Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll hits 2K as survivors search for victims in rubble
Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan on Sunday after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit a densely populated area near Herat.
Israeli tourists killed in Egypt, US embassy has security message for Americans traveling there
The U.S. embassy in Cairo shared a security message for Americans in Egypt after an Egyptian policeman is said to have opened fire on Israeli tourists Sunday, killing two and a tour guide.
Israel war: US working to confirm reports that 'several' Americans are 'among the dead,' Blinken says
Unconfirmed reports say people of multiple nationalities were among victims of Hamas killed at a music festival in southern Israel near the Gaza border.
Georgia Jewish community compares Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel to 9/11
"To use the word horrified or horrific, it minimizes what we feel," said Alan Wolk, the Board Vice President of the Jewish National Fund. "This is 9/11 and Pearl Harbor all over again in Israel."
Hamas attacks Israel; Netanyahu says country 'at war'
Social media showed Hamas fighters parading what appeared to be stolen Israeli military vehicles through the streets while an angry crowd shouted "God is Greatest."
Georgia leaders react to conflict between Israel, Hamas
Georgia leaders took to social media Saturday to express their concern and loyalty to Israel following a surprise attack by the militant group Hamas.
Roger Goodell says NFL may add new international host for game in 2024
The NFL could stage a game in yet another international location as early as 2024, commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday.
21 Savage cleared to legally travel abroad with plans of international performance in London
Rapper 21 Savage can now legally travel outside the United States and plans to make his international performance in his native London.
‘Like something from James Bond': What we know about Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel
Hamas’ attack Saturday caught Israel off guard by way of air, land and sea, and included paragliders that flew in “like something from “James Bond"," as one national security expert put it.
American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Decatur woman uses Atlanta connections to help earthquake victims in Morocco
When the earthquake struck, she felt compelled to help.
Armed Turkish drone shot down after it came too close to US troops in Syria
The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response
North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.
Bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people
Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote that the scene of the crash was "apocalyptic" and that he had already declared the "city's mourning" for the "numerous victims" who were on the bus.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries
Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.