American University of Afghanistan's students are scattered all over the world, but their education continues
Established in 2006, the school's physical campus closed when Kabul fell to the Taliban.
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China irate over space station "close encounters" with Musk satellites
Bejing says that, on two occasions, its orbiting station had to maneuver to avoid hitting Starlink satellites launched by Musk's SpaceX.
Two aid workers still missing after Myanmar massacre
The U.S. Embassy condemned the "barbaric attack" that killed at least 30 civilians, including women and children.
Top 10 weather disasters cost $20 billion more than last year's
Global tally was 13% more than 2020's total of $150 billion, says the British charity Christian Aid. It blames climate change for the worsening trend.
Israel testing fourth Pfizer COVID vaccine shot
The clinical trial involves 150 volunteers from the staff of a hospital near Tel Aviv who are at least four months removed from their third vaccine shot and have signs of waning antibodies.
South Africa cathedral bells honor the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The bells at the cathedral, where Tutu urged South Africans of all races to work together against apartheid, will toll for 10 minutes at noon for five days to mark Tutu's life.
Barack Obama honors the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a mentor, a friend, and a moral compass for me and so many others," the former president tweeted.
France records 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections for first time
President Emmanuel Macron's government is holding emergency meetings Monday to discuss the next steps in tackling the virus.
Reconstructing Notre Dame Cathedral
"Sunday Morning" gets rare access to the interior of the Parisian landmark as it undergoes repairs following the devastating 2019 fire – and talks with the former military general in charge of completing the effort by 2024.
Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate and anti-apartheid leader, dies at age 90
South Africa's first Black archbishop rose to prominence during anti-apartheid struggle, went on to become a global campaigner for human rights.
Armed intruder arrested at Windsor Castle
The suspect, a 19-year-old man from Southampton, did not enter any buildings on the grounds.
La Palma's longest volcanic eruption officially declared over
The volcanic eruption was the island of La Palma's longest active eruption on record, officials said.
El Salvador frees 3 women imprisoned for abortions
The women had been sentenced to 30 years in prison under the nation's strict anti-abortion laws after suffering obstetric emergencies, activists said.
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message touches on love and loss
"Although it's a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones," the queen said. "This year, especially, I understand why."
Duchess of Cambridge surprises audience with Christmas piano song
The royal wowed a Christmas Eve audience with a beautiful piano performance alongside singer-songwriter Tom Walker.
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