronavirus outbreak.
US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
U.S. launches first strike against Taliban since peace deal
The U.S. conducted Wednesday its first airstrike against Taliban forces in Afghanistan, a military spokesman said, days after signing an ambitious peace deal with the militant group in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
The U.S. conducted Wednesday its first airstrike against Taliban forces in Afghanistan, a military spokesman said, days after signing an ambitious peace deal with the militant group in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
22-year-old grocery store bagger wins $70 million after buying lotto ticket at work
Gregory Mathieu, 22, won $70 million from a lotto ticket he bought from the grocery store where he works. He says he's sharing his winnings with his family.
Gregory Mathieu, 22, won $70 million from a lotto ticket he bought from the grocery store where he works. He says he's sharing his winnings with his family.
Warm winter means no ice wine from Germany for the first time in years
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
Coughing, Pope Francis tells pilgrims he is skipping retreat because of a cold
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Pope Francis said he is skipping a week-long retreat because of a cold.
Virus spreads to over 60 countries; France closes the Louvre
The number of countries hit by the virus climbed past 60, and the death toll worldwide reached at least 3,000.
The number of countries hit by the virus climbed past 60, and the death toll worldwide reached at least 3,000.
Pope makes Sunday appearance but skipping retreat
It is the first time in his seven-year papacy that he has missed the spiritual exercises that he initiated early in his ponitificate to mark the start of each Lenten season. Such retreats are typical Jesuits, an order to which he belongs.
It is the first time in his seven-year papacy that he has missed the spiritual exercises that he initiated early in his ponitificate to mark the start of each Lenten season. Such retreats are typical Jesuits, an order to which he belongs.
US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
Pope sick a 2nd day with apparent cold, cancels audiences
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
Pope Francis has canceled his official audiences after apparently coming down with a cold.
United Airlines latest to offer fee waivers to Italy amid coronavirus outbreak
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Travelers who booked flights through the airline will have the option to change to alternate flights without incurring fees (under certain conditions).
Dominican Republic turns back cruise ship amid coronavirus fears
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
A joint statement by the Public Health Ministry and Port Authority said that the captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two British citizens and two U.S. citizens were under medical observation for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or breathing difficulty.
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.
Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.
CDC graphic resurfaces amid coronavirus fears, shows how facial hair can interfere with respirators
On the heels of the latest announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the spread of coronavirus in the United States is "inevitable," an infographic from the organization has resurfaced regarding facial hair and masks.
On the heels of the latest announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the spread of coronavirus in the United States is "inevitable," an infographic from the organization has resurfaced regarding facial hair and masks.
Clive Cussler, million-selling adventure writer, dead at 88
Adventure writer Clive Cussler has died in his Arizona home. He was 88 years old.
Adventure writer Clive Cussler has died in his Arizona home. He was 88 years old.
Caution, cancellations mark Ash Wednesday in time of coronavirus
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.
The Vatican was going ahead with plans for Pope Francis to celebrate the Ash Wednesday ritual kicking off the Catholic Church's Lenten season, but elsewhere in Italy Masses were canceled over fears of the new coronavirus and other Catholic countries took precautions.