More Cubans try dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits Cuba is seeing a surge in unauthorized migration, fueled by an economic crisis.
With More Freedom, Young Women in Albania Shun Tradition of ‘Sworn Virgins’ A centuries-old tradition in which women declared themselves men so they could enjoy male privilege is dying out as young women have more options available to them to live their own lives.Gjystina Grishaj, known by her male nickname, Duni, declared herself a man nearly 40 years ago in order to avoid a forced marriage at a young age.
Tropical Storm Kevin gains force in eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Kevin is gaining force in the eastern Pacific and forecasters say it’s likely to reach hurricane strength while remaining far off Mexico’s coasts
Two Afghan lawmakers from northeastern province of Takhar say its capital, Taleqan, has fallen to the Taliban Two Afghan lawmakers from northeastern province of Takhar say its capital, Taleqan, has fallen to the Taliban
More Cubans try dangerous trip to US across Florida Straits Cuba is seeing a surge in unauthorized migration to the United States, fueled by an economic crisis
Swiss protest court ruling reducing rapist's sentence Hundreds of people have protested in front of a Swiss appeals court that had last month reduced the prison sentence of a rapist
Mozambique insurgency: Key port retaken from insurgents - Rwanda Mocímboa da Praia was the Islamist militants' last stronghold in northern Mozambique, Rwanda says.
Taliban capture third Afghanistan capital in as many days The Taliban have seized a third capital in Afghanistan in as many days as the group continues to make aggressive and significant gains in the wake of the U.S. military withdrawal.
Nature: Sailfin mollies "Sunday Morning" takes a peek at sailfin mollies courting in waters near Tulum in Mexico. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
Devastated by wildfires, Turkey's beekeepers see grim future Turkey’s wildfires have left little behind, turning green forests into ashen, barren hills
Taliban overruns most of Kunduz as Afghan military clings to strategic city’s airport – reports Taliban militants have captured another provincial capital, Sar-e Pul, and most of the fifth-largest city of Kunduz, according to local officials. Afghan special forces have been deployed in a bid to re-take the latter.
A Gold Mine Takeover Highlights Increasing Mining-Sector Risk Kyrgyzstan’s nationalization of Centerra Gold’s large mining operation is one of the most brazen moves in recent years by a country to assert control over valuable natural resources, mining and legal experts say.
Legendary Florida State Football Coach Bobby Bowden Dies at 91 Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. He was 91. Bobby’s son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home in Tallahassee, Florida, surrounded by family early Sunday morning.
Russia evacuates 2 villages in Siberia because of wildfires Russian authorities have started to evacuate two villages in a vast region of Siberia where 155 active forest fires are burning
Ancient sculptures reveal their true colors Greek and Roman marble antiquities have traditionally been viewed as white, but recent scientific studies have shown that they were often painted with bright colors – a fact little discussed among art historians. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores how an accidental "whitewashing" of history has colored our view of ancient art.
Lionel Messi says PSG move is a 'possibility' as he bids tearful farewell to Barcelona As he bid a tearful farewell to Barcelona on Sunday, football superstar Lionel Messi said a move to Paris Saint-Germain was "a possibility."
Greece wildfires: Hundreds more evacuated as uncontrolled fires rage Ferries carry tourists and locals to safety from Greece's second-largest island, Evia.
Olympics End as They Began: Strangely The 32nd Summer Olympics came to a close on Sunday night in Tokyo. “We did it — together!” the president of the International Olympic Committee said, to lukewarm applause.The Tokyo Games, which ended Sunday, offered viewers a respite from the frustration and tragedy of the past 18 months.
Nigeria kidnappings: Chibok schoolgirl returns home seven years on More than 270 girls were seized by Islamist militants in 2014, and many of them are still missing.
CCTV captures hilarious moment Italian Mastiff stops 'escape artist' Boxer sister escaping Khaleesi had darted for the garden fence before her canine pal dragged her back before she could escape
Clearing the heavens of space junk The amount of debris in low Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk.