6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, tsunami alert lifted

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast Monday. Tsunami warnings for nearby areas have been lifted.

Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Why is Justin Trudeau resigning as Canadian Prime Minister

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. Here's what you need to know about why he is resigning.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal leader, marking end of era

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader, marking the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in power.

Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

Two men were dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Puerto Rico after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas about 5 miles south of Desecheo Island.

Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92

Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.

Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche

Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.

'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda

Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.

Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1

A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.

Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections

The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.

Syrian rebels want to work with West
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Syrian rebels tell FOX News that following their unexpected victory over the Assad regime, they want to stop fighting and work with the West.

Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.

U.S. targets terrorist in Syria's power vacuum
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The U.S. is assessing its next steps in Syria after the regime of Bashar Al-Assad was toppled over this past weekend.

Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime

Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.