Holiday June 19, 2023 What is Juneteenth? The history behind the oldest commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the US Juneteenth is celebrated every year on June 19 to mark the end of slavery in the United States shortly after the conclusion of the Civil War.
Florida January 10, 2021 Florida man fatally shoots friend after being menaced with pitchfork: deputies A Florida man fatally shot his friend during a dispute, telling police the friend threatened him with a pitchfork, officials said Saturday.
Germany January 10, 2021 German parliament to boost security after US Capitol riots: reports Security at Germany’s lower house of parliament has reportedly been increased following the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington by rioters last week.
MILITARY December 29, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway The U.S. military began inoculating American troops based overseas this week, focusing on military and civilian health care workers, first responders and command teams.
CRIME December 28, 2020 Georgia corrections officer shot at state prison, another man killed; suspect in custody A Georgia corrections officer was shot and another man killed during an incident at a state prison early Monday morning.
Coronavirus December 27, 2020 German pilot traces massive syringe in recent flight to honor coronavirus vaccination campaign A pilot in Germany had some fun during a recent flight to honor the start of coronavirus vaccination campaign in Europe on Sunday.
Ancient Rome December 27, 2020 Pompeii dig uncovers secrets from unearthed fast-food restaurant A supposed fast-food restaurant at Pompeii has been completely unearthed, helping to reveal dishes that might have been popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city.
California December 27, 2020 Vehicle plunges off San Francisco cliff, driver 'miraculously' survives: fire department A woman in California was in serious condition after her vehicle plunged off a cliff onto a beach on Christmas morning.
Coronavirus December 27, 2020 Canada, Japan among nations reporting infections with fast-spreading UK coronavirus strain The fast-spreading coronavirus strain first identified in the United Kingdom has now reached Canada and Japan, after cases cropped up in some European counties.
Australia December 21, 2020 Sydney effectively cut off as Australian states restrict travel amid coronavirus outbreak An outbreak in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs has grown to more than 80 coronavirus cases within the last 24 hours, prompting authorities to effectively close any travel to and from Australia’s largest city.
