Thousands of tourists from Ukraine and Russia are stuck in popular destinations around the world as many countries suspended air traffic with Russia or banned Russian aircrafts from flying over its territory.
The White House has nominated a senior adviser to President Donald Trump for a post that has traditionally been held by a Latin American.
On Easter Sunday, dozens of tornadoes tore across Southeastern US, killing more than 30 people. The deadly cluster of storms coincided with waters in the Gulf of Mexico that were three degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the long-term average.
Pioneering radio broadcaster Gil Bailey, known as the Godfather of Reggae Radio, died Monday of COVID-19.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the Church of England's most senior bishop, said he was "personally sorry and ashamed" and called the church "deeply, institutionally racist."
Guatemala’s new government could bring stability to the country following a turbulent administration riddled with corruption, but analysts see little hope for substantive change in the return of military and private sector elites to power.
Magalie Dresse's craft business in Haiti caught fire in a protest. And while scared for the short term, she told The World she's optimistic that recent demonstrations will bring about long-term change.
At the UN Climate summit, small island nations including Antigua and Barbuda pledged set more ambitious carbon-cutting goals under then Paris Agreement but large emitters were largely silent.
While hurricanes can be disastrous for people, river fish may be benefiting from them. See how Puerto Rico's fish thrived after Hurricane Maria.
One of the most powerful Caribbean storms on record, Hurricane Dorian leaves 70,000 people in the Bahamas in need of immediate humanitarian relief.
Cuba's government has long tightly controlled public spaces and allowed few marches other than to express support for the government.