Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
The last days of Hajj coincide with the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, which Muslims around the world started celebrating Wednesday.
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Iran is expanding restrictions on distribution of news content from the country. In a directive, it instructed international news outlets based in Tehran, including The Associated Press, to issue restrictions…
Women’s soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, is leaving FC Barcelona after 14 seasons, having set a club record of 232 goals.
The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaning
A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port.
Muslim pilgrims converge on Arafat for prayers and worship as Hajj reaches its peak
Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.
North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that Tuesday's launches prompted it to…
Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Health workers responding to a rapidly spreading outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo face two threats. They risk contracting the virus and encounter hostility from wary…
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.”
Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague
The BlowUp Jubilee features 24 inflatable artworks in parks, on buildings and even in a train station.
Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims
Legal wrangling over the $7.25 billion Roundup settlement could disrupt deadlines and delay approval.