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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The blast shattered windows and sent thick smoke billowing from the city center.
UN report says North Korea ‘probably’ developed miniature nuclear bombs to fit long-range missiles
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.
South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.
European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.
Couple rescues puppies after losing ‘everything’ to Hanna flooding in Mexico
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
US closes consulate in Chengdu, China, after Houston order
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
The American flag has been taken down at a U.S. consulate in southwestern China, according to state media, as officials vacate the premises under order of the Chinese government.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
China orders US to close consulate in Chengdu amid rising tensions
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.
The move was a response to the Trump administration's order this week for Beijing to close its consulate in Houston.