Fresh Israeli poll deals blow to peace plan
The new Israeli election with coalition-building could stretch into November and further delay U.S. efforts to press ahead with President Donald Trump’s forthcoming plan to...
Zimbabwe power cuts may deepen as water levels fall at Kariba Dam
Zimbabwe’s largest hydroelectric plant, Kariba Dam, will suspend output in 14 weeks if water levels continue to fall at the current rate, the energy minister...
World’s smallest baby goes home
An infant girl believed to be the tiniest baby ever to survive has gone home from a San Diego hospital. The baby, known as Saybie,...
Strong quake strikes off El Salvador, no initial reports of damage
An earthquake measured at 6.6 magnitude struck off the coast of El Salvador early on Thursday, though emergency services in the Central American country said...
Disney aims to thrill ‘Star Wars’ fans of all kinds at U.S. parks
At a new “Star Wars” land at Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney Co will let visitors fly the Millennium Falcon and drink blue milk...
Four new baby meerkats melt hearts at a Thai zoo
Four newly born meerkats are the star attractions at a zoo in Thailand as visitors come to catch a glimpse of the little furry pups...
Relief from U.S. sanctions will not come easily for some Venezuelans
Immediately after he turned against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the United States lifted economic sanctions against...
WikiLeaks’ Assange too ill to appear via video link in U.S. extradition hearing
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was too ill on Thursday to appear via video link from a British prison in a hearing on an extradition request...
At least seven South Korean tourists dead in Budapest boat disaster
Hungarian rescue officials said there was little chance of finding survivors after a boat carrying South Korean tourists sank on the Danube, killing at least...
Rains ease, but record flood threats remain for parts of U.S. South
Thousands of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana residents braced for more flooding on Thursday as swollen rivers continued to rise, although the threat of rain was...