Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak
The ban comes ahead of a planned protest in Kinshasa on July 8 against constitutional reform, with opposition figures calling it "politically motivated."
World News
Democratic House Leader Jeffries says ‘full unclassified briefing’ on US-Iran talks necessary
IDF Home Front Command, Foreign Ministry, sending delegation to Venezuela to aid in quake recovery
Witkoff, Rubio brief Congress in first-ever meeting since signing of US-Iran MoU - report
JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says
No damage or evidence of a collision was found after a JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while descending toward JFK Airport.
Machado vows to return to Venezuela after earthquake death toll rises to over 1,700
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that she is "willing to do whatever it takes" to enter Venezuela to help with the country's recovery efforts following last week's earthquakes.
Rig explosion in Venezuela leaves at least 17 workers wounded, evacuated to Colombia
The wounded were taken to neighboring Colombia for medical treatment as the cause of the blast remains unclear.
Strait of Hormuz instability to remain Iranian leverage until final deal signed, experts predict
“I would say that the primary reason Iran has decided to renew attacks on the Persian Gulf states has to do with the balance of leverage in the ongoing negotiations," one expert says.
Aftershock rocks Caracas during fourth day of earthquake rescues
Residents in Caracas were woken by a new aftershock as Venezuela’s earthquake death toll approached 1,500.
Six killed in shooting at mother-and-child shelter in northern Germany
All the victims - four women and two men - were employees of the facility. The man's three-month-old daughter and the mother are safe.
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela to aid in earthquake recovery efforts
The delegation comprises 16 rescue personnel, along with other professionals from the Magen - Disaster & Emergency Management Company, Israel's Ready for Rescue non-profit, and SmartAID.
'Distortion of historical facts': Azerbaijan decries Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide
"The decision by the Israeli government concerning the so-called 'Armenian genocide' is a matter of serious concern," the Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time.
