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Transportation9 mins ago

Indonesia Lion Air flight crashes into the sea with 189 aboard, no survivors expected, official says

A jet airliner carrying 189 passengers and crew crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Indonesia's capital on Monday, prompting a major rescue effort in the region before officials disclosed that no survivors are expected.

Europe29 mins ago

The Latest: Difficult Merkel ally says step-down is a shame

The Latest on German political machinations (all times local): 12 noon A conservative, often-awkward ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel says it's a shame that she reportedly plans to step down as leader of her party.

The Americas48 mins ago

US to press patrols in disputed sea, China warns 'meddlers'

The U.S. Navy will continue patrolling the disputed South China Sea, a top Navy official said Monday, after a Chinese destroyer came dangerously close to an American Navy ship during a "freedom of navigation" sail-by near a Chinese-occupied reef.

Middle East1 hour ago

Saudi, Turkish prosecutors discuss Khashoggi killing

Top Saudi and Turkish prosecutors on Monday discussed the investigation into the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, a show of cooperation despite differences over which country should try 18 suspects who were detained in Saudi Arabia.

Asia1 hour ago

AP Explains: How Sri Lanka plunged into political crisis

Sri Lanka is in a constitutional stalemate, torn between two leaders who both claim to be its legitimate prime minister.

Europe1 hour ago

Reports: Germany's Merkel prepares to give up party job

Angela Merkel told her conservative party on Monday that she intends to step down as its leader but remain Germany's chancellor following a pair of state election debacles, German media reported.

The Americas1 hour ago

The Latest: France's Le Pen wishes luck to Bolsonaro

The Latest on Brazil's presidential election (all times local): 6 a.m.

Migrant Caravan2 hours ago

Mexico denies role in migrant's death at border bridge, report says

A 26-year-old Honduran died Sunday after he was struck in the head with a rubber bullet as the second group of migrants formed near an international bridge that connects Guatemala and Mexico, a report said.

The Americas

The Americas48 mins ago

US to press patrols in disputed sea, China warns 'meddlers'

The Americas1 hour ago

The Latest: France's Le Pen wishes luck to Bolsonaro

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Runaway caravan coverage

The Americas6 hours ago

US envoy confidant about achieving N. Korea denuclearization

Asia

Transportation10 mins ago

Indonesia Lion Air flight crashes into the sea with 189 aboard, no survivors expected, official says

The Americas48 mins ago

US to press patrols in disputed sea, China warns 'meddlers'

Asia1 hour ago

AP Explains: How Sri Lanka plunged into political crisis

Asia3 hours ago

Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for 7 years for graft

Europe

Europe30 mins ago

The Latest: Difficult Merkel ally says step-down is a shame

Middle East1 hour ago

Saudi, Turkish prosecutors discuss Khashoggi killing

Europe1 hour ago

Reports: Germany's Merkel prepares to give up party job

Asia12 hours ago

Thai owner of Leicester soccer team died in helicopter crash

Africa

Middle East2 days ago

Israeli fire kills 4 at Gaza border protest

Middle East3 days ago

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

Middle East3 days ago

UN investigators check weapons seized by US Navy ship

Africa3 days ago

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

Middle East

Middle East1 hour ago

Saudi, Turkish prosecutors discuss Khashoggi killing

Middle East4 hours ago

'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala

Middle East16 hours ago

Signs of warming ties as Israeli ministers head to Gulf

Middle East18 hours ago

Turkey strikes Kurdish positions in northern Syria

Australia

Australia3 days ago

Royals Harry and Meghan dedicate forest reserves in Tonga

The AmericasOctober 22

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

AustraliaOctober 21

PM formally apologizes to Australian child sex abuse victims

AustraliaOctober 21

Australia PM says business as usual despite minority gov't

World2 days 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.

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VIDEO2 hours ago

Runaway caravan coverage

How Trump turned migrants into major TV story.

Asia3 hours ago

Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for 7 years for graft

A judge sentenced Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to seven years in jail Monday after finding her guilty of misusing her power to collect money for a charity fund named after her late husband.

Middle East4 hours ago

'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala

Millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world are making their way this week to their sect's holy shrines in the Iraqi city of Karbala, a pilgrimage that is as much about community as it is about religion.

Asia5 hours ago

Events in Sri Lankan politics leading up to current crisis

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena dissolved his Cabinet, replacing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe with former strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa and plunging the South Asia island nation into a constitutional crisis.

The Americas6 hours ago

US envoy confidant about achieving N. Korea denuclearization

The top U.S. envoy for North Korea on Monday expressed confidence about achieving North Korea's nuclear disarmament, despite worries about the slow pace of nuclear diplomacy in recent weeks.

The Americas6 hours ago

Brazil elects far-right president, worrying rights groups

In some of his first words to the nation as president-elect, far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro promised to defend the constitution and unite a bitterly divided populace.

The Americas6 hours ago

AP Analysis: Bolsonaro rivals bet Brazilians would unite

Just as many opponents of Donald Trump considered him unelectable in 2016, detractors of Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro always believed the far-right candidate himself was the ultimate fail-safe mechanism.

The Americas7 hours ago

1 migrant dies as 2nd group tries to force entry into Mexico

Several thousand Central American migrants planned to resume their trek through southern Mexico before dawn Monday, while authorities in that country and Guatemala tried to sort out the killing of a migrant at a border crossing.

The Americas7 hours ago

What Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro wants to change

Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil's presidency Sunday on promises to overhaul several aspects of Latin America's largest nation.

Migrant Caravan10 hours ago

Migrants break through Guatemala border gate that leads to Mexico

More than a hundred Central American migrants have forced their way through a customs gate at the Guatemalan border town of Tecun Uman to request passage into Mexico.

Islam10 hours ago

Hate preacher Anjem Choudary must take UK anti-extremism course after prison release, report says

Notorious Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary must complete what is being described as "Britain's first compulsory deradicalization" program as part of his probation following his early release from prison, The Times of London reported late Sunday.

The Americas11 hours ago

Brazil elects right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro as president

Brazil’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal declared Sunday that far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro, a champion of traditional Brazilian values, has won the country's election for the presidency of Latin America’s biggest country and the world’s fourth-largest democracy.

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