Lebanon: In political turmoil and economic collapse, it could now be overwhelmed by Covid-19
A combination of high infection rates, a floundering economy and renewed political turmoil could signal a new phase in the...
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Capital Gate: Abu Dhabi’s intriguing version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Editor's Note — CNN Travel's series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains...
Taiwan led the world in closing down for Covid-19, now it wants to do the same with opening back up
On the streets of the island's capital, Taipei, pedestrians appear more concerned with staying out of the hot midday sun...
Robots are stacking shelves in Tokyo convenience stores
Increasingly, companies are turning to technology as a solution — including two of the biggest convenience store franchises in Japan,...
I hate to say it, but Ferrari’s new convertible is worth every penny
I almost hate to say this because Ferrari, as a company, is so irritatingly aware of its own specialness. Even...
Mexican archaeologists identify the first Mayan slave ship to be discovered
It is the first Mayan slave ship ever discovered, according to Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), which...
Poland’s coal dependency hampers climate change efforts
Poland is more dependent on coal than any other EU state, for around 75% of its electricity. A full 8%...
A happy ending after homeless woman’s story featured on TV
"Hey Q-Q!" Shirley Raines calls out. Colorful flowers, potted plants and a "Home Sweet Home" sign adorn the entrance to...
Judge temporarily blocks US WeChat ban
In issuing the preliminary injunction, Judge Laurel Beeler wrote that the plaintiffs — a group of US-based WeChat users who...
Solomon Islands: Briton and Australian mapping unexploded bombs killed in blast
The fatal incident occurred in the residential Tasahe area of the Pacific Island's capital Honiara on Sunday evening local time,...
China’s Xinjiang government confirms huge birth rate drop but denies forced sterilization of women
The Xinjiang government sent CNN the six-page fax in response to questions for an article published in July that documented...
Australia’s coronavirus lockdown strategy worked. Could this be a model for the US?
But Andrews -- a Labor Party politician who has run Australia's second-largest state since 2014 -- has remained popular with...
Thailand protests: Protesters declare ‘victory’ in Bangkok rallies calling for monarchy reform
Thousands gathered in the nation's capital for this weekend's rallies, which began on Saturday and were part of a protest...
Canadian police charge Tesla driver who was allegedly asleep at the wheel at 90 mph
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said it received a complaint of a car speeding near Ponoka, Alberta at around...
Venus is a Russian planet — say the Russians
This week, Dmitry Rogozin, head of the Russian space corporation Roscosmos, revealed that the country plans to send its own...
Dutch pursuit of torture case against Syria prompts terror accusation from Damascus
The rebuke comes a day after the Dutch government said it is seeking to hold the Syrian government accountable for...
A Hong Kong teenager’s death became a magnet for conspiracies, and exposed deep problems in how the city operates
The smoke billowed forth as experienced protesters pulled masks down over their faces and scrambled to put goggles on. Many...
Mariachi musicians fight pandemic blues in Mexico
Mariachi, a musical tradition in Mexico, and its musicians have been forced to adapt as crowded plazas are no longer...
Asia’s coronavirus ‘travel bubbles’ fail to form, and travelers face a long winter at home
Bangkok (CNN) — With the end of the year approaching, travelers holding onto hope they may still get to enjoy...
Most recent US elections have had an international event as the October Surprise. This one may be no different
The October Surprise that American pollsters await with trepidation is usually a US domestic upset. Witness the seismic impact of...
