NASA image by Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE/EOSDIS Rapid Response.(TRIPOLI, Libya) — Striking new photos released by NASA show how far the smoke from a fire at an oil field in Libya has traveled. NASA’s Earth Observatory released the photos taken by the Moderate Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — The stroke of midnight didn’t quite ring in the New Year in Manchester. The crowd of revelers had to wait a painfully awkward four minutes before the fireworks display went off. The hold-up was caused by a tram getting in the way of Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(BEIJING) — China appears set Thursday to end its controversial, decades-long practice of harvesting organs from the bodies of prisoners executed by the state, according to state-run media. “Starting from January 1, China will end its reliance Read More
Liufuyu/iStock/Thinkstock(SHANGHAI) — New Year’s celebrations got off to a tragic start in China when dozens were killed in a stampede. At least 35 people are dead and 42 people injured at a waterfront celebration in downtown Shanghai, according to a report by Read More
Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images(RAMALLAH, West Bank) — Their latest hopes were dashed by the United Nation’s Security Council, so Palestinians hope to instead appeal to another world body. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas signed an application on Read More
Muenz/iStock/Thinkstock(MANILA, Philippines) — A high-profile couple in the Philippines tied the knot in a high-profile way on Tuesday — with an elaborate ceremony followed by an elaborate reception that featured a massive wedding cake. The nuptials between Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military, with help from partner nations, continued its attack against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, launching 10 more airstrikes. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Read More
Damian Peach/NASA(NEW YORK) — A glowing green comet will shine brighter into the New Year, providing an opportunity for skygazers to enjoy the sight. The comet Lovejoy is moving across the sky near the Orion constellation, making it even easier to find. The comet Read More
Ed Jones/AFP/GettyImages(PYONGYANG, North Korea) — The latest video released by North Korean state media shows Kim Jong-un as he appears to pilot a plane, cut with scenic video of some of the hermit nation’s most picturesque mountainscapes. Very little Read More
Benjamin Haas/Hemera/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Five prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay have been transferred to Kazakhstan, the Department of Defense announced overnight. The detainees include Asim Thabit Abdullah Al-Khalaqi, Muhammad Ali Husayn Khanayna, Sabri Read More
