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RELIGION12 hours ago

Vatican meeting endorses women at decision-making table

A monthlong meeting of Catholic bishops marked by demands for women's rights wrapped up Saturday with delegates saying a place for women at the church's decision-making table was a "duty of justice" and that the church as a whole must recognize the urgency of "inescapable change."

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• 2:41US to send additional troops to border over caravan

Middle East1 hour ago

Yazidi mothers of children by IS face heartbreaking choices

The 26-year-old Yazidi mother faces a heartbreaking choice.

Middle East4 hours ago

Top Saudi prosecutor expected in Turkey over writer's death

Saudi Arabia's attorney general is scheduled to arrive in Turkey on Sunday to hold talks with investigators looking into the slaying of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate earlier this month.

Europe4 hours ago

High stakes for Merkel's government as German region votes

The central German region of Hesse was voting Sunday in a state election marked by discontent with infighting in the national government and expected to help determine whether Chancellor Angela Merkel's administration has a long-term future.

The Americas7 hours ago

3 things to know about Brazil's presidential candidates

Brazil votes Sunday to elect its next president, and the choice could not be more stark.

The Americas7 hours ago

AP Explains: How Brazil's Bolsonaro used Trump tactics

Observers have long flirted with the idea that far-right Brazilian congressman Jair Bolsonaro, the front-runner in Sunday's presidential runoff, was a "tropical" Trump.

The Americas7 hours ago

Brazil yearns for change but some say democracy at risk

A desire for radical change among many Brazilians after years of turmoil has fueled the rise of a far-right former army captain who supporters say will fight crime and corruption if elected president Sunday but who opponents warn threatens one of the world's largest democracies.

The Americas7 hours ago

Migrant caravan to rest following report of abducted child

Coordinators of a caravan of several thousand Central American migrants moving through southern Mexico urged its members to rest Sunday.

RELIGION12 hours ago

Vatican meeting endorses women at decision-making table

A monthlong meeting of Catholic bishops marked by demands for women's rights wrapped up Saturday with delegates saying a place for women at the church's decision-making table was a "duty of justice" and that the church as a whole must recognize the urgency of "inescapable change."

The Americas

The Americas7 hours ago

3 things to know about Brazil's presidential candidates

The Americas7 hours ago

AP Explains: How Brazil's Bolsonaro used Trump tactics

The Americas7 hours ago

Brazil yearns for change but some say democracy at risk

The Americas7 hours ago

Migrant caravan to rest following report of abducted child

Asia

Asia1 day ago

Sri Lanka's president suspends parliament, deepening crisis

The Americas1 day ago

Afghans vote in south Kandahar's delayed elections

Asia1 day ago

Sri Lanka president sacks prime minister, appoints strongman

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Freed Japanese journalist held by Al Qaeda says it was 3 years of ‘hell’

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Middle East4 hours ago

Top Saudi prosecutor expected in Turkey over writer's death

Europe4 hours ago

High stakes for Merkel's government as German region votes

RELIGION12 hours ago

Vatican meeting endorses women at decision-making table

United Kingdom13 hours ago

Helicopter in flames after crash outside EPL club Leicester

Africa

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Israeli fire kills 4 at Gaza border protest

Middle East2 days ago

South Sudan peace deal bumpy as rebel leader doesn't return

Middle East2 days ago

UN investigators check weapons seized by US Navy ship

Africa2 days ago

Ethiopia elects 1st female president; 'sets the standard'

Middle East

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Yazidi mothers of children by IS face heartbreaking choices

Middle East4 hours ago

Top Saudi prosecutor expected in Turkey over writer's death

Middle East18 hours ago

The Latest: Syria summit: Leaders call for UN-backed process

Middle East19 hours ago

IS gunmen kill 40 US-backed fighters in eastern Syria

Australia

Australia2 days ago

Royals Harry and Meghan dedicate forest reserves in Tonga

The Americas6 days ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Australia6 days ago

PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims

AustraliaOctober 21

Australia PM says business as usual despite minority gov't

World1 day ago

The week in pictures, Oct. 20-26

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

United Kingdom13 hours ago

Helicopter in flames after crash outside EPL club Leicester

A helicopter was engulfed in flames in a carpark outside English soccer club Leicester shortly after a Premier League game on Saturday.

The Americas14 hours ago

Brazil's Haddad ends campaign with warning about opponent

In the last public appearance by a Brazilian presidential candidate before Sunday's vote, left-leaning Fernando Haddad warned voters that his far-right opponent's proposals to fight crime would only increase violence.

RELIGION15 hours ago

Pope wraps up synod on youth claiming persecution over abuse

Pope Francis wrapped up a monthlong meeting of bishops dedicated to young people by saying Saturday the Catholic Church was being "persecuted" and "dirtied" by accusations from the devil — an apparent reference to claims that he covered up for a sexual predator that have thrown his papacy into turmoil.

Europe16 hours ago

Irish President Michael Higgins wins second term

Michael Higgins handily won a second term as Ireland's president Saturday, capturing every constituency in an election that was marked by low turnout.

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World16 hours ago

Migrant caravan, rejecting Mexican offers, continues drive north

The Americas17 hours ago

Migrants nix offer to stay in Mexico, continue trek to US

More than a hundred Mexican federal officers carrying plastic shields abandoned a blockade they had formed on a bridge Saturday, allowing a caravan of thousands of Central American migrants to advance toward the United States.

Middle East18 hours ago

The Latest: Syria summit: Leaders call for UN-backed process

The Latest on the Syria summit in Istanbul (all times local): 8 p.m.

The Americas18 hours ago

Family offers reward for info in death of billionaire

A Canadian lawyer announced Friday a multimillion-dollar reward for information about the death of drug-company billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife, Honey.

Middle East19 hours ago

IS gunmen kill 40 US-backed fighters in eastern Syria

The Islamic State group killed at least 40 U.S.-backed Syrian fighters, captured several alive and regained areas they lost earlier this month in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border in some of the most intense fighting in weeks, a war monitor and an agency linked to IS said Saturday.

Middle East21 hours ago

Iran president urges Parliament to approve 4 new ministers

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged Parliament to approve four new ministers and help his government "resist" and "fight" the U.S. as it reinstates sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

The Americas22 hours ago

The Latest: Migrant caravan negotiates with police in Mexico

The Latest on the caravan of Central American migrants hoping to travel through Mexico to the U.S. (all times local): 8:30 a.m.

Europe22 hours ago

Jewish members join German party accused of anti-Semitism because they are taking on Islamization of country

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