Americas

USA

Scramble to protect Galapagos' delicate ecosystem after barge sinks offshore

The South American archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is one of the largest protected marine areas in the world.

24/12/2019

USA

American newlyweds are 'progressing' from volcano burns

Authorities have called off the search for two bodies they believe were washed out to sea from the island soon after the eruption.

24/12/2019

USA

Euroviews. Netflix's 'The Witcher' pushes the adult fantasy genre beyond 'Game of Thrones' ǀ View

Unlike most books that followed in the "Lord of the Ring's" footsteps, “The Witcher” stories aren’t told from a Western perspective. This is fantasy rooted in the eastern European tradition combining fairy tales and horror.

24/12/2019

USA

What's next for bipartisan criminal justice reform? Look to the state that gave us Willie Horton

"I think that we are in a moment now where there is bipartisan support for criminal justice reform, where policymakers really understand that mass incarceration has not increased public safety," one expert said.

24/12/2019

USA

They may be royal, but the queen's family had its own share of troubles this year

From an alleged rift between Princes William and Harry to a scandal around Prince Andrew, negative headlines have become the norm for the queen's family.

24/12/2019

USA

Britain's Prince Philip leaves London hospital just in time for Christmas

The queen's 98-year-old husband was admitted on Friday for the treatment of an unspecified preexisting condition.

24/12/2019

USA

Impeachment 2? House lawyers say more charges possible

If Don McGahn's testimony produces new evidence against the president, the panel could consider "whether to recommend new articles of impeachment."

23/12/2019

USA

Giuliani says he's 'more of a Jew' than Holocaust survivor George Soros

Asked if the comments were made in jest, Giuliani told NBC News, "I'm more Jewish than half my friends."

23/12/2019

USA

America's delivery appetite appears unquenchable. That's a problem.

Analysis: The delivery crunch is a year-round phenomenon that's causing people to rethink the design of American cities.

23/12/2019

USA

Trump blasts Pelosi for 'crying for fairness' in Senate trial

Pelosi tweeted Monday that the House "cannot choose our impeachment managers until we know what sort of trial the Senate will conduct."

23/12/2019

World News

Boeing fires CEO 'to restore confidence' amid 737 MAX crisis

Current chairman, David Calhoun, will replace him.

23/12/2019

USA

Euroviews. Nancy Pelosi was right about everything (especially impeachment) ǀ View

After Trump became only the third president in the history of our Republic to be impeached Wednesday evening, there was no joyous celebration — in fact, the speaker icily stared down some in her own party who applauded the vote on the House floor.

23/12/2019

USA

NY gov blocks some federal judges from officiating at weddings — because they might be Trump nominees

The seemingly innocuous measure had passed the state Legislature with overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans.

23/12/2019

USA

Instagram stars cut loose, draw criticism in Saudi Arabia

The P.R. campaign aims to showcase Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's reforms but also comes amid a sweeping crackdown on political expression.

23/12/2019

USA

Saudi sentences 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi's killing

The murder of the Washington Post journalist was a mistake, a prosecution official said in a press conference carried by state TV.

23/12/2019

USA

Inside Giuliani's new push to flip the script on Trump's impeachment

President Donald Trump's personal attorney continues to move ahead with new allegations against Democrats on Ukraine but his evidence is vague at best.

23/12/2019

USA

Syria says intercepts missiles from Israel

Israel has vowed it will continue its strikes against Iranian targets trying to establish a permanent military presence in Syria.

23/12/2019

USA

Inside U.S. mission to counter Russian aggression in waters off Syria

"I'm not sure what kind of message they're sending, but it's not one of peace and prosperity," a U.S. commander said of Russia's Mediterranean drills.

23/12/2019

USA

American service member killed in Afghanistan, U.S. military says

The statement did not identify the U.S. soldier or say where in Afghanistan the service member was killed.

23/12/2019

USA

Death toll rises to 17 after New Zealand eruption

Two people are still missing after the Dec. 9 eruption on White Island.

23/12/2019

USA

Starliner makes safe return to earth after clock error cuts trip short

"This marks the 1st time an American-made, human-rated capsule has landed on land," NASA stated.

22/12/2019

USA

Debbie Dingell on Trump's insulting her late husband: 'There are lines you don't cross'

Dingell said that Trump's remark "sort of kicked me in the stomach."

22/12/2019

USA

GOP senator defends Trump: Obama also made 'plenty of mistakes' on Ukraine

Another senator called the Democrats' impeachment case against Trump "thin gruel."

22/12/2019

USA

International court to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas, pending jurisdiction

Netanyahu said the ICC had no jurisdiction in the case because "there has never been a Palestinian state."

22/12/2019

USA

British retailer halts work at Chinese factory over prison labor claim

"We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China," the message found by a six-year-old girl reportedly read. "Forced to work against our will. Please help us..."

22/12/2019

USA

Delaying Trump's Senate trial undercuts Democratic claims impeachment was 'urgent,' VP's chief of staff says

Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff argued Sunday that House Democrats' delay in turning over impeachment articles to the Senate has undercut their argument that keeping President Donald Trump in office is dangerous.

22/12/2019