China defends how it handled the rocket falling to Earth
The administrator of the American space agency and others accused Beijing of acting recklessly by allowing its rocket to fall to Earth seemingly uncontrolled Sunday.
The administrator of the American space agency and others accused Beijing of acting recklessly by allowing its rocket to fall to Earth seemingly uncontrolled Sunday.
US Navy seizes massive cache of illegal weapons likely bound for Yemen
The U.S. Navy seized a massive cache of illicit weapons, including assault weapons, machine guns and sniper rifles, likely bound for Yemen to support the country's Houthi rebels, according to the Associated Press.
The U.S. Navy seized a massive cache of illicit weapons, including assault weapons, machine guns and sniper rifles, likely bound for Yemen to support the country's Houthi rebels, according to the Associated Press.
Italian judge on the path to sainthood after getting killed by mobsters
A magistrate slain by mobsters in Sicily and praised by two popes has been beatified by the Roman Catholic church on Sunday in the last formal step before possible sainthood.
A magistrate slain by mobsters in Sicily and praised by two popes has been beatified by the Roman Catholic church on Sunday in the last formal step before possible sainthood.
China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean
China's space agency said a core segment of its biggest rocket reentered Earth?s atmosphere above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean and that most of it burned up early Sunday.
China's space agency said a core segment of its biggest rocket reentered Earth?s atmosphere above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean and that most of it burned up early Sunday.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Famed German architect Helmut Jahn killed in Illinois bike accident
Helmut Jahn, a prominent German architect who designed an Illinois state government building and worked on the design of the FBI headquarters in Washington, was killed when two vehicles struck the bicycle he was riding outside Chicago.
Helmut Jahn, a prominent German architect who designed an Illinois state government building and worked on the design of the FBI headquarters in Washington, was killed when two vehicles struck the bicycle he was riding outside Chicago.
Bindi Irwin shares Mother's Day artwork that includes her late father: 'Life has other plans'
Famous conservationist posted a family portrait that shows Steve Irwin holding her daughter Grace.
Famous conservationist posted a family portrait that shows Steve Irwin holding her daughter Grace.
EU doesn’t renew order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after inking deal with Pfizer
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.
Death toll soars to 50 in bombing near girls' school in Afghanistan
Many of the dead are between 11 and 15 years old, Afghan officials said.
Many of the dead are between 11 and 15 years old, Afghan officials said.
200 Palestinians hurt in clash with Israeli police at mosque, medics say
The Palestinian emergency service says more than 200 people were wounded in a night of heavy clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and elsewhere in Jerusalem, where tensions have soared in recent weeks.
The Palestinian emergency service says more than 200 people were wounded in a night of heavy clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and elsewhere in Jerusalem, where tensions have soared in recent weeks.
‘Undoubtedly impressive’: British Marines facilitate jet suit test that allows flight between boats and ships
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
The Royal Marines facilitated the flight on Saturday, trying to determine if the suit would be beneficial to maritime military operations.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
Rome jury convicts 2 Bay Area men in slaying of police officer
A jury in Rome has convicted two American friends from the Bay Area in the 2019 slaying of a police officer in a drug sting gone awry, sentencing them to life in prison.
A jury in Rome has convicted two American friends from the Bay Area in the 2019 slaying of a police officer in a drug sting gone awry, sentencing them to life in prison.
Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 16
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become the first to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for ages as young as 12.
Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.
Italy jury deliberates fate of two Bay Area men charged with police slaying
Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were indicted on charges of homicide, attempted extortion, assault, resisting a public official and carrying an attack-style knife without just cause. Both contend they acted in self-defense.
Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 20, were indicted on charges of homicide, attempted extortion, assault, resisting a public official and carrying an attack-style knife without just cause. Both contend they acted in self-defense.