Taiwan attacker planned assault that killed 3 and injured 11, authorities say
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities said Saturday the suspect who killed three people and injured 11 others in…
Takeaways from the US Justice Department’s initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress
NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday published thousands of files related to Jeffrey Epstein,…
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in Gaza
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn “The Night of…
Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — Egypt is doing all it can to prevent further escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid…
Justice Department starts releasing Jeffrey Epstein files
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department released thousands of files Friday about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein but…
Texas judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton’s divorce records unsealed amid heated Senate primary
McKINNEY, Texas — A Texas judge on Friday ordered the release of court documents detailing the divorce of…
Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments
Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans…
Rubio answers questions for over two hours at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts and defended…
Gaza famine averted but strip still faces starvation, report says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The spread of famine has been averted in the Gaza Strip, but the…
Canada and the US will review their free trade agreement starting mid-January
TORONTO (AP) — Canada and the U.S. will launch formal discussions to review their free trade agreement in…
Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore’s government said Friday that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24…
New York governor says she has reached a deal to legalize medically assisted suicide
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she has reached a deal with state…