USA

British PM vows action over early release of terrorism offenders

"What we want to do is to make sure that people convicted of terrorist offences are not let out without some process of parole or scrutiny," Johnson said

3 February 2020

China

China's coronavirus hospital built in 10 days welcomes patients

Construction of the hospital began on Jan. 24 with a crew of 7,000 people working around the clock.

3 February 2020

USA

Man shot dead by police in London after 'terrorist-related' stabbing incident

"At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

2 February 2020

United Kingdom

Terror suspect wearing fake bomb stabs two on busy London street

A suspected terrorist wearing a fake suicide bomb was shot dead by police after stabbing two people in a "confusing and alarming" attack in a busy London street.

2 February 2020

USA

Vatican palace turned into home for poor and homeless at Pope's behest

After the building was renovated last November, it opened its doors to the homeless.

2 February 2020

USA

At least 20 killed in stampede at church service

"The stampede occurred when the worshippers were rushing to get anointed with blessed oil," said Moshi district commissioner Kippi Warioba.

2 February 2020

USA

U.S. drone strike killed top al-Qaida leader, Trump appears to confirm in tweet

The White House did not comment on whether the president's retweeting was confirmation that the U.S. killed Qassim al-Rimi.

2 February 2020

USA

First coronavirus death outside China reported in Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte banned travel from the island nation to China.

2 February 2020

USA

Andy Gill of music band Gang of Four dies at 64

Gill co-founded the postpunk band with lead singer Jon King in 1976.

1 February 2020

USA

Palestinian president threatens to cut security ties over Trump's MidEast plan

"I will not have it recorded in my history that I have sold Jerusalem," Mahmoud Abbas said.

1 February 2020

USA

Harvey Weinstein's trial: What happened in Week 2

It featured more dramatic testimony and graphic allegations, forcing the former Hollywood mogul to come face-to-face with some of his accusers.

1 February 2020

USA

U.S. tennis star Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open

The 14th-seed was competing in her first Grand Slam final.

1 February 2020

USA

Staying chic in an epidemic: Fashion mags, influencers weigh in on coronavirus outbreak

Britain's Tatler posted a story with the startling headline: "How to style an epidemic."

1 February 2020

USA

Goodbye, Europe. After years of Brexit turmoil, Britain finally leaves the E.U.

"Our job as the government — my job — is to bring this country together and take us forward," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

1 February 2020

USA

Social media users document coronavirus lockdowns

Video circulated online appears to show roadblocks, signs discouraging travel in rural China and even an apartment being barricaded by authorities.

31 January 2020

USA

'Gross negligence': Americans in epidemic epicenter say they feel abandoned by U.S.

"Making the simplest effort or establishing some presence would go a long way in alleviating our concerns," one American told NBC News.

31 January 2020

USA

Children held hostage after party invite, captor killed by Indian police

The hostage-taker kept the children in the basement and was drunk when he was shot by police.

31 January 2020

USA

Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response

Countries around the world evacuate citizens from the center of the outbreak in China, as the virus continues to spread.

31 January 2020

USA

700,000 Syrians flee intensifying bombing, U.S. envoy warns

U.S. special envoy for Syria James Jeffrey says the Syrian government and Russian warplanes had hit Idlib with 200 airstrikes "mainly against civilians."

30 January 2020

USA

Possible coronavirus case on cruise ship with 6,000 passengers docked in Italy

A female passenger, 54, fell ill with symptoms of coronavirus on a ship that remains docked north of Rome.

30 January 2020