World

Europe14 hours ago

Rome metro station escalator goes haywire, injuring riders

An escalator at a train station in Italy malfunctioned on Tuesday, reportedly leaving at least 20 people — including seven seriously — injured.

Crime22 mins ago

Suspected UK thief bears striking resemblance to 'Friends' star David Schwimmer

It hasn't been this guy's day or week.

IMMIGRATION1 hour ago

Second migrant caravan gathering in Guatemala, report says

As a caravan of more than 7,000 migrants from Central America is making its way towards the U.S.-Mexico border, another caravan made up of thousands of Honduran migrants is preparing to join the larger group, authorities in Guatemala.

The Americas2 hours ago

The Latest: Willa weakens to tropical storm, rain continues

The Latest on Hurricane Willa (all times local): 2:40 a.m.

RELIGION2 hours ago

Polygamy persists across Africa, to activists' dismay

The suspicion of a third wife was planted in Irene Atenyo's mind when her husband could not account for his most recent pay.

Hurricanes - Typhoons2 hours ago

Hurricane Willa weakens to tropical depression, heavy rains to continue

Hurricane Willa was downgraded to a tropical depression early Wednesday as torrential rain continued to lash west-central Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Asia2 hours ago

Anti-India protests in Kashmir after troops kill 2 rebels

Government forces killed two rebels during a gunbattle on the outskirts of disputed Kashmir's main city on Wednesday, sparking violent anti-India protests by residents, police said.

Middle East4 hours ago

The Latest: On sidelines of Saudi forum, Pakistan gets loan

The Latest on the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi (all times local): 9:45 a.m.

Middle East4 hours ago

Saudi prince to give first speech since Khashoggi's slaying

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday will give his first speech to an international audience since the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.