More than 6,900 households have been severely affected by flooding across the small South American country in the past several weeks, according to official estimates.
Author: Michael Levenson
Instagram blocked posts about the Aqsa Mosque in a terrorism screening error.
The social media network said it had mistakenly associated hashtags linked to the Jerusalem site with a terrorist organization.
Canadian Lawmaker Apologizes for Taking Nude Photo of Colleague
It was not immediately clear what sanctions, if any, Sébastien Lemire would face after he acknowledged taking a nude photo of William Amos during a Zoom call.
Former Nazi Camp Guard Who Lived in Tennessee Is Deported by U.S.
The deportation of Friedrich Karl Berger capped what could be the last prosecution by the U.S. government of collaborators in Nazi war crimes.
Jupiter and Saturn Head for Closest Visible Alignment in 800 Years
On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be no more than a dime’s width apart in the night sky. The last time that could be seen was in 1226.
At Least 74 Drown in Wreck Off Libya, U.N. Agency Says
A rubber raft crowded with at least 120 migrants sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. The craft was on a notoriously dangerous route for refugees trying to reach European shores.
Four Poachers Arrested After Killing of Rare Silverback Gorilla in Uganda
The silverback, known as Rafiki, was killed by a poacher with a spear, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. He was the leader of the famed Nkuringo gorilla group, which has been popular with tourists for decades.
Americans Coping With the Coronavirus Are Clogging Toilets
Sewage systems and toilets are backing up as consumers clean their homes with disinfectant wipes and turn to paper towels, napkins and baby wipes to cope with the lack of toilet paper.
CPAC Attendee Has the Coronavirus, Officials Say
The Conservative Political Action Conference was attended last week by President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other administration officials.