Holiday Inn owner ditches mini shampoos to save oceans and curb plastic pollution
The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
The fight to save the seas from plastic waste may mean the end for mini bottles of shampoo and other toiletries that hotel guests love to stuff into their luggage.
US officials: Afghan soldier kills 2 US troops
An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday.
An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday.
At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
At least 52 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil on Monday, according to prison officials.
At least 52 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil on Monday, according to prison officials.
Police fire tear gas at Hong Kong protesters for 2nd night in a row
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday for the second night in a row in another escalation of weeks-long pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday for the second night in a row in another escalation of weeks-long pro-democracy protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Arlington brothers being hailed heroes after saving young girl drifting out to sea in Ireland
Four brothers are being hailed heroes after a trip to Ireland nearly turned to tragedy.
Four brothers are being hailed heroes after a trip to Ireland nearly turned to tragedy.
South Korea: North Korea fires 2 unidentified projectiles into sea
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first launches in more than two months as North Korean and U.S. officials work to restart nuclear diplomacy.
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, the first launches in more than two months as North Korean and U.S. officials work to restart nuclear diplomacy.
Russia expresses 'deep regret' over South Korea airspace violation, Seoul says
Russia expressed “deep regret” over one of its warplanes entering into South Korea’s airspace during its first joint air patrol with China Tuesday and promised to launch an investigation into the incident, South Korea’s presidential office said Wednesday.
Russia expressed “deep regret” over one of its warplanes entering into South Korea’s airspace during its first joint air patrol with China Tuesday and promised to launch an investigation into the incident, South Korea’s presidential office said Wednesday.
Near the top of Boris Johnson's in-box: Iran tanker standoff
Boris Johnson's premiership will no doubt end up being judged by Brexit, but that won't come to a head just yet. Perhaps the most immediate problem in his in-tray as he enters 10 Downing Street is the continued presence of a British-flagged oil tanker in a heavily-guarded Iranian port.
Boris Johnson's premiership will no doubt end up being judged by Brexit, but that won't come to a head just yet. Perhaps the most immediate problem in his in-tray as he enters 10 Downing Street is the continued presence of a British-flagged oil tanker in a heavily-guarded Iranian port.
Katie Ledecky withdraws from 200 free at worlds due to illness
Katie Ledecky has withdrawn from the 200-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships because of medical reasons.
Katie Ledecky has withdrawn from the 200-meter freestyle at the world swimming championships because of medical reasons.
Officials: Tainted alcohol kills at least 19 people in Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.
The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.
Americans must eat 40 percent less meat by 2050 to sustain Earth's food supply, report suggests
A report published by a nonprofit focused on better ways to sustain a growing population offered solutions to feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 – and one of those involved cutting back on meat consumption.
A report published by a nonprofit focused on better ways to sustain a growing population offered solutions to feeding nearly 10 billion people by 2050 – and one of those involved cutting back on meat consumption.
Daughter decapitated mother in Australia home in front of 4-year-old grandson, police say
A woman in Australia has been arrested on murder charges after she allegedly decapitated her mother Saturday following an argument in front of a 4-year-old grandson, according to police.
A woman in Australia has been arrested on murder charges after she allegedly decapitated her mother Saturday following an argument in front of a 4-year-old grandson, according to police.
Iran says it arrested 17 Iranians allegedly recruited by CIA
Iran said Monday it has arrested 17 Iranian nationals allegedly recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency to spy on the country's nuclear and military sites, and that some of them have already been sentenced to death.
Iran said Monday it has arrested 17 Iranian nationals allegedly recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency to spy on the country's nuclear and military sites, and that some of them have already been sentenced to death.