Africa11 hours ago Indiana missionary killed amid fighting in Cameroon A missionary from Mishawaka, Indiana, died in northwestern Cameroon after he was shot in the head Tuesday amid fighting between armed separatists and soldiers, investigators said.
Asia48 mins ago Towering statue of India's independence leader unveiled India's prime minister on Wednesday unveiled a towering bronze statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key independence leader being promoted as a national icon in the ruling party's campaign ahead of next year's general elections.
Middle East1 hour ago South Sudan opposition leader returns as part of peace deal For the first time since fleeing South Sudan more than two years ago, opposition leader Riek Machar returned on Wednesday to take part in a nationwide peace celebration.
The Americas1 hour ago Okinawa's new leader speaks about US military bases in Japan Denny Tamaki, the newly elected governor of Okinawa, is the first person with an American parent to lead the southern Japanese island, campaigning on a longtime popular demand to reduce the U.S. military presence there.
The Americas2 hours ago Austria says it won't sign UN global migration pact The Austrian government said Wednesday that it won't sign a global compact to promote safe and orderly migration, citing concerns about national sovereignty as it joined neighboring Hungary in shunning the agreement.
The Americas4 hours ago AP Interview: Okinawa leader wants Americans to stop US base The bicultural, newly elected governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa plans to visit the United States with a message to the American people: Stop building a disputed military base and build peace instead.
Middle East4 hours ago Secret no more: Israel's outreach to Gulf Arab states It was a scene unthinkable just weeks ago: an Israeli Cabinet minister, tears of joy filling her eyes, proudly singing her country's national anthem at a sports event in the heart of the Arab world.
Afghanistan4 hours ago Afghan military helicopter crash kills all 25 on board An Afghan army helicopter carrying senior officials crashed Wednesday, killing all 25 on board, according to an official.
ENVIRONMENT4 hours ago 4 survivors, 3 dead, several missing in Philippine landslide Rescuers have pulled out four survivors and three bodies but several more were missing after a massive landslide set off by a typhoon crashed down on two government buildings in a northern Philippine mountain province, officials said Wednesday.
RELIGION8 hours ago Human bones found near Vatican Embassy, reviving decades-old mystery of missing teen girl: report
New York12 hours ago Saudi Arabian sisters found dead, duct-taped together off New York City river had applied for asylum: report
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RELIGION4 hours ago Pakistan acquits Christian woman facing death for blasphemy Pakistan's top court on Wednesday acquitted a Christian woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 on blasphemy charges, a landmark ruling that could ignite mass protests or violence by hard-line Islamists.
ENVIRONMENT4 hours ago Royals Harry and Meghan name kiwi birds 'gift' and 'sneeze' Prince Harry and wife Meghan examined the navel, nostrils and whiskers on New Zealand's flightless kiwi bird and got to name two tiny chicks on the final day of their 16-day tour of the South Pacific.
The Americas6 hours ago Migrants to rest, hope to win mass transport to Mexico City Thousands of Central American migrants in a caravan traveling through Mexico planned to rest at least a day or longer in the southern city of Juchitan beginning Wednesday, hoping to organize mass transport northward after days of hard walking in tropical temperatures that have left them about 900 miles from the nearest U.S. border crossing.
Transportation7 hours ago Crashed Lion Air jet possibly found off Indonesia Indonesian military officials say the Lion Air jet that crashed Monday minutes after takeoff may have been found in the Java Sea.
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The Americas8 hours ago Brazil's anti-corruption judge considers joining Bolsonaro The judge at the center of Brazil's sprawling investigation into kickbacks to politicians said Tuesday he would consider joining the Cabinet of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro if invited.
ENVIRONMENT8 hours ago Adventurer digs out of New Zealand avalanche; 2 guides die A well-known adventurer dug herself out of an avalanche on a New Zealand mountain Wednesday morning, while two guides climbing with her died.
RELIGION8 hours ago Human bones found near Vatican Embassy, reviving decades-old mystery of missing teen girl: report Human bones were uncovered amid renovation efforts near the Vatican’s embassy in Rome, reigniting discussions about a Vatican employee’s teen daughter who vanished more than three decades ago, according to a report.
The Americas10 hours ago Guatemala lawmakers propose jail for some political speech Five lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday that would punish with prison time certain kinds of speech criticizing elected officials and candidates in Guatemala, prompting charges that it would violate constitutional measures guaranteeing freedom of expression.
Europe10 hours ago Russia and West clash over Nov. 11 elections in east Ukraine Russia clashed with European nations and the United States on Tuesday over the legality of elections in two Moscow-backed separatist areas in eastern Ukraine, and the U.N. political chief indicated backing for the Western view that the votes would violate a 2015 peace agreement.
Africa11 hours ago Missionary from Indiana shot dead amid fighting in Cameroon A missionary from Mishawaka, Indiana, died in northwestern Cameroon after he was shot in the head Tuesday amid fighting between armed separatists and soldiers, investigators said.
Middle East12 hours ago Israel holds municipal votes as Jerusalem chooses new mayor Israelis voted in municipal elections across the country Tuesday, with a closely watched race in Jerusalem — a city with great importance to billions of people around the world.
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