Turkmenistan's leader wants 'Gates of Hell' fire put out
The president of Turkmenistan is calling for an end to one of the country's most notable but infernal sights — a natural gas crater that has burned for decades.
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Congress may change this arcane law to avoid another Jan. 6
Lawmakers passed the Electoral Count Act in 1887 after a contested election, and experts say they did a "terrible job." There may now be bipartisan support for a refresh.
Kazakhstan's former anti-terror chief is arrested over protests
Karim Masimov has been arrested on charges of attempting to overthrow the government following violent protests that the president has blamed on foreign-backed terrorists.
Djokovic's lawyers say he had COVID last month, grounds for vaccination exemption
If he fails to have his visa cancellation overturned and gets deported, Novak Djokovic risks missing more than one Australian Open and could be barred for up to three years.
A South Korean village is protesting U.S. plans for THAAD missile defense upgrades
The potential upgrade at a U.S. air defense base, within range of missiles in North Korea and China, has residents concerned as Seoul walks a delicate balancing act between the rival powers.
Top global TikToks of 2021: Defiant Afghan singer, Kenya comic, walnut-cracking elbow
What did the world watch on TikTok last year? We round up some favorite videos — including a mukbang ASMR Thai star (don't worry, we explain it) and a potato chip-crunching Kenyan comedian.
How Bosnia's Dodik went from a moderate reformist to genocide-denying secessionist
Bosnian Serb leader responds to new U.S. sanctions saying the days when the U.S. and other Western democracies "modeled Bosnia to their taste" are long gone.
Tallest Galapagos volcano erupts, spewing lava and ash
Ecuador's Emergency Operations Committee said the eruption on Isabela Island didn't represent a risk to humans or to native local species.
Pacific Northwest storm causes flooding and landslides and shuts roads
Parts of Washington state's two major highways, Interstate 90 and Interstate 5, were closed, and flooding swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon. At least one person was missing.
Kids are back in school — and struggling with mental health issues
This school year was supposed to bring a return to normalcy. But the stress of transitioning back to in-person learning and the ever-changing pandemic has caused a surge in mental health needs.