Watch as an iceberg breaks off of an Antarctic glacier

Watch as an iceberg breaks off of an Antarctic glacier

Scientists watched as a huge iceberg broke off from an Antarctic glacier, seen in footage released by the British Antarctic Survey.

Scientists watched as a huge iceberg broke off from an Antarctic glacier, seen in footage released by the British Antarctic Survey.

US counterterrorism operation in Yemen eliminates deputy al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Rimi

US counterterrorism operation in Yemen eliminates deputy al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Rimi

The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

Baboon grooms, 'adopts' lion cub in South African national park

Baboon grooms, 'adopts' lion cub in South African national park

Safari operator captures encounter he describes as a "once in a lifetime" sighting, a male baboon groom a lion cub and carrying it around with him.

Safari operator captures encounter he describes as a "once in a lifetime" sighting, a male baboon groom a lion cub and carrying it around with him.

Japan says 41 new cases of virus discovered on quarantined cruise ship

Japan says 41 new cases of virus discovered on quarantined cruise ship

Japan says 41 new cases of a virus have been found on a cruise ship that’s been quarantined in Yokohama harbor. That brings the total of cases to 61.

Japan says 41 new cases of a virus have been found on a cruise ship that’s been quarantined in Yokohama harbor. That brings the total of cases to 61.

Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says

Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says

Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.

Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.

China new virus deaths rise to 563; 2 cruise ships isolated

China new virus deaths rise to 563; 2 cruise ships isolated

China on Thursday reported 73 more deaths from a new virus, raising its total to 563, as the World Health Organization appealed for more funds to help countries battle the spread of the disease that led health officials in Asia to quarantine two cruise ships with some 5,400 people on board. 

China on Thursday reported 73 more deaths from a new virus, raising its total to 563, as the World Health Organization appealed for more funds to help countries battle the spread of the disease that led health officials in Asia to quarantine two cruise ships with some 5,400 people on board. 

Newborn, just 30 hours old, diagnosed with coronavirus in China

Newborn, just 30 hours old, diagnosed with coronavirus in China

At just 30 hours hold, a newborn was been diagnosed with novel coronavirus in China and became the youngest patient fighting the disease.

At just 30 hours hold, a newborn was been diagnosed with novel coronavirus in China and became the youngest patient fighting the disease.

Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'

Airline passenger arrested over false coronavirus claim says he did it for 'publicity'

An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”

An airline passenger who falsely claimed he had the coronavirus aboard a WestJet flight — and got arrested for it — now feels his prank was “probably not the best thing to do.”

9 killed, including 3 kids, at video game arcade in Mexico

9 killed, including 3 kids, at video game arcade in Mexico

Four gunmen shot to death nine people at a video game arcade in western Mexico, and among the dead were are three children aged 12, 13 and 14.

Four gunmen shot to death nine people at a video game arcade in western Mexico, and among the dead were are three children aged 12, 13 and 14.

Coronavirus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

Coronavirus death toll rises to 425, total cases now 20,438

The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.

The death toll in mainland China from the new type of virus has risen to 425, with the total number of cases now standing at 20,438, officials said Tuesday.

Built in 10 days, China opens new coronavirus hospital as death toll grows

Built in 10 days, China opens new coronavirus hospital as death toll grows

On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.

On Monday, China opened a new hospital built in 10 days to treat those diagnosed with the coronavirus and further restricted people's movement in sweeping new steps to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.

China finishes new hospital for virus patients as toll grows

China finishes new hospital for virus patients as toll grows

The World Health Organization said the number of confirmed cases will keep growing because thousands of specimens from suspected cases have yet to be tested.

The World Health Organization said the number of confirmed cases will keep growing because thousands of specimens from suspected cases have yet to be tested.

Three victims stabbed and suspect killed in London terror-related attack

Three victims stabbed and suspect killed in London terror-related attack

Police officers in south London announced that three people were stabbed in a "terrorist-related" attack, with one of the victims suffering life-threatening injuries.

Police officers in south London announced that three people were stabbed in a "terrorist-related" attack, with one of the victims suffering life-threatening injuries.

Coronavirus: First reported death outside China

Coronavirus: First reported death outside China

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a city that allow only one family member to venture out to buy supplies.

The Philippines on Sunday reported the first death from a new virus outside of China, where authorities delayed the opening of schools in the worst-hit province and tightened quarantine measures in a city that allow only one family member to venture out to buy supplies.

Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak

Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak

The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."

The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."

China announces 304 deaths, 14,380 total cases of outbreak as experts worry about economic impact

China announces 304 deaths, 14,380 total cases of outbreak as experts worry about economic impact

Figures from the National Health Commission released Sunday show an increase of 45 in the death toll and 2,590 in the number of cases for a total of 14,380, well above the number of those infected in in the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, which broke out in southern China before spreading worldwide.

Figures from the National Health Commission released Sunday show an increase of 45 in the death toll and 2,590 in the number of cases for a total of 14,380, well above the number of those infected in in the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, which broke out in southern China before spreading worldwide.