Tokyo train stabbing leaves 10 injured, suspect in custody
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
Fire officials and news reports say a man with a knife has stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo and was seized by police after fleeing.
The Canadian-U.S. Border reopens Aug. 9: what you need to know
Canada will reopen its borders for non-essential U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9. Here's everything you need to know before you load up your car.
Canada will reopen its borders for non-essential U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9. Here's everything you need to know before you load up your car.
Taliban kill director of Afghan government's media department
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
The Taliban on Friday shot and killed Dawa Khan Menapal, the director of Afghanistan's Government Information Media Center.
Birthplace of Olympics threatened as Greece battles forest fires
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
The archaeological site at the birthplace of the modern Olympics in Greece was being threatened by one of the major forest fires burning in Greece.
State Department searching for missing $6K whiskey given to Pompeo
The State Department is looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given by Japan to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo more than two years ago.
The State Department is looking into the apparent disappearance of a nearly $6,000 bottle of whisky given by Japan to then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo more than two years ago.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate planned for foreign travelers to US
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward requiring nearly all foreign visitors to the U.S. to be vaccinated for the coronavirus, a White House official says.
COVID-19 booster shots: WHO calls for moratorium until end of September
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal mostly to wealthier countries that have far outpaced the developing world in numbers of vaccinations.
Beirut explosion: Lebanon marks 1 year since blast with mourning, anger
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
The Beirut explosion killed at least 214 people and injured thousands. Lebanon is marking one year since the blast with a national day of mourning.
German court sets trial for 100-year-old former Nazi guard
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.
A German court has set a trial date for a 100-year-old man who is charged with 3,518 counts of accessory to murder on allegations he served as a Nazi SS guard at a concentration camp on the outskirts of Berlin during World War II.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Pfizer gets $3.5 billion contract to produce and donate 500M COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
Children recreate Olympic torch relay in UK streets
Children in Wales ran in their own Olympic torch relay during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
Children in Wales ran in their own Olympic torch relay during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
Belarus sprinter granted Polish visa says ‘punishment’ awaited her at home
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya who had a public feud with her team officials said authorities “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home.
US expands Afghan refugee program, citing Taliban violence
The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.
The U.S. is expanding its efforts to evacuate at-risk Afghan citizens amid Taliban violence, now including aid workers, journalists and others.
Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
US BMX rider Connor Fields sustained brain hemorrhage in Olympics crash
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
BMX rider Connor Fields, who previously won a gold medal in Rio, also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash.
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer team defeats the Netherlands on penalty kicks
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Megan Rapinoe converted the deciding penalty in a shootout and the United States advanced to the semifinals of the women’s Olympic soccer tournament 4-2 following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.
Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same relay race
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.