How worried should we be about Disease X?
An unidentified illness has claimed lives in DRC. Investigators are on the scene to determine what it is — and how much of a threat it poses locally and globally.
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Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile
Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Amnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, which Israel strongly denies
Amnesty International says Israel has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians in its war with Hamas, by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing aid deliveries.
Syrian opposition forces enter the key city of Hama, in a new blow to Assad's regime
Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.
An unknown infant was rushed to a Gaza hospital. A nurse gave her a name, and a home
The newborn, found by rescuers after an Israeli attack, was rushed to a hospital. Nurse Amal Abu Khatleh gave her the name Malak, meaning angel. She is raising the baby until relatives can be found.
Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law
In 1980, violent clashes between government forces and pro-democracy demonstrators in the southwestern city of Gwangju created lasting scars that continue to shape South Korea to this day.
Comparing the current protests in Georgia with Ukraine's 2014 revolution
There are parallels between the demonstrations in the Republic of Georgia and Ukraine's 2014 revolution. One expert says while there are many similarities, there is one big difference to consider.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet lose no-confidence vote
The French government has fallen in a no-confidence vote, and the prime minister is resigning. President Emmanuel Macron has cut short a trip to Saudi Arabia to return and address the nation.
Amnesty International is officially calling Israel's war in Gaza a genocide
The human rights group says Israel acted with intent to commit genocide against Palestinians, alongside its war against Hamas.
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Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary fights to save nomination. Manhunt is underway in NYC for the person who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO. How would mass deportations affect U.S. job market?