A court in Nicaragua has sentenced five Roman Catholic priests to 10 years in prison after convicting them of conspiracy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s health care system isn’t living up to its promise, and he plans to add billions more in funding
NASCAR star Kyle Busch was detained at a Mexican airport last month when a handgun and ammunition were discovered in his luggage
Mexican authorities have arrested an anesthesiologist they blame for an outbreak of meningitis that has killed 35 patients and sickened 79
Residents of five small gold-mining villages in southern Peru’s Arequipa region are struggling to salvage their belongings after landslides caused by strong rains killed at least 12 people and dragged mud, water and rocks that turned precarious homes a...
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has underscored the urgency of resuscitating diplomatic efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear program
New clashes between protesters and security forces in southern Nigeria have left at least one person injured, amid demonstrations against a cash shortage
Police say a speeding bus has collided with a car and plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 22 passengers and injuring 12 others
Aid workers say getting aid into Syria after this week’s devastating earthquake has been hampered by the country’s deep fragmentation from years of war
Zeliha Hisir tried to speak, but could barely move after her hourslong rescue Tuesday near the epicenter of Turkey’s earthquake
US is carrying out an extensive operation to gather all the pieces of the device, which was shot down at the weekend.
Zoom, which became a household name during lockdowns with its video-conferencing tools, has seen growth slow down.
South American country is battling to contain dozens of active fires that have already killed at least 26 people.
Microsoft is staking its future on AI through billions of dollars of investment as it directly challenges Google.
People who are stuck in the province take refuge in shopping malls, stadiums, mosques and community centres.
Thousands of messages appeal for earthquake rescues with some people pulled from the debris after posting.
Moscow accused NATO of involvement in the war by supplying arms to Kyiv, warning supplies are 'legitimate targets'.
Strikes have been held across France to protest against proposals to raise the retirement age.
Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they will provide at least 100 of the weapons for Kyiv over the coming months.
South American nations to compete against joint bid by Spain, Portugal and Ukraine to host tournament in its 100th year.
Cheating in exams is common in India, where students go to great lengths to land a government job.
Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.
The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.
Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country.
Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence?
The death toll in Turkey continues to rise as survivors struggle to find shelter and support.
Dramatic video showed a rescuer carrying the girl, whose mother, father and four siblings were killed.
Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out.
Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.
The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic on Saturday.
COVID infections are low to nonexistent in several countries, where life looks practically normal. Some people even occasionally forget there’s a pandemic going on. View Entire Post ›
On Tuesday, Oxford became the first team leading a coronavirus vaccine trial to publish its results in a peer-reviewed journal, but scientists have questions about how the trials were conducted. View Entire Post ›
“The report does not make a coherent argument why microwaves should be involved,” one critic said. View Entire Post ›
Critics have been asking American tech companies to apply the same standards to the rest of the world as they do to the US. It might finally be happening. View Entire Post ›
In a lush countryside idyll known for its horse farms and fields of yellow flowers, China built a system of total control. View Entire Post ›
Coronavirus vaccines will be equivalent of liquid gold to organized crime networks, according to global police agency Interpol. View Entire Post ›
Vaccination in the UK will begin next week and healthcare workers will likely be first in line. View Entire Post ›
Although the company said it was shutting down, Facebook continues to track its former employees. View Entire Post ›
Yep, there's no way I'm sleeping tonight. View Entire Post ›
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A leading gender dysphoria expert in Finland is speaking out against transgender treatments for minors, telling local media the vast majority of children outgrow sex and gender confusion.
U.K. authorities have dropped charges against a charity worker who was criminally charged for praying near an abortion clinic, but her case might be far from over.
A deadly magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning. The death toll stands at more than 1,900, but that is expected to continue to rise.The earthquake was felt as far away as Egypt and Israel. Thousands of buildings either toppled or collapsed in ruins throughout cities and towns on both sides of the Turkish-Syrian border.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. It toppled hundreds of buildings and killed more than 600 people. Hundreds are still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll is expected to rise as rescue workers search mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area. On both sides of the border, residents jolted out of sleep by the pre-dawn quake rushed outside on a cold, rainy and snowy winter night. Buildings were flattened and strong aftershocks continued.
