US announces new weapons package for Ukraine as funds dwindle
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
NASA spacecraft to converge with Demon of Chaos asteroid as it nears Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.
Japanese Moon lander SLIM successfully reaches lunar orbit on Christmas
Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Prague university shooting: Police seek motive after 14 killed, dozens injured
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
Mass shooting in downtown Prague kills at least 15 people, wounds 2 dozen more
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un again threatens nuclear strike as he lauds troops for long-range missile launch
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile tests in five months.
US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’
The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela’s history comes weeks after the Biden administration agreed to suspend some sanctions, following a commitment by Maduro and an opposition faction to work toward free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election.
Immigration drives 2nd consecutive year of US population growth, Census Bureau reveals
The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth.
Iceland volcano: Photos, video show powerful eruption in display of Earth's power
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'
"A Christmas Carol," a globally celebrated timeless tale of heartwarming human redemption crafted as a haunting holiday ghost story, was published in London on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843.
Watch: Purse stolen from grieving daughter during mother's funeral
In a disturbing incident, police are on the lookout for a heartless thief who targeted a grieving daughter during her mother's funeral last month.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 126 people
More than 700 people were injured in China's deadliest earthquake in nine years, authorities said.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
Watch: Buenos Aires music festival descends into chaos as storm rips apart stage
A violent storm wreaked havoc at the Fiesta Bresh music festival in Buenos Aires, causing chaos as heavy winds and rain tore apart a stage.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Japanese steel company purchasing U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion
Nippon Steel said Monday that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities, and also expand the company's production in the U.S. and add to its positions in Japan.