What rights do prisoners of war have under international law?
As Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on, both sides have taken enemy troops captive. Here's what to know about the rules governing prisoners' treatment under...
Madagascar’s police minister survives helicopter crash, swims 12 hours to shore
A government minister with "nerves of steel" swam for 12 hours in the Indian Ocean before being rescued after his helicopter crashed off the coast...
U.N. weather agency says world ill-prepared for ‘looming water crisis’
Most countries are ill-equipped to handle what the U.N. said is a "looming" global water crisis caused by climate change and population growth. Floods, droughts...
Spread of delta variant raises stakes for vaccination
The fight against the pandemic in some wealthier nations has turned into a race between the highly contagious delta variant and the rollout of vaccines...
Moderna says vaccine works against delta variant, as WHO warns of global spread
The coronavirus vaccine developed by U.S. biotech firm Moderna is effective against the highly contagious delta variant, the company said, offering hope even as the...