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Middle East11 hours ago

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée under police protection, report says

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, has been given police protection as Turkey investigates the activist writer's death, according to a report.

Middle East56 mins ago

Russian paper: Indicted Prigozhin ordered beatings, killing

A security aide to businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, who has been indicted by American investigators for allegedly trying to interfere with the 2016 U.S. election, says the Russian mogul has been involved in attacks on several people and at least one killing, an independent Russian newspaper reported Monday.

Earth Quakes2 hours ago

Several powerful earthquakes strike off the shore of Canada

Several powerful earthquakes have been reported near Vancouver Island, Canada, including a magnitude 6.8.

Middle East2 hours ago

Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi's son: report

Saudi Arabia on Monday said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had called the son of slain Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, to express condolences for his death at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul by officials that allegedly included a member of the royal's entourage.

Asia3 hours ago

Anti-India strike shuts Kashmir amid anger over deaths

Armed soldiers and police fanned out across much of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday as separatists challenging Indian rule called for a general strike to mourn the deaths of civilians and armed rebels during confrontation with government forces.

The Americas4 hours ago

2 Koreas, US-led UN Command meet again at Koreas' border

Military officers from the two Koreas and the U.S.-led U.N. Command met again at the Koreas' border village Monday to examine an ongoing effort to disarm the area.

Middle East4 hours ago

Khashoggi's killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast peace

In recent months, the Trump administration has repeatedly put off the release of its long-awaited Mideast peace plan.

The Americas5 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

The Americas6 hours ago

Growing caravan of migrants pushes deeper into Mexico

Thousands of Honduran migrants hoping to reach the U.S. stretched out on rain-soaked sidewalks, benches and public plazas in the southern Mexico city of Tapachula, worn down by another day's march under a blazing sun.

The Americas

Middle East56 mins ago

Russian paper: Indicted Prigozhin ordered beatings, killing

The Americas4 hours ago

2 Koreas, US-led UN Command meet again at Koreas' border

Middle East4 hours ago

Khashoggi's killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast peace

The Americas5 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Asia

Asia3 hours ago

Anti-India strike shuts Kashmir amid anger over deaths

The Americas4 hours ago

2 Koreas, US-led UN Command meet again at Koreas' border

The Americas5 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Asia8 hours ago

Rescuers search site after train crash killed 18 in Taiwan

Europe

Middle East56 mins ago

Russian paper: Indicted Prigozhin ordered beatings, killing

Middle East17 hours ago

US, Turkey to soon begin joint patrols in north Syria

Middle East20 hours ago

US, Saudi tensions rise over killing in Saudi consulate

United Kingdom22 hours ago

Most UK firms to trigger Brexit safety plans 'by Christmas'

Africa

Africa23 hours ago

Ethiopian marathoner who made Rio protest returns from exile

Africa1 day ago

Sri Lanka to recall peacekeeping commander on UN request

Africa1 day ago

Africa’s youngest billionaire freed 9 days after being kidnapped

Africa2 days ago

Rights groups warn Ethiopia against return to repression

Middle East

Middle East56 mins ago

Russian paper: Indicted Prigozhin ordered beatings, killing

Middle East4 hours ago

Khashoggi's killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast peace

Middle East11 hours ago

Turkey vows crackdown over Khashoggi as critics call Erdogan regime 'world's worst jailer' of journalists

Middle East11 hours ago

Khashoggi's fiancée under police protection, Turkish media report

Australia

The Americas5 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Australia8 hours ago

PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims

Australia1 day ago

Australia PM says business as usual despite minority gov't

Middle East1 day ago

Australia's ruling coalition forced into minority government

World2 days ago

The week in pictures, Oct. 13-19

Take a look and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.

The Americas7 hours ago

For many Brazilians, election is picking 'lesser of evils'

In the lead up to Brazil's elections, Peter Rooker struggled to find a presidential candidate he believed in out of a field of 13.

Central America7 hours ago

4 Americans, local guide killed in Costa Rica river rafting accident

Four American tourists and a local guide were killed over the weekend when their raft overturned, and they were swept down the Naranjo river in Costa Rica, authorities said Sunday.

World8 hours ago

Taiwan train derails, killing 18 and injuring more than 180

At least 18 people were killed and more than 180 others injured on Sunday after one of Taiwan's newer, faster trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, officials said.

Asia8 hours ago

Rescuers search site after train crash killed 18 in Taiwan

Rescuers searched through wreckage Monday after one of Taiwan's fastest passenger trains derailed on a curve along a popular weekend route, killing at least 18 people and injuring more than 180 others.

Australia8 hours ago

PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims

Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered a formal apology on Monday to Australia's victims of child sex abuse, saying the nation must acknowledge their long, painful journey and say sorry.

IMMIGRATION10 hours ago

Ragged, growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward US

Despite Mexican efforts to stop them at the border, about 2,000 Central American migrants swam or rafted across a river separating that country from Guatemala, re-formed their mass caravan in Mexico and vowed to resume their journey toward the United States.

Hurricanes - Typhoons10 hours ago

Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Hurricane Willa, an "extremely dangerous" storm that was upgraded to a Category 4 late Sunday, was expected to hit Mexico's coast late Tuesday or Wednesday.

Afghanistan10 hours ago

US general shot in Taliban attack in Afghanistan, Pentagon confirms

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Smiley was shot in a Taliban attack that killed two Afghan leaders in Kandahar province last week, the Pentagon has confirmed.

Asia10 hours ago

China coal mine explosion kills 2, leaves 18 trapped

Two people died and 18 were trapped in a coal mine in eastern China on Sunday after a rock burst — an incident similar to an earthquake, induced by excavation — destroyed part of a mining tunnel, investigators said.

The Americas11 hours ago

Hurricane Willa a Category 4 storm in Pacific off Mexico

Newly formed Hurricane Willa rapidly gained force and grew into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico on Sunday, with a potential to make landfall on a western stretch of coast between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta in the coming days.

Middle East11 hours ago

Turkey vows crackdown over Khashoggi as critics call Erdogan regime 'world's worst jailer' of journalists

As horrid accounts of Jamal Khashoggi’s death inside Istanbul’s Saudi Arabia consulate continue to unfold, Turkey’s top brass – led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – has received praise from around the globe for its strong stance in investigating the silencing of a member of the media.

Middle East11 hours ago

Khashoggi's fiancée under police protection, Turkish media report

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi, has been given police protection as Turkey investigates the activist writer's death, according to a report.

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