Fourth COVID-19 vaccine approved in Israel for most vulnerable
close Video Israel has approved a fourth vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to COVID-19, an official said Thursday, becoming one of the first countries to do so…
In Afghanistan, parents sell children out of desperation
close Video In a sprawling settlement of mud brick huts in western Afghanistan housing people displaced by drought and war, a woman is fighting to save her daughter.…
Israel approves 4th vaccine dose for most vulnerable
Israel on Thursday approved a fourth vaccine dose for the Jewish nation’s most vulnerable as coronavirus cases spike globally with the spread of the omicron variant.
China deploys armed robotic vehicles during standoff with India to deal with cold, difficult terrain: reports
The People’s Liberation Army first released the robots in 2014 but has not made widespread use of them until recently.
Hong Kong court denies bail to pro-democracy editors charged with sedition
A Hong Kong court on Thursday charged two former editors for a pro-democracy media outlet with sedition and denied them bail.
North Korea asks troops for greater loyalty to Kim Jong Un amid 10th anniversary of power
North Korea on Thursday urged its 1.2 million troops to unite behind leader Kim Jong Un and defend him with their lives, as the country celebrated the 10th…
Jordan’s parliament erupts in brawl seen on TV: report
Violence broke out among lawmakers in Jordan this week during a debate on a proposed change to the Middle East nation’s constitution, according to a report.
Kenyan assembly melee leaves lawmaker with bloody eye: report
close Video A member of Kenya’s National Assembly was left with a bloody eye Wednesday after a fight broke out among the African nation’s lawmakers, according to a…
Iran launches rocket into space, state TV says
close Video Iran said Thursday it launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, though it’s unclear if any of the objects entered orbit…
Ugandan author who called leader's son 'obese' detained by government: 'Men with guns are breaking my door'
close Video Acclaimed Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a well-known critic of the country’s authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been arrested and…