Fire at India COVID-19 Facility Kills 7 Patients
A fire killed seven coronavirus patients early Sunday at a southern Indian hotel being used as a COVID-19 facility, officials said, in the second such incident this month.
Beirut Port Explosion Death Toll Rises to 158: Health Ministry
The death toll from Tuesday's catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut has risen to 158, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Saturday.
Russia Lavrov Rules Out Possibility of Nuclear War
There is a need to rule out the possibility of a nuclear war, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
France, Spain Report Surge in Coronavirus Cases
France and Spain have both reported large daily rises in coronavirus cases amid fears that parts of Europe could be hit by a second wave later in the year.
UN: Thousands Affected by Seasonal Rains in Sudan
Seasonal torrential rains have wreaked havoc on houses and infrastructure across Sudan, affecting more than 50,000 people, the United Nations said.
At Least 135 Dead, More Than 5,000 Injured in Beirut Explosion
At least 135 people were killed and 5,000 injured in a massive explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's health minister.
UN Chief Warns of Rising Risk of Nuclear Weapons
UN chief warned that the risk of nuclear weapons being used is growing and urged all nations to renew their commitment to achieving a world free of them.
Biden Leading Trump by 3 Points in National Poll
If the 2020 US Presidential election were held today, 43 percent of voters would vote for former Vice President Joe Biden while 40 percent would choose President Trump.
US, Russia Make Progress at Talks on Arms Control
The United States and Russia have made progress at the arms control talks, and Washington hopes for a new meeting in the near future.
Large Amounts of Terrorists Ammunition Found in Syria
Syrian authorities on Wednesday found a large number of weapons and ammunition, including US-made shells and Israeli-made mines left behind by terrorists.