Puzzling New Zealand virus outbreak grows to 17 cases
WELLINGTON – A puzzling new outbreak of the coronavirus in New Zealand’s largest city grew to 17 cases on Thursday, with officials saying the...
Warlord’s release from US prison ups tension
MIAMI – A last-minute battle is unfolding over the fate of a former paramilitary warlord who the Colombian government wants returned following a long...
3 dead, 6 in hospital after train derails in Scotland
LONDON – Three people were killed and six others injured Wednesday when a passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland after heavy rain and flooding...
New Zealand locks down all nursing homes
AUCKLAND – New Zealand locked down nursing homes nationwide on Wednesday after a 102-day streak without the coronavirus ended, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern...
Somalia’s new bill allows child marriage
JOHANNESBURG – An outcry is rising in Somalia as parliament considers a bill that would allow child marriage once a girl’s sexual organs mature...
Israel to open first ‘sail-in’ floating cinema
ISRAEL is set to launch its first "sail-in" cinema that will allow moviegoers to watch a movie on a floating screen while riding boats...
Russia developed ‘first’ COVID vaccine – Putin
MOSCOW – Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism....
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
PORTLAND, Ore. – The arrest during protests in Portland, Oregon, United States of a Black woman who became a leading activist in the racial...
1 dead, 6 rescued in Baltimore gas explosion
BALTIMORE – A natural gas explosion destroyed three row houses in Baltimore on Monday morning, killing a woman and trapping other people in the...
Facebook creates unit devoted to financial services
Facebook on Monday said it has created a new unit devoted to financial services to harmonize payment systems on its platform.
The new group, called...