Quick Takes

Prayers Cleared from Jerusalem’s Western Wall

Equipped with long sticks, a team of cleaners on September 20, 2022, gouged out written prayers that visitors to Judaism’s Western Wall in Jerusalem traditionally cram into its crevices. (Reuters)

Macron Meets with UK’s Truss as UNGA Kicks Off

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, September 20, 2022. (Reuters)

Monkeys Terrorize Tourists at India’s Taj Mahal

Tourists visiting India's Taj Mahal monument in northern Agra city have been struck by monkey menace with the animals attacking them. (Reuters)

Health Authorities Declare Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

Fire Breaks Out at Mountaintop Restaurant in Swiss Alps

Hurricane Fiona Swamps Puerto Rico, Knocking Out Power to Island

People Pull Airplane in Competition

In Virginia, dozens of teams competed, September 17, 2022, to see who could pull an 82-ton passenger plane at Dulles International Airport's annual Plane Pull. (Reuters)

Heavy Hailstorm Hits Spain’s Mallorca

A heavy hailstorm that hit the Spanish island of Mallorca was captured on social media, September 16, 2022. (Reuters)

Bidens Arrive in London for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

President Joe Biden and his wife, first lady Jill Biden arrived in London, September 17, 2022, to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral. (Reuters)

Man on Roller Skates Detained as King Charles’ Car Passes By

A man on rollerblades was detained by police, September 16, 2022, after he skated toward King Charles' convoy as it was driving toward Westminster Hall. (Reuters)

King Charles Meets Prime Ministers of the Realm

King Charles met leaders of the realm at Buckingham Palace, September 17, 2022, ahead of the late Queen's state funeral, that is likely to be one of the biggest ceremonial events ever held in Britain. (Reuters)