Philippines volcano bring threat of 'volcanic tsunami' after eruption halts flights, thousands flee
The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to "Alert Level 4," meaning that hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
The volcanology institute raised the danger level around Taal three notches on Sunday to "Alert Level 4," meaning that hazardous explosive eruption is possible within hours to days.
US soldiers killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast from Virginia, Illinois
Both soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.
Both soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.
Diego the tortoise retires, high sex drive credited with helping to save his species in the Galapagos, conservancy says
The famed Galapagos giant tortoise named Diego is credited with saving his species from extinction thanks to his high sex drive, a wildlife group reported.
The famed Galapagos giant tortoise named Diego is credited with saving his species from extinction thanks to his high sex drive, a wildlife group reported.
Orlando church offers support for earthquake-hit Puerto Rico
The church is donating the money from Sunday's collection plate to Puerto Rican earthquake relief.
The church is donating the money from Sunday's collection plate to Puerto Rican earthquake relief.
New South Wales authorities drop vegetables from helicopter to feed animals in Australia
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Helicopters have been loaded with boxes of food to drop through the bushland and canyons.
Iran anti-government protests erupt over shooting down of Ukrainian passenger plane: ‘Death to the dictator’
Anti-government protests erupted across Iran late Saturday, where thousands of demonstrators called for a regime change with chants of “death to the dictator,” following the state’s reluctant admission that it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane.
Anti-government protests erupted across Iran late Saturday, where thousands of demonstrators called for a regime change with chants of “death to the dictator,” following the state’s reluctant admission that it shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane.
Iran says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner
Iranian state TV, citing a military statement, says the country `unintentionally' shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 aboard.
Iranian state TV, citing a military statement, says the country `unintentionally' shot down a Ukrainian jetliner, killing all 176 aboard.
US blames Iran for Ukrainian jetliner downing, pledges probe
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the highest-level U.S. official to directly pin the blame on Iran, after Canadian, Australian and British leaders announced similar intelligence conclusions Thursday.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the highest-level U.S. official to directly pin the blame on Iran, after Canadian, Australian and British leaders announced similar intelligence conclusions Thursday.
US warship ‘aggressively approached’ by Russian Navy vessel in Arabian Sea, video shows
U.S. Navy officials said a warship in the Arabian Sea was "aggressively approached" by a Russian Navy vessel.
U.S. Navy officials said a warship in the Arabian Sea was "aggressively approached" by a Russian Navy vessel.
US tried, failed to take out Iranian Quds leader in Yemen, officials say
U.S. officials said the U.S. military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard's top general, Qasem Soleimani.
U.S. officials said the U.S. military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard's top general, Qasem Soleimani.
‘Devil horns’: Photo of sunrise over Persian Gulf during eclipse captures incredible phenomenon
A photograph snapped during a recent solar eclipse in the Persian Gulf has many people pointing out an uncanny resemblance to devil horns, but it's the result of a couple of unusual natural phenomena.
A photograph snapped during a recent solar eclipse in the Persian Gulf has many people pointing out an uncanny resemblance to devil horns, but it's the result of a couple of unusual natural phenomena.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
US officials: 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
Two U.S. officials suggested it could well have been a mistake.
German man dies four years after his sandwich was poisoned by co-worker, falling into a coma
During the trial, a psychologist testified that the suspect wanted to "experiment" with toxins and see how they affected his co-workers, reports said.
During the trial, a psychologist testified that the suspect wanted to "experiment" with toxins and see how they affected his co-workers, reports said.
Woman claims she predicted Harry and Meghan Markle splitting from royal family by reading asparagus spears
Self-proclaimed fortune teller Jemima Packington is claiming she predicted Harry and Meghan Markle would step back from the royal family after "reading" some asparagus spears.
Self-proclaimed fortune teller Jemima Packington is claiming she predicted Harry and Meghan Markle would step back from the royal family after "reading" some asparagus spears.
Lizzo volunteers at Australian food bank to support wildfire victims while on tour
The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.
The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.
Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
Blasts heard inside Baghdad's Green Zone, home to US embassy and seat of Iraq's government
Multiple blasts were reported from inside Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
Multiple blasts were reported from inside Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
US general: Iran missiles 'intended' to kill
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he believes Iran's missile strikes on two Iraqi bases were intended to kill Americans. Milley and Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters that 11 ballistic missiles that landed at al-Asad air base in western Iraq inflicted moderate damage, such as destroying or damaging tents and a helicopter, but no Americans were killed or injured.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he believes Iran's missile strikes on two Iraqi bases were intended to kill Americans. Milley and Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters that 11 ballistic missiles that landed at al-Asad air base in western Iraq inflicted moderate damage, such as destroying or damaging tents and a helicopter, but no Americans were killed or injured.
Smoke from Australian bushfires reaches South America, UN reports
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.