WORLD
Iran Warns Against 'Divisive Schemes' in Afghanistan as ISIS Wages War Across Ethnic Lines
Iran said it's "confident that our Muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan will foil the divisive schemes of their enemies through solidarity."
Obama's Ancestral Kenyan Village Fades Into Oblivion After His Presidency
Starting in 2004 when Obama first won his United States Senate seat, hundreds of local and foreign visitors streamed to his father's birthplace.
Afghan Man Shouldn't Be Tried for Murder of 3 U.S. Soldiers in War U.S. Started: Lawyer
Attorney said it's "preposterous" for the man to be charged with murder in the deaths of "American soldiers fighting in a war commenced by the United States."
Audible, Holy Books Removed From Apple Store in China as Country Tightens Internet Rules
In a statement released Friday, Amazon's audiobook service Audible said it had removed its app from mainland China's app store "due to permit requirements."
Giant Crocodile Kills and Eats 8-Year-Old Girl in Front of Her Friends
The girl was attacked while swimming in the river with her friends on Buru Island, Indonesia.
Counterterrorism Unit Investigating UK Politician's Murder, Undetermined if Terror Attack
The man arrested in the murder of Conservative lawmaker David Arness has not been identified as a terror suspect, but is being held on suspicion of murder.
Farmer Finds 5-Legged Lamb in His Flock, Decides to Keep It as a Pet
"I've got three little kids and they'll be fascinated to have that as a bit of a special pet for hopefully the rest of its life," Sam Kuerschner said.
U.S. Journalist Jailed in Myanmar Over Working for Media Outlet He Left 7 Months Earlier
"It is disappointing that the prosecution is still alleging that Danny was working for Myanmar Now in March 2021," Frontier Myanmar's editor-in-chief said.
Search History of Man Who Killed Wife With Cobra Reveals Dark Research
The court described the crimes as "diabolic, ghastly, brutal and heinous."
Evergrande CEO Prepares to Break Apart Company in Attempt to Avoid Default
These meetings come as the company has missed three loan payments and oversees a number of unfinished developments.
Russia Has Exported Just 48 Million of a Promised 1 Billion Sputnik COVID Vaccines
"I think in some cases, it's actually left Russia's reputation...a little worse off than it would have been if it had done nothing," professor Judy Twigg said.
Man Accused of Killing 5 With Bow and Arrow Placed Into Isolation for 2 Weeks
"I have only spoken to him a few times, but I have had the impression he might be a person with problems," a nearby resident said about Espen Andersen Braathen.
Anti-Mask Pastor Ordered to Preach Science and Pay $23,000 Fine
Justice Adam Germain suggested the pastor uses phrases such as "I am aware that the views I am expressing to you may not be held by medical experts."
About 43,000 May Have Received False Negative on COVID Tests, Lab Suspended from Processing
A lab in central England has been suspended from processing COVID-19 tests after an estimated 43,000 swabs reported a false negative.
Woman Says 'Lizard Egg' Hatched From Bananas She Bought at Grocery Store
"I'm definitely going to be more careful when I pick up my fruit and vegetables now," said the alarmed shopper.
Russia in No Hurry to Officially Recognize Taliban as It Hosts Afghan Leaders for Talks
President Vladimir Putin said "the interim government formed by the Taliban regrettably doesn't reflect the entire spectrum of Afghan society."
Italians Face Fines for Going to Work Without Showing COVID Pass or Test Every 48 Hours
Italy's requirement to show a Green Pass to attend work has established the country's stance on COVID-19 prevention as one of the toughest in Europe.
Witness Says 4 Suicide Bombers Targeted Mosque Containing Hundreds for Prayers, Killing 47
At least 47 people were killed and 70 wounded after multiple explosions went off inside and outside an Afghanistan mosque during Friday prayers, witnesses said.
People's Bank of China Says Evergrande Debt Situation Is 'Controllable,' Market Is Stable
The director of the financial markets department said the government would ensure individual house purchases were safe.
Russia Says U.S. Warship Made 'Attempt' to Cross Into Its Waters, Was Pushed Away
The U.S. destroyer ultimately changed course and left after making "an attempt to cross the Russian sea border," according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
David Amess, U.K. Lawmaker, Stabbed to Death in Church Attack
Conservative MP David Amess, 69, was stabbed in Leigh-on-Sea, southeast England, on Friday.
Pink Dove Rescued by Animal Charity Makes Goth Best Friend in Rehab
The two birds are so close they're going to be re-homed with one another, and frankly, we're obsessed.