Philadelphia sees historic drop in homicides: 'Lower numbers don't mean the work is done'
Through Dec. 28, there have been 218 homicides in the city - a drop of nearly 17% from the same period last year.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.
San Diego County to ring in new year with rain, chance of mountain snow
San Diego County is in for a wild weather week, continuing with warm, gusty Santa Ana winds and ending with rain and mountain snow as the new year rolls in.
Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".
How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
What growing up in war does to a child's brain - and how it really affects them years later
Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.
Saudi-led coalition says targeted arms shipments from UAE in Yemen
A Saudi-led coalition targeted a large quantity of weapons and combat vehicles that were being offloaded in Yemen from ships coming from the UAE, the Saudi news agency reported Tuesday.
Jokic suffers 'gut-wrenching' knee injury as Nuggets thrashed
Nikola Jokic suffered a "gut-wrenching" knee injury as the Denver Nuggets crashed to a 147-123 defeat to the Miami Heat on Monday.
CIA 'carries out drone strike' on Venezuelan port as Trump says boat 'loaded with drugs'
The strike marks the first known US attack on a target inside Venezuela, with no casualties reported - Trump described it as a 'major explosion' in the overseas dock
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.
Why Filipinos risk injury and death to ring in the new year with dangerous fireworks
As the Philippines counts down to the new year, authorities are bracing themselves for another familiar increase in injuries and deaths linked to fireworks, despite decades of regulation, annual warnings and stepped-up police raids.
Health officials say dozens of people have already been hurt in the run-up to December 31, with more casualties expected as Filipinos usher in the new year with explosive celebrations that light up streets, backyards and skylines across the country.
The Department of...