World News North Korean diplomat vanishes, reportedly is seeking asylum in West North Korea, which touts itself in its propaganda as a socialist paradise, is extremely sensitive about defections. 03/01/2019
World News Chinese spacecraft makes first landing on moon's far side The pioneering landing of the lunar explorer Chang-e 4 demonstrates China's growing ambitions as a space power. 03/01/2019
World News Breaking years-long ban, two women enter Hindu temple in India Although the Supreme Court lifted the ban in September, demonstrators tried to block women from entering the temple. 02/01/2019
World News 'Sin tax' doubles the cost of alcohol overnight in Qatar "Specific goods that the State of Qatar deems harmful to human health and the environment" have been hit with the levy. 02/01/2019
World News Hope fades for another miracle in the rubble after Russian explosion Six people have have been rescued alive from the rubble, including a 10-month-old baby. 02/01/2019
World News Netflix pulls episode of comedy show mocking Saudi crown prince The comedian criticized the country's crown prince over the Khashoggi murder. "Saudi Arabia was basically the boy band manager of 9/11," he also joked. 02/01/2019
World News 6 killed in train accident on bridge in Denmark A severe storm made it difficult for emergency services to reach the scene. 02/01/2019
World News Japan's emperor begins countdown to relinquishing Chrysanthemum Throne The country's imperial family is far more cloistered than their Western counterparts, and the emperor's father was once viewed as a god. 02/01/2019
World News China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification' Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values. 02/01/2019
World News Mexican mayor gunned down after being sworn in Gov. Alejandro Murat confirmed the killing of Tlaxiaco Mayor Alejandro Aparicio Santiago via his Twitter account Tuesday. 01/01/2019
World News Far-right Bolsonaro to take power in Brazil amid high hopes — and fears He is the latest far-right leader to come to power by riding waves of anger at the establishment and promises to ditch the status quo. 01/01/2019
World News New Year's Eve stabbing of 3 in Manchester treated as terrorism The incident happened at Manchester's Victoria Station shortly before 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It happened near where 22 were killed in 2017 at an Ariana Grande concert. 01/01/2019
World News Subzero temperatures slow race to find dozens still missing after Russia blast "We were sleeping and I woke up feeling I was falling down," one survivor recalled. "I first thought I was dreaming it." 01/01/2019
World News Parched Jordan to drill a half-mile underground for 'fossil water' "After this, we are out of chances," one expert said. 01/01/2019
World News Euroviews. Feeling lonely? How to find connection in an impersonal world | View Holidays can be particularly hard, but research suggests many people crave more meaningful social interactions. 01/01/2019
World News Car slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring at least 8 people Kyodo News service reported that the driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 01/01/2019
World News American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says The Kremlin's relations with Washington have been strained due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. 31/12/2018
World News The world waves goodbye to 2018 Auckland, New Zealand, is the first major city to ring in 2019. 31/12/2018
World News 4 dead, dozens missing after explosion at Russian apartment block Rescue crews were searching for people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble. 31/12/2018
World News India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining "If you ever get into a fight, beat them, if possible murder them, we'll take care of it later," said Raja Ram Yadav, vice-chancellor of Purvanchal University 30/12/2018