This Make-A-Wish was a Disney first

Make-A-Wish and Disney came together once again to treat little María like her favorite princess, and all in a very special way.

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Why are there fears of civil war in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed has said that concerns his country will descend into chaos are unfounded, but fears of an all-out civil war continue to grow.

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The US-China rivalry in tech and trade won't end because Joe Biden is president

President Donald Trump spent much of his term setting up Beijing as Washington's greatest political and economic adversary. Don't expect drastic changes when Joe Biden takes the helm, even if he eschews the bluster and unpredictability of his predecessor.

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Blair: Loyalty to US constitution 'will prevail'

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair discusses the election of Joe Biden in the United States and says the country's relationship with Britain needs to remain "strong."

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Analysis: Angela Merkel's message to Joe Biden

Angela Merkel's faith in America was deeply shaken when Donald Trump won the US presidency in 2016.

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Archaeologists in Norway find rare Viking ship burial using only radar

Norwegian archaeologists have identified a previously undiscovered "high-status" Viking burial site, featuring a feast hall, cult house, and the remnants of a ship burial.

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Here are the world leaders who have congratulated Biden

CNN's Brian Todd reports on reactions from leaders of US allies around the world to President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, from those who congratulated him to those who haven't.

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This $1 made-in-Africa Covid-19 test kit could revolutionize testing on the continent

For the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak began, Africa may be poised to reshape rapid testing for the virus on the continent.

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Saudi Arabia preferred a Trump win. Their fears of a Biden presidency may be well-founded

Of all the pressing foreign policy issues on President-elect Joe Biden's plate, relations with Saudi Arabia will not be top of the pile.

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London mayor: Who becomes the US president matters

London Mayor Sadiq Khan reacts to President-elect Joe Biden's win over President Trump, saying that who the US president is has ripple effects across the globe.

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The UAE takes steps towards modernization by decriminalizing alcohol and suicide

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a slew of reforms on personal status and penal laws as part of a years-long bid to modernize the Gulf state and promote a progressive brand of Islam.

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Astronauts excited about Resilience launch to ISS after 'tough year'

After weeks of delay, four astronauts are getting ready to launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral on the first fully operational mission for a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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Richard Branson wants to be the first 'space billionaire' to actually travel to space

Richard Branson, the thrill-seeking British billionaire, founded Virgin Galactic in 2004 on the promise that a privately developed spacecraft would make it possible for hundreds of people to become astronauts, no NASA training required. And if a 2,500-mile-per-hour ride to the edge of space sounded off-putting, Branson also pledged to take the journey himself before letting paying customers on board.

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Markets have had their election party. Is there a hangover coming?

Like presidential elections, markets can be full of surprises. Despite protracted uncertainty surrounding the race for the White House and rising coronavirus cases in the United States and elsewhere, stocks ended the week higher.

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Tesla just rolled out its own tequila. It's already sold out

Elon Musk has already gotten people to buy flamethrowers, short shorts and surfboards. Now he's throwing in some tequila, too.

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Some stores are limiting toilet paper purchases again

Several leading grocery chains are reimposing limits on key items such as toilet paper, paper towels and disinfecting wipes, hoping to keep their shelves stocked and prevent shoppers from hoarding as they did when the pandemic began in the spring.

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Italian regions lock down and Paris tightens rules as Europe smashes virus records

The Italian regions worst-hit by the second coronavirus wave entered a new lockdown Friday after the country tallied its highest daily number of both infections and deaths the previous day.

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Controversial Indian news anchor arrested for allegedly abetting architect's suicide

One of India's most well-known and controversial news anchors has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of an architect, local police said, in a case that reflects the country's increasingly fraught and politicized media environment.

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Asian stocks and US futures rise as investors await election results

Asian stocks and US futures are rising as investors await more results from the US election.

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Viral 'ballot' burning video shared by Eric Trump is fake

A viral video that purports to show about 80 "ballots," all for Donald Trump, being burned is fake, Virginia Beach city officials say.

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