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Punta Umbria has declared three days of mourning for victims

In light of Iran’s internet blackout, Starlink has allowed some citizens to stay connected. How could its Direct to Cell service help mitigate future communications shutdowns and what role might the United States play?

China’s population stands at 1.404 billion today, down three million from the previous year

The man said agents drove him ‘to the middle of nowhere’ and made him get out of the car in subfreezing temperatures

Georgia island community founded by freed slaves in danger from property developers

Congolese soldiers and pro-government militia fighters have reentered the strategic town of Uvira

Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants

As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the current political climate has left some feeling more fraught than festive when it comes to how to honor…

Rachel Eliza Griffiths is releasing her memoir, “The Flower Bearers,” after enduring profound personal tragedies

Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians are celebrating Epiphany, locally known as Timkat

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are set to merge into the Syrian army after suffering major setbacks