UN slams deadly and 'reckless' Iraq rocket attack
Since Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State group in late 2017, the coalition presence has been reduced to fewer than 3,500 troops, of whom 2,500 are American.
Huge snowstorm hits US east coast, disrupting virus vaccinations
Snowfall was expected to continue into Tuesday morning, with forecasters predicting 20 inches in total before the storm moves northeast through New England.
Dominic West heads to Kenya for over a month after Lily James scandal
Dominic West is Kenya bound for the organisation Save Lamu for which he is a patron.
Spain races to clear snow before cold snap freezes roads
The army also had to clear the snow from Madrid airport, where flights have been cancelled since late Friday, resuming only gradually on Sunday afternoon.
Indonesia rescuers find human remains after deadly plane crash
Domestic investigators' final report on that crash said major factors included a chronically faulty component in a rudder control system, poor maintenance, and the pilots' inadequate response.
Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives
Video footage shot by AFP shows what appears to be a missile striking the airport apron, which moments before had been packed with crowds, and exploding into a ball of intense flames.
Major blast hits Nashville after chilling bomb warning
In a dramatic sequence of events that shattered the Christmas morning calm, police rushed to the area after getting reports of gunshots and noticed the vehicle as they arrived on the scene.
Hong Kong-Singapore 'travel bubble' to launch on November 22
A quota of 200 residents from each city will be able to travel on one daily flight to the other.
Peru's Machu Picchu reopens after Covid-19 lockdown
For safety reasons, however, only 675 tourists will be able to access Machu Picchu per day, just 30 percent of the number of visitors pre-pandemic.
Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines
Goni is expected to weaken as it crosses southern Luzon and enters the South China Sea late Sunday or early Monday.
Biden says halting virus will take hard work, as Trump stumps non-stop
Less than a week before decision day, Biden cast his presidential ballot in his home state of Delaware and met with health experts.
Indian honeymooners jailed in Qatar after relative packs drugs in their bag
The relative who arranged for the trip as a late wedding gift was found to be responsible for packing 4 kilograms of hashish in the couple's bag.
Obama warns against complacency over Biden poll lead
The coronavirus has killed over 220,000 people in the United States and seriously wounded the world's largest economy, prompting fierce criticism of the president's handling of the crisis.
Tom Hanks in Australia for filming Elvis biopic after it was halted due to his COVID-19 illness
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson famously became the first high-profile celebrities to be tested positive for novel coronavirus in March.
Man killed by polar bear at a campsite in the Arctic region of Svalbard, Norway
The three-year-old polar bear who attacked the man in his tent was shot and found dead at a car park near the airport
Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support
Gulf states were among the first to respond, with Qatar sending mobile hospitals to ease pressure on Lebanon's medical system.
Two huge Beirut explosions kill 78, injure thousands
The explosions which were heard in Nicosia, 240 kms away in Cyprus were logged by seismologists, registering as the equivalent of a 3.3-magnitude earthquake.
Paris-Orly Airport reopens after 3-month virus closure
For nearly three months, all commercial flights from Paris have taken off from the main Charles de Gaulle airport.
US Open to be held without fans in August-September
Players will be undergoing daily temperature checks along with two COVID-19 tests every week during their stay in the USA
Rome Airport tests 'smart helmet' before resuming operations
Airports prepare to get back into business amid coronavirus pandemic.
Joy, relief as exodus from Wuhan begins
Various restrictions on movement within the sprawling metropolis will remain in place to guard against a second wave of infections.
British tourists evicted from flight over COVID-19 fears
Passengers on board a flight from Sofia to London forced British tourists to deboard after they were suspected to be coming from a quarantined ski resort in Bansko.
Rate cut, shutdowns and curfew: US ramps up virus response
Faced with an economic shutdown, the Fed announced a raft of drastic emergency measures to shore up confidence and keep the financial sector running.
Travellers rush into US ahead of ban on Europe arrivals
President Donald Trump announced a ban on entry into the US of people coming from continental Europe to diminish the spread of the new coronavirus.
Virus crackdown throws Italy transport into chaos
Air France and low-cost carriers Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air said they would scrap flights from Italian airports until early April.
'Stranger Things' Season 4 casting update; Finn Wolfhard in Atlanta
Finn Wolfhard is back in Atlanta for the filming of "Stranger Things" Season 4.
Melania Trump looking forward to visiting Ahmedabad and New Delhi this month
Donald Trump and Melania Trump will travel to India from Monday, February 24 to Tuesday, February 25 to visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Storm Ciara lashes Europe, disrupts travel
Dozens of flights have been cancelled or delayed and rail companies have urged passengers not to travel.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle house hunting in LA; couple beef up security in Canada
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently enjoying 'quiet life' in Canada.
Three dead, scores hurt, in Turkey plane accident
The Boeing 737 operated by Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines had flown into Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport.