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Hundreds of people gather for a rally to mark the International Memorial Day for Comfort Women on August 14, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. A South Korean court recently ordered Japan to financially compensate 12 women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese.

South Korean Court Orders Japan To Compensate 12 WWII Sex Slaves

The Japanese government rejected the ruling, increasing tensions between the two countries.

Paramedics prepare an ambulance outside the Royal London Hospital on Friday. Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a "major incident," warning that hospitals in the British capital could soon be overwhelmed after a surge in coronavirus infections.

London Mayor Says City 'At Crisis Point,' Declares 'Major Incident'

"The stark reality is that we will run out of beds for patients in the next couple of weeks unless the spread of the virus slows down drastically," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Friday.

Health care worker Demetra Ransom comforts a patient in the COVID-19 ward at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston last month. The U.S. has since surpassed 20 million confirmed coronavirus cases.

U.S. Surpasses 20 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

In less than two months, the country doubled its total number of infections, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

A family celebrates the approval of a new constitution in Santiago, Chile. After decades, the constitution from the country's years of dictatorship will finally be thrown out.

Chile Celebrates Voters' Decision To Scrap Constitution, Start Over

One year after Santiago's streets were jammed by protesters, they were filled Sunday with revelers. More than 7.5 million people voted, setting a new record for voter participation, officials said.

A satellite image from Thursday morning shows Tropical Storm Isaias looming over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The storm is predicted to drench Florida's east coast over the weekend.

Hurricane Isaias Heads Toward Florida

The National Hurricane Center says the storm reached hurricane strength late Thursday. The Bahamas posted a hurricane warning.

From <em>Organix</em> until <em>Things Fall Apart</em>, Malik B. was a member of The Roots, making guest appearances on 2006's <em>Game Theory.</em>

Malik B., Early Member Of The Roots, Dies At 47

The Philadelphia rapper was part of the band's first four albums.

Dustin Johnson won his first Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.

Dustin Johnson Wins Masters Tournament, Green Jacket For The 1st Time

Johnson went into the tournament ranked No. 1 in the world and set a new record as the first player to reach 20 under par at the tournament.

Then-Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the opening session of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue at the State Department in June 2015.

Biden Expected To Tap Katherine Tai As U.S. Trade Representative

Tai, if confirmed, will be the first woman of color to serve in the role.

Cincinnati City Hall To Close As COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket

As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket in the Greater Cincinnati area, Mayor John Cranley has announced that City Hall will close Monday. It is not...

Rescuers adjust an emergency generator at the Diaoshuidong coal mine in southwest China on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak at the facility left 23 dead.

Carbon Monoxide Leak Leaves 23 Dead At Coal Mine In Southwest China

Workers were inside the shuttered mine to dismantle equipment when dangerous levels of carbon monoxide began to seep into the air.

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