Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.
Prince Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life, Prince Andrew says
The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.
The death of Prince Philip has left “a huge void” in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday. Other royal family members also paid tribute to their late father.
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Caribbean island St. Vincent prepares for possibly more volcanic eruptions
People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.
People who ignored an initial warning to evacuate the area closest to a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent raced to get clear Saturday.
Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals new details about lost city
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.
Prince Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support after his father's death
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.
Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99, Buckingham Palace confirms
Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99.
Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99.
Royal consorts, past and future, in Britain's changing monarchy
Prince Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history by more than a decade when he died Friday at 99.
Prince Philip was the longest-serving royal consort in British history by more than a decade when he died Friday at 99.
Japan enacts more coronavirus measures in Tokyo ahead of Summer Olympics
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Japan says it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics.
Eight months pregnant athlete wins gold medal for taekwondo in national tournament
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
Eight months pregnant athlete wins gold medal for taekwondo in national tournament
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
A female athlete managed to clinch a gold medal win in taekwondo all while she was eight months pregnant.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
China warns of 'robust response' should US boycott Winter Olympics over claims of human rights abuse
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
China has warned the U.S. not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach in response to complaints about the country’s human rights record.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant winner suffers head injuries after previous winner snatches crown from head
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
The 2021 winner of the “Mrs. Sri Lanka” beauty pageant said she suffered injuries after a previous winner snatched the crown off of her head, claiming that she was ineligible.
New Zealand increases minimum wage to $20 per hour, raises taxes on nation’s wealthiest by 39%
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.