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The Americas13 hours ago

Ecuador judge rules against Assange over embassy changes

A judge ruled against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday, rejecting his request to loosen new requirements that he says are meant to push him into leaving his asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.

Middle East2 hours ago

Khashoggi's fiancee calls on Trump to prevent 'cover-up'

The Turkish fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi has called on U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders to ensure that his killing at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul is not covered up, while top Saudi and Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday held a second day of discussions on the investigation.

Africa2 hours ago

Al-Shabab's former No. 2 leader runs for office in Somalia

The normal-looking campaign rally in Somalia's capital this month was anything but.

World3 hours ago

Russia loans Cuba $50M to buy military equipment as Cuban leader set to meet Putin

Just days before Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is slated to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin has given Cuba a $50 million loan to buy Russian military equipment.

Middle East4 hours ago

APNewsBreak: South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return

South Sudan armed opposition leader Riek Machar is coming home under the country's latest peace deal, more than two years after he fled on foot into exile, a spokesman said Tuesday.

Asia4 hours ago

New Peking University leader former state security official

The new top official at Peking University, one of China's top two centers of higher learning, is a former head of the national spy agency's branch in the Chinese capital, underscoring President Xi Jinping's drive to enforce academic conformity and tighten the ruling Communist Party's power over academia and other sectors not under its direct control.

Middle East5 hours ago

Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation

Tens of thousands of Syrians stranded in a desert camp near the Jordanian border are at risk of starvation amid dwindling supplies and the approach of winter, while regional powers trade blame over who is responsible for this latest humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's civil war.

Asia5 hours ago

Typhoon lashes northern Philippines as thousands evacuated

A strong typhoon battered the northern Philippines on Tuesday, though officials said were hopeful that successful evacuations would help avoid a repeat of the death and destruction wrought by a powerful storm last month.

The Americas7 hours ago

Migrant caravan demands transport as 2nd group enters Mexico

The migrant caravan slowly advancing through southern Mexico is demanding the Mexican government help its 4,000 participants reach Mexico City even as a smaller group of Central Americans entered the country, presumably with the intention of joining it.

The Americas

Africa2 hours ago

Al-Shabab's former No. 2 leader runs for office in Somalia

Middle East5 hours ago

Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation

The Americas7 hours ago

Migrant caravan demands transport as 2nd group enters Mexico

Migrant Caravan9 hours ago

2nd caravan of migrants crosses into Mexico from Guatemala

Asia

Asia4 hours ago

New Peking University leader former state security official

Asia5 hours ago

Typhoon lashes northern Philippines as thousands evacuated

ENVIRONMENT7 hours ago

China reverses ban on trade in tiger, rhino products

Middle East11 hours ago

Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction

Europe

Middle East2 hours ago

Khashoggi's fiancee calls on Trump to prevent 'cover-up'

Middle East4 hours ago

APNewsBreak: South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return

Middle East5 hours ago

Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation

Middle East11 hours ago

UN aid chief: Ensure Idlib cease-fire and prevent onslaught

Africa

Africa2 hours ago

Al-Shabab's former No. 2 leader runs for office in Somalia

Middle East4 hours ago

APNewsBreak: South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return

Africa15 hours ago

French president backs Ethiopia leader's sweeping reforms

Middle East18 hours ago

Suspected IS militants attack central Libyan town, kill 4

Middle East

Middle East2 hours ago

Khashoggi's fiancee calls on Trump to prevent 'cover-up'

Middle East4 hours ago

APNewsBreak: South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return

Middle East5 hours ago

Thousands of Syrians stuck in the desert risk starvation

Middle East11 hours ago

Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction

Australia

Middle East11 hours ago

Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction

Australia4 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

World3 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.

ENVIRONMENT7 hours ago

China reverses ban on trade in tiger, rhino products

China says it will allow trading in products made from endangered tigers and rhinos under "special circumstances," reversing a previous ban and bringing condemnation from conservation groups.

Transportation7 hours ago

Indonesia plane crash search finds remains, debris at sea

Search and rescue personnel worked through the night to find victims of the Lion Air plane crash in Indonesia, sending 24 body bags to identification experts as the airline flew dozens of grieving relatives to the country's capital.

Migrant Caravan9 hours ago

2nd caravan of migrants crosses into Mexico from Guatemala

Hundreds of Central American migrants crossed a river from Guatemala into Mexico on Monday, defying a heavy federal police presence while following in the footsteps of a thousands-strong caravan making its way toward the U.S. border.

Middle East11 hours ago

Former Australian prime minister warns of Indonesia reaction

A former Australian prime minister has warned the government to expect a negative reaction from Indonesia if Australia follows the United States by shifting its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Middle East11 hours ago

UN aid chief: Ensure Idlib cease-fire and prevent onslaught

The U.N. humanitarian chief urged the Security Council and key countries on Monday to ensure that the cease-fire holds in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib to prevent "a military onslaught" and overwhelming human suffering.

The Americas13 hours ago

Scientists to explore new sites in Puerto Rico, USVI waters

Scientists will explore new sites in deep waters surrounding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn more about coral and fish habitats as part of a 22-day mission led by the U.S. government.

The Americas13 hours ago

Ecuador judge rules against Assange over embassy changes

The Americas15 hours ago

Mother reunites with son after abduction 31 years earlier

The mother of a toddler abducted in 1987 said Monday she was stunned when she learned he had been found and overcome with emotion at finally being reunited with him 31 years later.

The Americas15 hours ago

Julian Assange says Ecuador is trying to end his asylum

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange argued Monday that Ecuador's government is trying to force him out of that country's embassy in London with the goal of handing him over to the United States.

Africa15 hours ago

French president backs Ethiopia leader's sweeping reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ambitious reforms and diplomatic peace efforts.

Syria15 hours ago

International Red Cross fears for city in Syria it can't reach with aid

Leading humanitarian organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has called for access to the civilian population inside Syria’s conflict-riddled Afrin – asserting that they have not been allowed in to help the civilian population in the aftermath of Turkey’s military operation to seize control of the city.

ENVIRONMENT17 hours ago

Venice inundated by exceptional tide; flooding hits Italy

Venice was inundated by an exceptional high tide Monday, putting three-quarters of the famed Italian lagoon city under water as large swathes of the rest of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that toppled trees, killing four people.

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