Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 11:28PM

At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate. Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 08:19PM

A woman wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a bank in Brazil, hoping to get a sign-off on a loan. Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 08:00PM

US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 07:04PM

A mass bleaching event caused by high ocean temperatures is threatening the survival of coral reefs around the world.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 04:17PM

Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James will team up with a host of other NBA players to go for gold at the Paris games.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 04:03PM

Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 04:00PM

Antismoking bill aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 03:29PM

As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 02:42PM

Mediator warns that negotiations are at 'delicate phase' as the war in the enclave grinds on.Story Published at: April 17, 2024 at 02:26PM