Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe

Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

Avalanche kills 3, including American teen, near Swiss resort

Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.

Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub

Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.

Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court

A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.

Russia concert hall attack: More than 130 killed, 180 injured
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Calls mounted on Monday to harshly punish those behind the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people as authorities combed the burned-out ruins of the shopping and entertainment complex for more bodies. Four men, charged with carrying out a terrorist attack, appeared in court Sunday night and showed signs of being severely beaten. Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the investigation is still ongoing but vowed that ?the perpetrators will be punished, they do not deserve mercy.?

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message

Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Video: Watch Kate Middleton's heartfelt announcement of cancer diagnosis

Watch Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales', full video message announcing her cancer diagnosis. You can also read a full transcript of the video.

Video: Kate Middleton says she has cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy
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Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The video announcement Friday came after weeks of speculation spread on social media about her whereabouts and health since she was hospitalized in January for unspecified abdominal surgery.