The European Space Agency has made history by selecting an amputee who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident to be among its newest batch of astronautsPARIS -- The European Space Agency made history Wednesday by selecting an amputee...
Lingering concerns about the threat posed by its giant neighbor China took a backseat in Taiwan’s closely watched local elections as voters focus on other pressing issues closer to home such as air pollution and bad trafficTAIPEI,...
After Taiyo the Otter predicted Japan's famous win against Germany, ABC News takes a look at the animals who have found fame predicting World Cup soccer scores. LONDON -- No FIFA World Cup would be complete without psychic animals...
Ukrainian authorities are endeavoring to restore electricity and water services after recent pummeling by Russian military strikes that vastly damaged infrastructureKYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian authorities endeavored Saturday to restore...
The man who slaughtered 51 Muslim worshippers during the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand’s history is appealing his conviction and sentenceWELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The man who slaughtered 51 Muslim worshippers during the...
Honduras became the second country in Central America to declare a state of emergency against gang crimes like extortionTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Honduras became the second country in Central America to declare a state of emergency...
A U.S. official currently in Syria is calling for an “immediate de-escalation” following days of deadly airstrikes and shelling along the Syria-Turkey borderBEIRUT -- A U.S. official in Syria on Friday called for an “immediate...
Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems, a downgrade of Mexico’s safety rating, and vandalismMEXICO CITY -- Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems,...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday hit out at what he said were skewed media portrayals of Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine as he met with mothers of Russian soldiers fighting thereMOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir...
A U.N. team of experts says the Taliban treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan may amount to a crime against humanity and should be investigated and prosecuted under international lawISLAMABAD -- The Taliban treatment of women...
A barrage of missiles has struck the recently liberated city of Kherson in a marked escalation of attacks since Russia withdrew two weeks agoKHERSON, Ukraine -- Natalia Kristenko’s dead body lay covered in a blanket in the doorway...
The European Union and the United States are treading precariously close to a major trans-Atlantic trade dispute at a time when the two Western giants want to show unity in the face of challenges from Russia and ChinaBRUSSELS -- The...
Hundreds of activists have marched through the Swedish capital to a court to file a lawsuit against the Swedish state for what they say is insufficient climate actionSTOCKHOLM -- Hundreds of activists, among them Greta Thunberg, marched...
Hong Kong’s airport has officially launched a new third runway which is expected to boost the city’s status as an aviation hubHONG KONG -- Hong Kong's airport on Friday officially launched a new third runway which is expected...
The death toll from an earthquake that struck Indonesia’s Java island early this week has risen to 310 after rescuers found more bodies under landslidesCIANJUR, Indonesia -- The death toll from an earthquake that struck Indonesia's...
European countries are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter monthsKYIV, Ukraine -- European officials are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter...
A trial has opened in Sweden in the case of two Iranian-born Swedish brothers who have been charged with spying for Russia and its military intelligence service GRU for around a decadeSTOCKHOLM -- A trial opened in Sweden Friday for...
Authorities say a fire in an apartment building in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region has left 10 people dead and nine injuredBEIJING -- A fire in an apartment building in northwestern China's Xinjiang region has killed 10...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Cuban counterpart have pledged mutual support over their fellow communist states' “core interests.”BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Cuban counterpart pledged mutual support...
Anwar Ibrahim has won a hard-fought battle to become Malaysia’s new Prime MinisterKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Reformist leader Anwar Ibrahim has won a hard-fought battle to become Malaysia’s new prime minister. But working with former...
In his first month as Britain's prime minister, Rishi Sunak has stabilized the economy, reassured allies from Washington to Kyiv and even soothed the European Union after years of sparring between Britain and the blocLONDON --...