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RELIGION8 hours ago

UK slammed for not granting asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi over security fears

After eight years languishing on death row on what most western leaders contend were unfounded blasphemy charges, newly acquitted Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi remains in hiding from Islamic extremists after the U.K. denied her political asylum.

• 1:47Christian woman on death row in Pakistan acquitted

Middle East45 mins ago

Israel avoids early elections as coalition is kept intact

Israel avoided early elections after a key coalition partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government said on Monday that he would not withdraw his party, keeping the coalition intact despite a crisis triggered by a violent flare-up with Gaza militants.

Middle East1 hour ago

The Latest: German politician criticized over migration pact

The Latest on issues relating to migrants in Europe (all times local): 12:10 p.m.

Middle East1 hour ago

Yemeni rebels say they will halt rocket fire at Saudi Arabia

A senior leader of Yemen's Shiite rebels said on Monday that the group will halt rocket fire into Saudi Arabia for the sake of peace efforts, answering a key Saudi demand in the first public sign of hope for the latest push to stop the bloodshed and civilian suffering in the Arab world's poorest country.

RELIGION8 hours ago

UK slammed for not granting asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi over security fears

After eight years languishing on death row on what most western leaders contend were unfounded blasphemy charges, newly acquitted Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi remains in hiding from Islamic extremists after the U.K. denied her political asylum.

Homicide9 hours ago

North Carolina teacher killed by Mexican drug dealer, official says

A North Carolina teacher who disappeared last month during a vacation to Mexico was killed by a drug dealer, state officials confirmed.

World9 hours ago

In Jordan's ancient Petra, sirens warn of flash floods

In ancient times, Arab tribesmen dug diversion tunnels to protect their low-lying trading post of Petra against desert flash floods.

The Americas12 hours ago

Tijuana protesters chant 'Out!' at migrants camped in city

Hundreds of Tijuana residents congregated around a monument in an affluent section of the city south of California on Sunday to protest the thousands of Central American migrants who have arrived via caravan in hopes of a new life in the U.S. Tensions have built as nearly 3,000 migrants from the caravan poured into Tijuana in recent days after more than a month on the road, and with many more months ahead of them while they seek asylum.

The Americas14 hours ago

Peru says ex-president has sought asylum in Uruguay

Former Peruvian President Alan Garcia has sought asylum in Uruguay's diplomatic mission hours after a judge retained his passport as part of a corruption probe, Peru's foreign ministry announced Sunday.

The Americas

Homicide9 hours ago

North Carolina teacher killed by Mexican drug dealer, official says

The Americas12 hours ago

Tijuana protesters chant 'Out!' at migrants camped in city

The Americas14 hours ago

Peru says ex-president has sought asylum in Uruguay

DISASTERS17 hours ago

Argentine Navy submarine may have 'imploded'; photos show wreckage on sea floor

Asia

Asia15 hours ago

Sri Lankan leaders' crucial talks fail to solve crisis

Asia22 hours ago

Cambodian official says Khmer Rouge tribunal's work is done

Middle East1 day ago

Interpol meets to select new president after China's arrest

Middle East1 day ago

Taliban hold talks with US envoy in Qatar

Europe

Middle East1 hour ago

The Latest: German politician criticized over migration pact

Brexit19 hours ago

Brexit chaos continues as UK's Theresa May warns against a leadership change

Middle East1 day ago

Interpol meets to select new president after China's arrest

Europe1 day ago

Greece: Police, anarchists mark 1973 uprising with clashes

Africa

Africa1 day ago

C. African Republic militia leader turned over to tribunal

Africa2 days ago

South American circus lions still unsettled in South Africa

Africa3 days ago

2 Navy SEALs, 2 Marines charged in Green Beret's murder

Africa3 days ago

Denmark, citing human rights, withholds some aid to Tanzania

Middle East

Middle East45 mins ago

Israel avoids early elections as coalition is kept intact

Middle East1 hour ago

The Latest: German politician criticized over migration pact

Middle East1 hour ago

Yemeni rebels say they will halt rocket fire at Saudi Arabia

Middle East19 hours ago

Iraqi cleric linked to Basra protests killed outside home

Australia

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VIDEO17 hours ago

Australian man allegedly killed by stingray

Australia2 days ago

Abe visits Darwin shrine to Japanese war dead

Australia2 days ago

Key facts about APEC host Papua New Guinea

Australia3 days ago

Japan's Abe lays wreath in Australia city bombed in WWII

WorldNovember 9

The week in pictures, Nov.3-Nov.9

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

Roman Catholic15 hours ago

Pope decries that 'wealthy few' feast on what belongs to all

Championing the cause of the poor, Pope Francis on Sunday lamented that "the wealthy few" enjoy what, "in justice, belongs to all" and said Christians cannot remain indifferent to the growing cries of the exploited and the indigent, including migrants.

Asia15 hours ago

Sri Lankan leaders' crucial talks fail to solve crisis

A crucial meeting among Sri Lanka's political party leaders on Sunday failed to reach a breakthrough to resolve the political turmoil that has engulfed the island nation for several weeks, opposition lawmakers say.

World16 hours ago

Migrant caravan faces opposition from angry Tijuana residents

In blunt contrast to the warm reception, thousands of migrants received as they made the arduous journey through Central America to Mexico – receiving food donations and well wishes from locals – the nearly 3000 who reached the Mexican border with California in recent days have been with marked hostility.

North Korea16 hours ago

Kim Jong Un visits glass factory once suspected of producing military equipment, report says

Kim Jong Un on Sunday visited a glass factory once suspected of producing military equipment, a report said days after North Korea announced it tested a “newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon.”  

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VIDEO17 hours ago

Australian man allegedly killed by stingray

A man died after allegedly being stung in the abdomen by a stingray at an Australian beach.

DISASTERS17 hours ago

Argentine Navy submarine may have 'imploded'; photos show wreckage on sea floor

The Argentine submarine that was lost deep in the sea with 44 crew members on board may have suffered from a partial implosion close to the seabed, a senior official said Sunday as official released photos of the wreckage on the seabed.

Brexit19 hours ago

Brexit chaos continues as UK's Theresa May warns against a leadership change

Beleaguered British Prime Minister Theresa May, who is facing a potential no-confidence vote from opponents in her Conservative Party, said Sunday that a leadership change won't make the faltering Brexit talks any easier.

Middle East19 hours ago

Iraqi cleric linked to Basra protests killed outside home

Hundreds of Basra residents mourned a Muslim cleric on Sunday who police said was killed outside his home after he suggested that protesters should take up arms over poor public services in the city.

Australia20 hours ago

Man dies after being stung by stingray at Australian beach

A 42-year-old Australian man died Saturday after a suspected stingray attack while he was swimming at a beach, police said.

Asia22 hours ago

Cambodian official says Khmer Rouge tribunal's work is done

A top Cambodian government official has reiterated his government's intention to end the work of the U.N.-backed tribunal that last week convicted the last two surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Middle East23 hours ago

Israel's Netanyahu makes 'last effort' to save government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he was heading into a meeting with his top coalition partner in a "last effort" to prevent the collapse of his government, which has been rocked by the resignation of its defense minister over a cease-fire agreement with Gaza militants.

Middle East1 day ago

Interpol meets to select new president after China's arrest

Police chiefs from around the world gathered in Dubai on Sunday for Interpol's general assembly to select a new president after the agency's former leader was detained in China.

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