12 killed, dozens hurt after jetliner crashes in Kazakhstan
Officials said 54 people were reported hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition.
Officials said 54 people were reported hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition.
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Taliban claims attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.
An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss Christmas for first time in 200 years
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
Saudi Arabia sentences 5 to death for killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Five people were sentenced to death for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered by a team of Saudi agents.
Five people were sentenced to death for the killing of Washington Post columnist and royal family critic Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered by a team of Saudi agents.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
UK lawmakers approve Boris Johnson's Brexit bill, pave way to leave EU by January
Johnson’s majority in Parliament means it is almost certain to become law in January, and Britain will then leave the EU on Jan. 31.
Johnson’s majority in Parliament means it is almost certain to become law in January, and Britain will then leave the EU on Jan. 31.
State Department issues travel advisory for many parts of Mexico due to increase in violent crimes
A travel advisory was issued for Americans who want to visit Mexico as many states in the country have seen an increase in violent crimes.
A travel advisory was issued for Americans who want to visit Mexico as many states in the country have seen an increase in violent crimes.
Giuliani associate Lev Parnas got $1M from indicted Ukrainian
A business associate of Rudy Giuliani received a $1 million payment in September from an indicted Ukrainian oligarch who is a fugitive from justice in the U.S., according to prosecutors.
A business associate of Rudy Giuliani received a $1 million payment in September from an indicted Ukrainian oligarch who is a fugitive from justice in the U.S., according to prosecutors.
A decade of farewells: 20 notable deaths in the 10 years leading up to 2020
We said farewell to many legends in music, film, fashion and more in the 2010s.
We said farewell to many legends in music, film, fashion and more in the 2010s.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Miss World becomes 5th major pageant title held by black women in 2019 after Miss Jamaica crowned
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 during the ceremonies in London on Saturday, making her the fifth black woman to hold top pageant titles simultaneously.
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 during the ceremonies in London on Saturday, making her the fifth black woman to hold top pageant titles simultaneously.
Family who owns Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread to donate millions to Holocaust survivors over Nazi ties
One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors as it seeks to make amends for its use of forced laborers during the Nazi era.
One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors as it seeks to make amends for its use of forced laborers during the Nazi era.
Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Chile military plane with 38 on board goes missing on way to Antarctica
Authorities indicated that they were not optimistic about the aircraft's fate.
Authorities indicated that they were not optimistic about the aircraft's fate.