ADEN, Yemen — The U.N. warned Friday the world's worst humanitarian crisis is getting worse. Because of an ongoing civil war, more than 20 million in Yemen face starvation. Abrar Ibranhim, 11, was slowly starving, trapped in one of the…
RIMBO, Sweden -- The United Nations' refugee agency said Friday there were nearly 1,500 civilian casualties in Yemen from August through October, the latest grim tally to emerge from a four-year civil war as opposing parties hold talks in Sweden.…
Over the past four years, the civil war in Yemen has claimed at least 10,000 lives, with experts estimating a much higher toll. The fighting, stoked by tribal conflicts and backed (on opposite sides) by Saudi Arabia and Iran, has…
PARIS -- Anticipating a fourth straight weekend of violent protests, France on Friday mobilized armored vehicles and thousands of police, cordoned off Paris' broad boulevards and made plans to shut down tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre. Some…
The scene outside Lanterna Azzurra nightclub in the town of Corinaldo, Italy. Vigili del Fuoco Last Updated Dec 8, 2018 1:28 AM EST ROME -- Six people, all but one of them minors, were killed and about 35 others injured in…
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If you're not done with your Christmas shopping yet, head over to Chattanooga Christian School for their Holiday Market and Variety Show
Counselors at rape crisis center in our area say sexual assaults among teenagers are not uncommon.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state record-setting $93 million-plus was spent in the open U.S. Senate contest in Tennessee that Marsha Blackburn won last month. According to federal campaign finance reports due Thursday, Blackburn's campaign spent about $16 million throughout…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Due to the temperatures in Chattanooga, the cold weather shelter at the Community Kitchen opened up earlier than expected. It opened up on Wednesday, which was ten days before it was initially scheduled to. Organizers say they…
Veterans mark 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack that began World War II for the United States.
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee has announced four more positions in his new administration. And one is a Chattanoogan. Chris Devaney will serve as a Special Assistant to the Governor. He was Campaign Manager for Lee's gubernatorial run…
CHATTANOOGA (GIRLS INC. OF CHATTANOOGA) - Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is delighted to announce the Honorees that will be recognized at the 15th Annual UnBought and UnBossed Awards Luncheon scheduled for April 3, 2019 at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention…
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces two more arrests for a murder in Fannin County this week. Investigators had already charged a pair of 15 year olds with the shooting. Now they have arrested 15…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a woman and her baby fell 20 feet (6 meters) into a storm drain and were underground for more than 30 minutes. Clarksville police tell news outlets the two were rescued Thursday…
Tennessee American Water Company warns of scam going around local neighborhoods
Luis Valbuena (left), who played 11 seasons in the majors, with the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners; and Jose Castillo, who played seven seasons in the MLB, including with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lynne Sladky, Nam…
Worker inspects scale model of moon rover for China's Chang'e 4 lunar probe, at factory in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China on November 16, 2018 CHINA STRINGER NETWORK / REUTERS BEIJING -- China was preparing to launch a ground-breaking mission early…
Last Updated Dec 7, 2018 11:13 PM EST YEMEN -- An average of 123 civilians die every week in Yemen, the United Nations said Friday, as representatives from both sides of the country's devastating three-year civil war met for a…
Forensic experts carry a corpse to be transported to the morgue after an attempted bank robbery in Milagres, Ceara state, Brazil on December 07, 2018. Normando Soracles / AFP/Getty Images RIO DE JANEIRO -- At least 12 people, including two…
Musician Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks performs onstage during Day 2 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2012, in Indio, California. Getty Last Updated Dec 6, 2018 10:30 PM EST…
Musician Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks performs onstage during Day 2 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2012, in Indio, California. Getty Last Updated Dec 6, 2018 10:30 PM EST…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Nov. 26, 2018. CARLO ALLEGRI / REUTERS UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted on Thursday against a resolution sponsored by U.S.…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Nov. 26, 2018. CARLO ALLEGRI / REUTERS UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted on Thursday against a resolution sponsored by U.S.…