USA

Tour helicopter carrying 7 people goes missing off Hawaii coast

"We have trained crews responding and on scene searching for any signs of the helicopter and those aboard."

27 December 2019

USA

At least 14 dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say

The Fokker-100 aircraft was heading for the capital and crashed shortly after takeoff. At least 35 people were injured, officials said.

27 December 2019

USA

Christmas typhoon leaves 28 dead, 12 missing in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone stranded many people in sea and airports at the peak of holiday travel, set off landslides and flooded low-lying villages.

27 December 2019

Israel

Netanyahu declares victory in primary

Israeli PM Netanyahu declares victory in the election battle for Likud party leadership

26 December 2019

Switzerland

Avalanche at Swiss ski resort buries 'a number' of skiers

"We believe there are more people buried but we can't say how many," a police spokesperson said.

26 December 2019

USA

Iran anticipates renewed protests amid social media shutdown

Iranian news agency ILNA reported that authorities have restricted mobile internet access in several provinces.

26 December 2019

USA

Australian firefighters brace for extreme heatwave over the weekend

About 12.35 million acres of land have burned nationwide over the past months, with nine people killed and more than 950 homes destroyed.

26 December 2019

USA

Lawmaker aims to oust scandal-hit Netanyahu in Likud primary

Despite the shadow of corruption indictments hanging over him, the prime remains popular among Likud members and the fiercely loyal party.

26 December 2019

USA

Months after devastating fire, Notre Dame 'is not out of danger'

Cathedral's congregation, clergy and choir held Christmas celebrations at the Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church across from the Louvre Museum.

25 December 2019

USA

ESPN's Ed Aschoff dead at 34 after battling pneumonia

The reporter recently announced on social media that he had contracted an illness while covering the Ohio State-Michigan football game.

25 December 2019

USA

Taliban ambush peace convoy in Afghanistan, abducting activists

The militants stage near-daily attacks targeting Afghan and U.S. forces despite ongoing peace talks with the U.S.

25 December 2019

USA

'Even the worst of us': Don't let Church failings drive you away, Pope urges Catholics

"Whatever goes wrong in our lives, whatever doesn't work in the Church, whatever problems there are in the world, will no longer serve as an excuse."

25 December 2019

USA

Questions over disgraced prince hang over queen as royals celebrate Christmas

Prince William gives his youngest son a kiss in a new photo taken by his wife and released for Christmas.

25 December 2019

USA

U.S. has 'no right' to Syrian oil, adviser to President Assad says

Bouthaina Shaaban was referring to President Donald Trump's declaration earlier this year that the U.S. would "keep" Syrian oil.

25 December 2019

USA

Top chess player reportedly won't play for Iran due to ban on Israeli players

Alireza Firouzja "has told us that he wants to change his nationality," the president of Iran's Chess Federation said.

25 December 2019

USA

35 civilians, 80 jihadists killed in attack in Burkina Faso

Seven members of the security forces who responded also were killed.

25 December 2019

USA

From Hong Kong to Venezuela, protesters demanded change in 2019

Protests created a domino effect, crossing borders and bringing droves of people to streets around the world.

24 December 2019

USA

German boy missing for years found in closet of child pornography suspect

There are currently no indications that the boy was held in the apartment against his will, police said in a Friday statement.

24 December 2019

USA

Trump says North Korea's 'Christmas gift' could be a 'beautiful vase'

"Everybody's got surprises for me but let's see what happens. I handle them as they come along," Trump told reporters on Christmas Eve.

24 December 2019

USA

Bahrain dissidents face possible Christmas Day death sentences

Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa were convicted in trials marred by allegations of torture and inadequate legal representation, rights groups say.

24 December 2019