At first, Janelle Wooford thought she was having indigestion. When her pain got worse, she called 911. Then, moments after the EMTs arrived, Janelle says everything went white, and she experienced the afterlife.
Thousands of world leaders, activists, lawmakers, and more are in Washington this week with the goal of shining a spotlight on those being persecuted for their faith.
Tragedy recently struck Christians in Kadugli, Sudan, with a disturbing report that a pastor and three believers were shot to death Jan. 23 by suspected Islamic extremists.
Administrators at the London School of Economics have stripped Lent and Easter — as well as Christmas — from the academic calendar in an attempt to become more “international.”
Pakistani police have raised the death toll from a suicide bombing at a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar to 20 killed. They say as many as 96 worshippers were wounded in Monday’s attack. Saddique Khan, a senior police official in Peshawar who gave the latest casualty tolls, says no one has immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. The Pakistani Taliban have been blamed in similar suicide attacks in the past.
A moving video of an elderly woman being baptized and carried out of a pool by a caring pastor is making the rounds on social media — and the imagery is powerful.
New images provide a close-up look at the remnants of a Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina.
The desperate search for survivors continues across Turkey and Syria following two massive earthquakes that have killed more than 7,000 people so far. Time is running out to save those trapped under the rubble as rescue operations are hampered by freezing conditions. Chris Livesay reports.
I know they're alive but there's no one to rescue them, said one desperate man, listening to his family's pleas for help from under the rubble.
So far, data shows that the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey may be the second-deadliest to occur worldwide in the past decade.
Entertainment giant has previously faced accusations of self-censorship for taking down Simpsons episode in deference to China.
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquakes in southeast Turkey and northern Syria continues to climb. More than 5,000 people are dead, and crews are racing to find survivors in the rubble. Chris Livesay reports.
Mayoral candidate Omar Menendez took more than 46% of the vote, just hours after gunmen on motorcycles killed him and one other person.
Some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government, in the quakes that have so far killed more than 6,000.
The 31-year-old winger, who was successfully rescued on Tuesday, is receiving treatment.
Wholesale egg prices have declined by over 50% from their recent record highs. Retail prices may soon follow, but that's not a sure thing.
Microsoft is planning to let companies, schools and governments create their own chatbots with OpenAI's ChatGPT for purposes like customer service.
Satya Nadella said AI-powered search is the biggest thing to happen to the company in the nine years he's been CEO
A Chinese spy balloon was shot down on orders of President Joe Biden, and his administration is considering other actions, Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke Wednesday in a question-and-answer session at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius has worked with companies like Google and Deloitte on how to retain top talent. While many leaders prefer to hire extroverts, she says introverts are often more successful at work.
Zoom on Tuesday announced plans to cut about 1,300 workers, or 15% of its workforce, according to a blog post shared to the company's website.
CNBC asked media insiders, including Barry Diller, Bela Bajaria and Bill Simmons, for their predictions about the future of TV.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised billionaire investor Ron Baron two to three times his money when Baron invested in Twitter's take-private deal, Baron said Tuesday.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains whether or not zombie fungi, like the ones depicted in HBO's popular series The Last of Us, can take over humanity.
Alison Brie stole the spotlight on The Tonight Show when she turned the plot of her latest movie Somebody I Used to Know into a freestyle rap. Brie co-wrote The Amazon Prime film with her husband and director Dave Franco.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said New York GOP Rep. George Santos is facing a House Ethics Committee probe, confirming for the first time that the panel has opened an investigation into the embattled freshman. McCarthy said the House will take action depending on what the panel finds.
More than 5,000 people were killed and tens of thousands more injured in Turkey and Syria after Monday's devastating earthquake.
If Harry Styles and his backup dancers looked a little out of it during their performance at Sunday's Grammys, there's good reason.
Speculation that Kevin Costner may be leaving the hit drama Yellowstone has reached such a fevered pitch that Paramount has responded.
The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on Monday have damaged important historic sites, including the ancient city of Aleppo in northwest Syria which was already in danger from civil war.
US tennis star Jessica Pegula says her sister, Kelly, saved their mom's life after she went into cardiac arrest at her home last year.