The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love
After a funky makeover, the national shoe is being worn by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.
Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar
The very social fabric that holds Syrian people together needs to be repaired.
Crowds mourn victims of deadly car-ramming attack at German Christmas marke
A memorial service was held on Saturday for the victims of the deadly car-ramming attack in Magdeburg, Germany.
Olivia Williams: ‘Dune: Prophecy’ women are not to be emulated
Olivia Williams says her "Dune: Prophecy" character Tula cares more about the power of her mystical sisterhood, the Bene Gesserit, than the young women who belong to it.
On This Day, Dec. 22: U.S. begins record 35-day partial government shutdown
On Dec. 22, 2018, the U.S. government began a record 35-day partial shutdown after the Senate was unable to agree on a funding bill.
SpaceX scrubs launch from Florida, but one lifts off from California
One of two scheduled Falcon 9 rocket launches lifted off early Saturday with one going off in California but aborted in Florida.
Women to play major role in rebuilding Syria says head of women’s affairs
Syria’s new head of women’s affairs has told Al Jazeera that women will play a major role in rebuilding Syria.
Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
At least 38 dead and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River.
Cannibalism in Britain? How early Bronze Age bones reveal a grim tale
Prehistoric remains from nearly 4,000 years ago point to a grisly period of cannibalism in the UK.
Israel accused of bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital ICU risking patients, medics
The hospital's director has called for international intervention to protect patients and Gaza's health system.
Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway
Police say the victim was set alight while sleeping on a train in Brooklyn on Sunday morning.
Frank Gardner: Saudi warnings about Magdeburg suspect were ignored
Saudi authorities said they warned German agencies about the Magdeburg car market attack suspect.