Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
World War II mine detonated off coast of Croatia
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
The mine had to be moved and detonated away from residential buildings.
Cuban baseball player defects after team's loss to USA in World Baseball Classic
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Ivan Prieto Gonzalez failed to show up to his flight back to Havana with the team on Monday.
Top Israeli minister says there’s ‘no such thing’ as Palestinian people
The Israeli minister's remarks are part of a reported history of offensive statements against the Palestinians. Last month, he called for a Palestinian town to be “erased" after radical Jewish settlers rampaged through the area in response to a shooting.
The Israeli minister's remarks are part of a reported history of offensive statements against the Palestinians. Last month, he called for a Palestinian town to be “erased" after radical Jewish settlers rampaged through the area in response to a shooting.
UN climate report warns world is on 'thin ice'
“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”
“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”
Putin sticks to protocol during visit from China's Xi Jinping
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
Putin and Xi were expected to touch on issues related to Ukraine, a spokesman said, adding that Russia's president would likely offer a “detailed explanation" of Moscow's view on the current situation.
US aid worker, French journalist abducted nearly 2 years ago freed in West Africa
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
Authorities say an American aid worker and a French journalist held by Islamic extremists have been freed in West Africa.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 15, causes widespread damage
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
The magnitude 6.8 quake hit about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, an area with over 3 million people.
Facing arrest warrant for war crimes, Vladimir Putin visits Crimea
Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.
Vladimir Putin's visit to Crimea Saturday marked the anniversary of the peninsula's annexation from Ukraine, a move that most of the world denounced as illegal in 2014.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war crimes
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
'Teletubby' boot by Christian Cowan can be yours for $2,500
These boots are made for gawking. A designer is combining high fashion with a childhood classic, and it has received mixed reviews.
These boots are made for gawking. A designer is combining high fashion with a childhood classic, and it has received mixed reviews.
Mexican president says lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
On Friday, Mexico's president Andrés Manuel López Obrador told a morning news briefing that the problem was caused by “a lack of hugs, of embraces.”
This Florida city is one of the 'World's Greatest Places' according to TIME magazine
TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2023 features an array of unique and highly sought international destinations. The list features places like Loango National Park in Gabon, Africa, The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, the French Polynesian Islands — and also a Florida city.
TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2023 features an array of unique and highly sought international destinations. The list features places like Loango National Park in Gabon, Africa, The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, the French Polynesian Islands — and also a Florida city.
Man sentenced to life in prison after returning to murder scene to drunkenly tell police 'what happened'
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
In the video, Marek Hecko approaches the crime scene while "heavily intoxicated." He begins telling officers that he knows what had happened and that he can help.
Protests erupt in France over Emmanuel Macron's retirement age bill
President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote angering opponents of the measure.
President Emmanuel Macron is pushing a bill that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 through parliament without a vote angering opponents of the measure.
China’s Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in show of support for Vladimir Putin
China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.
China has refused to condemn Moscow’s aggression and sought to project itself as neutral in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while accusing NATO and the U.S. of provoking Russia into military action.
Chinese businessman charged in alleged $1 billion fraud conspiracy
Prosecutors said Guo Wengui allegedly lied to thousands of online followers before misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars.
Prosecutors said Guo Wengui allegedly lied to thousands of online followers before misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars.
UK prime minister in doghouse after letting pet roam free in London park
In January, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Suna was fined by police for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.
In January, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Suna was fined by police for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.
Iowa mom, grandpa, arrested after newborn baby 'left to die' and disposed of: Police
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.
Iowa police said that the woman had the baby in late-February.