Germany, Japan, Taiwan confirm first coronavirus cases in patients who haven't traveled to China
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Germany, Taiwan and Japan have all reported the first cases of a new strain of coronavirus in people who have not recently visited China, where the deadly outbreak originated.
Powerful 7.7 earthquake hits between Cuba and Jamaica
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba on Tuesday. Witnesses reported strong shaking but there was no immediate word of casualties or heavy damage.
President Trump's Middle East peace plan calls for Palestinian state, settlement freeze
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East peace plan Tuesday, calling for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, saying it is a “win-win” opportunity for both Israel and the Palestinians.
China spurned CDC offer to send team to help contain coronavirus: US Health Secretary
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
Top U.S. health officials this week provided further details on the nation's "coordinated public health response" to the China-linked coronavirus that's killed more than 100 people and sickened thousands of others worldwide.
China confirms 2,700 cases of virus, 40 counted elsewhere
China has confirmed more than 2,700 cases of a new virus, with 81 deaths. Most have been in the central city of Wuhan where the illness first surfaced last month.
China has confirmed more than 2,700 cases of a new virus, with 81 deaths. Most have been in the central city of Wuhan where the illness first surfaced last month.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising anti-Semitism 75 years on
Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp recalled their suffering as they marked the 75th anniversary of its liberation, returning to the place where they lost entire families and warning about the ominous growth of anti-Semitism and hatred in the world.
Survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp recalled their suffering as they marked the 75th anniversary of its liberation, returning to the place where they lost entire families and warning about the ominous growth of anti-Semitism and hatred in the world.
Virus death toll in China rises as U.S. prepares evacuation
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 80 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight.
California patient is 4th US case of coronavirus from China
Health officials say a patient in California is the fourth person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China.
Health officials say a patient in California is the fourth person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China.
China's leader calls situation 'grave' as China scrambles to contain virus
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak’s epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to contain an illness that has infected more than 1,200 people and killed 41.
Death toll from strong eastern Turkey earthquake up to 29; rescue workers continue to search for survivors
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey climbed to 29 on Saturday night as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said.
Chinese New Year of the Rat: Here is what your zodiac sign is and what it means
Saturday, Jan. 25 marks the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Many will be celebrating the Year of the Rat, the first animal of 12 zodiac signs that rotate in a dozen-year cycle. For those who don’t regularly celebrate the holiday, they may not know what it is, what the Year of the Rat signifies, let alone what their own Chinese zodiac sign may be.
Saturday, Jan. 25 marks the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Many will be celebrating the Year of the Rat, the first animal of 12 zodiac signs that rotate in a dozen-year cycle. For those who don’t regularly celebrate the holiday, they may not know what it is, what the Year of the Rat signifies, let alone what their own Chinese zodiac sign may be.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
6 killed in Germany shooting, suspect arrested
Police said a suspect was arrested after the shooting that took place Friday in the town of Rot am See.
Police said a suspect was arrested after the shooting that took place Friday in the town of Rot am See.
Shanghai Disneyland, part of Great Wall of China temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Shanghai Disneyland said the shutdown would begin on Jan. 25 in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Cervical cancer survivor, 41, gives birth to 'miracle twins’: 'I feel incredibly lucky’
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
A British woman who survived cervical cancer but was told she may never be able to have children has since welcomed a set of “miracle” twins.
3 US firefighters who died in Australia crash identified
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
The three American firefighters who were killed when the aerial water tanker they were in crashed while battling wildfires in Australia have been identified by their employer.
3-year-old boy becomes youngest member of Mensa high IQ society
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
A 3-year-old boy in the U.K. became the youngest member of Mensa after scoring 142 on his IQ test.
3 American firefighters killed in plane crash while battling Australian wildfires
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed.
Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.
Death toll in China’s coronavirus outbreak rises to 17, prompting fears of wider spread
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.
A Chinese health official says 440 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed and at least nine deaths.