Migrant Caravan11 hours ago Caravan organizer Pueblo Sin Fronteras blasted by migrants over risky journey Pueblo Sin Fronteras, a group of activists escorting the migrant caravan of thousands of Central Americans traveling to the U.S., is being blamed by many — including the migrants themselves — for encouraging such a risky trek. 1:37Migrant caravan divided into two groups in Tijuana
Australia15 mins ago Thousands evacuated near Sydney high-rise after cracking noises spur fears of collapse Thousands of people living near Sydney's Olympic Park are facing an uncertain Christmas Eve after they were evacuated Monday when residents of a newly opened apartment building reported cracking noises, generating fears of a possible collapse.
Middle East34 mins ago Turkey-backed Syrian fighters prepare to replace US forces Turkish-backed Syrian fighters are preparing to deploy in eastern Syria alongside Turkish troops once American forces withdraw, a spokesman said Monday, adding that his forces have begun massing on the front line of a town held by Kurdish-led forces.
Europe1 hour ago Arrests in Morocco backpacker beheadings foiled 'terrorist plot,' investigators reveal A "terrorist plot" was foiled by the Friday arrests of nine more men connected to the ISIS-inspired beheadings of two Scandinavian backpackers in Morocco, investigators revealed Sunday.
Asia1 hour ago Sri Lanka passes stopgap, plans full budget vote in February Sri Lanka's finance ministry said Monday that it will present next year's full budget in February after the parliament approved a 1.77-trillion-rupee ($9.39 billion) stopgap measure to cover public expenditures over the first four months of 2019, averting a government shutdown January 1. Sri Lanka had been engulfed in a political crisis since late October after President Maithripala Sirisena sacked the country's prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and cabinet.
Europe2 hours ago French prime minister defends police targeted by protesters France's prime minister met Monday with police officers targeted by violent yellow vest protesters, in a show of support amid growing concerns about growing brutality from both sides.
Europe2 hours ago Police say investigation into drones over Gatwick ongoing Sussex Police insist investigations into drone sightings around London's Gatwick Airport are ongoing despite a comment from a senior detective that there may not have been any drones flying over the airport after all.
Middle East6 hours ago Land mines will be hidden killer in Yemen decades after war They lurk under shifting desert sands, amid the debris of urban roadsides and inside abandoned schools, some set to go off at the lightest touch.
Europe1 hour ago Arrests in Morocco backpacker beheadings foiled 'terrorist plot,' investigators reveal
Europe1 hour ago Arrests in Morocco backpacker beheadings foiled 'terrorist plot,' investigators reveal
0:31 VIDEO10 hours ago US Secretary of Defense James Mattis signs off on order to withdraw all US troops from Syria prior to stepping down
WorldDecember 14 The week in pictures, Dec. 8 - Dec. 14 Take a look at and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.
Asia6 hours ago The Latest: Searchers look for victims; tsunami toll now 280 The Latest on a tsunami that hit along Indonesia's Sunda Strait (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Thousands of soldiers, police and government personnel as well as volunteers are working to find victims of an Indonesian tsunami.
RELIGION6 hours ago Santa not coming to towns across China It took less than 24 hours for all the Christmas trees, lights and bells to disappear from a 27-story shopping and office complex in the Chinese city of Nanyang.
The Americas7 hours ago 'Like a cancer:' Rio militias grow, control swaths of city The latest scheme works like this: Brazilian paramilitary groups buy boxes of cigarettes in neighboring Paraguay for 14 cents a pack and then smuggle them back home, where prices and taxes are much higher, and sell them for up to $2.15.
Asia9 hours ago Bangladesh deploys soldiers ahead of next Sunday's elections Thousands of army soldiers are being deployed across Bangladesh to provide security and help conduct national elections next Sunday.
The Americas9 hours ago Family of blind Michigan woman missing in Peru holds vigil The brother of a legally blind community leader and social worker from Detroit is desperately searching for his sister who vanished last Wednesday in Peru.
Tsunami10 hours ago Tsunami kills over 280 in Indonesia, sweeps band off stage after volcano eruption A tsunami struck Indonesia virtually without warning, killing more than 280 people, sweeping away members of a pop band performing on a beach.
ENVIRONMENT10 hours ago Doctors, rescuers work in tsunami-struck Indonesian areas Doctors worked to help survivors and hundreds of people searched on debris-strewn beaches for more victims Monday from a deadly tsunami that smashed into houses, hotels and other buildings without warning in the darkness along an Indonesian strait.
The Americas11 hours ago Rio de Janeiro to try 'license to kill' policing next year, report says The streets of Rio de Janeiro will be patrolled next year by special teams of sharpshooters who will operate with a license to kill in a bid to crack down on violent crime in Brazil's second-largest city, Bloomberg News reported Saturday.
Migrant Caravan11 hours ago Caravan organizer Pueblo Sin Fronteras blasted by migrants over risky journey Pueblo Sin Fronteras, a group of activists escorting the migrant caravan of thousands of Central Americans traveling to the U.S., is being blamed by many — including the migrants themselves — for encouraging such a risky trek.
The Americas12 hours ago Body of Guatemalan girl who died at US border returned to home country The body of a 7-year-old girl who died while in U.S. Border Patrol custody earlier this month was flown to her home country of Guatemala Sunday ahead of burial in her home village.
Europe13 hours ago Der Spiegel to file criminal complaint against reporter who made up stories The German news magazine Der Spiegel announced Saturday it will file a criminal complaint against former reporter Claas Relotius, who admitted to making up interviews and facts in at least 14 articles he wrote for the respected publication.
Tsunami14 hours ago Trump to Indonesia tsunami victims: 'Praying for recovery and healing' President Trump on Sunday offered his prayers to those affected by a tsunami that hit Indonesia, killing hundreds of people.
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