New Zealand marks 100 days of COVID-19 virus elimination
New Zealand on Sunday marked 100 days since it stamped out the spread of the coronavirus, a rare bright spot in a world that continues to be ravaged by the disease.
Mauritius races to contain oil spill, protect coastline
Thousands of students, environmental activists and residents of Mauritius are working around the clock to reduce the damage done to the Indian Ocean island from an oil spill after a tanker ran aground on a coral reef.
Brazil reaches grim milestone - 100,000 deaths from COVID-19
Brazil has surpassed a grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Documents show warnings raised for years over explosive chemicals at Beirut port
Documents show warnings were raised at least 10 times over the past six years about the massive stockpile of explosive chemicals stored at Beirut's port.
Pub in Spain bans popular sing-along song amid coronavirus fears: 'There will be no... touching hands'
There will also be no 'touching you'.
Air India flight skids off runway, splits in 2 while landing in southern India; 16 dead, more than 100 hurt
A special Indian government evacuation flight carrying people home who were stranded because of the coronavirus skidded off a runway and split in two while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India.
Lebanon president says he knew of chemicals at port in July
The chemicals exploded Tuesday after apparently being set off by a fire, in a massive blast that killed nearly 150 people, wounded thousands and caused billions of dollars of damage across the city. Bodies were still being recovered from the rubble on Friday.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Mother plays piano in home wrecked by explosion in Beirut
A mother played a solemn but uplifting tune on a piano amongst the wreckage of her home in Beirut, Lebanon, after a massive explosion destroyed buildings in the city and killed at least 135 people.
Lebanese judge: 16 port staffers arrested over Beirut blast
Lebanon’s state-run news agency says 16 employees at Beirut’s port have been detained over this weeks explosion that killed more than 100 people and wounded thousands.
Eiffel Tower in Paris goes dark in show of solidarity with Beirut after massive explosion
The massive Aug. 4 explosion left over 130 dead and thousands injured.
South Philadelphia church congregation offers prayers for Beirut
One of the oldest Lebanese churches in the country, Saint Maron's Church in South Philadelphia offered their prayers for Beirut following a massive warehouse blast that leveled the heavily populated port section of the city.
Hiroshima survivors worry that world will forget
Survivors of the U.S atomic bombing share a growing sense of urgency as Hiroshima marks its 75th anniversary on Thursday.
Negligence probed in deadly Beirut blast amid public anger
Public anger mounted against the ruling elite that is being blamed for the chronic mismanagement and carelessness that led to the disaster.
Video captures moment of massive Beirut explosion as bride poses for photographs
The video shows the moment the blast ripped through the city, sending everyone in the shot scrambling.
Beirut blast devastation seen in new satellite images
The blast was the force equivalent of detonating 2.2 kilotons of TNT, officials said.
TikTok announces new rules to curb misinformation ahead of 2020 election
The Chinese-owned video platform announced new steps to combat misinformation and foreign interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
US officials dispute Trump's claim that Beirut blast was attack
U.S. officials say there is no indication that a massive explosion in Lebanon that killed at least 100 people was an attack.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
Beirut blast: Massive explosion shakes Lebanon's capital; at least 70 dead, thousands injured
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.