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Ukraine54 mins ago

Ukraine considering martial law after naval flare-up with Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is expected to request martial law for his country after Russian coast guard ships fired on Ukrainian navy vessels. 

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• Russian military fires on Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea, Ukraine says

Ukraine54 mins ago

Ukraine considering martial law after naval flare-up with Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is expected to request martial law for his country after Russian coast guard ships fired on Ukrainian navy vessels. 

Middle East1 hour ago

Charities to US: Halt support for Saudi coalition in Yemen

Five international charities on Monday urged the United States to halt all military support for a Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Shiite rebels, saying this will save millions of lives.

Europe2 hours ago

The Latest: Ukrainian president demands release of sailors

The Latest on tensions between Russia and Ukraine (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Ukraine's president is demanding that Russia immediately release Ukrainian sailors and ships seized in a standoff in the Black Sea.

Asia2 hours ago

Koreas win UNESCO recognition of traditional wrestling

Divided for seven decades, North and South Korea together won their first international recognition of Korean traditional wrestling on Monday.

Middle East2 hours ago

The Latest: UK's top diplomat welcomes Hedges' pardon by UAE

The Latest on the British academic Matthew Hedges convicted of spying in the United Arab Emirates (all times local): 1 p.m. Britain's top diplomat has welcomed the United Arab Emirates' decision to grant a pardon to accused spy Matthew Hedges.

Asia2 hours ago

India cautious as it looks to recover American body

Indian officials have traveled repeatedly in recent days near the remote island where an American missionary was killed by people who have long resisted the outside world.

Middle East2 hours ago

UAE pardons British academic convicted of spying

The United Arab Emirates on Monday pardoned a British academic sentenced to life in prison for spying in the Gulf Arab country, showing videos of him purportedly acknowledging the he worked for MI-6, the British intelligence.

The Americas3 hours ago

India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks; US offers reward

As Mumbai marked the 10th anniversary of attacks that killed 166 in India's financial capital on Monday, the United States made a new reward offer for information on the 2008 siege.

The Americas

Middle East1 hour ago

Charities to US: Halt support for Saudi coalition in Yemen

The Americas3 hours ago

India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks; US offers reward

The Americas6 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

The Americas6 hours ago

Latin America in flux as G20 leaders descend on the region

Asia

Asia2 hours ago

Koreas win UNESCO recognition of traditional wrestling

Asia2 hours ago

India cautious as it looks to recover American body

The Americas3 hours ago

India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks; US offers reward

The Americas6 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Europe

Europe2 hours ago

The Latest: Ukrainian president demands release of sailors

Middle East2 hours ago

The Latest: UK's top diplomat welcomes Hedges' pardon by UAE

Middle East2 hours ago

UAE pardons British academic convicted of spying

Europe4 hours ago

Ukraine mulls martial law after Russia fires on vessels

Africa

Middle East1 hour ago

Charities to US: Halt support for Saudi coalition in Yemen

Middle East5 hours ago

Egypt creates new human rights watchdog - to protect itself

Middle East17 hours ago

In diplomatic first, Chad's leader visits Israel

Africa1 day ago

Ugandan divers pull bodies from Lake Victoria boat accident

Middle East

Middle East1 hour ago

Charities to US: Halt support for Saudi coalition in Yemen

Middle East2 hours ago

The Latest: UK's top diplomat welcomes Hedges' pardon by UAE

Middle East2 hours ago

UAE pardons British academic convicted of spying

Middle East5 hours ago

Egypt creates new human rights watchdog - to protect itself

Australia

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VIDEO3 days ago

American tourist rescued after boat capsizes off Australia

Australia4 days ago

Australia wants it easier to strip extremists of citizenship

Middle East5 days ago

Australian PM accuses Muslim leaders of denying threat

Australia5 days ago

Australian drug smuggler banned from Indonesia after release

World2 days ago

The week in pictures, Nov. 17-Nov. 23

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

Europe4 hours ago

Ukraine mulls martial law after Russia fires on vessels

Ukrainian lawmakers were set to consider a presidential request for the introduction of martial law in the country on Monday following an incident in which Russian coast guard ships fired on Ukrainian navy vessels.

Middle East5 hours ago

Egypt creates new human rights watchdog - to protect itself

Egypt has created a new high-powered human rights watchdog agency, but its primary mission isn't to protect Egyptians from violations.

The Americas6 hours ago

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

The Americas6 hours ago

Latin America in flux as G20 leaders descend on the region

Argentina had hoped to show off its newly market-friendly economy to the world when the G-20 group of the world's top economies begins its first South American summit this week.

The Americas6 hours ago

Mexico to up security at border after migrants try to cross

Mexico pledged to shore up security near its border with the United States and local authorities said that 39 migrants were arrested after a peaceful march devolved into chaos when U.S. agents fired tear gas into Mexico to stop some migrants who tried to breach the border.

Asia7 hours ago

Analysis: Strong opposition showing challenges Taiwan's Tsai

A strong showing by Taiwan's opposition Nationalist Party in this weekend's local elections presents a major challenge to independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen as she grapples with growing economic, political and military pressure from rival China.

Migrant Caravan9 hours ago

Hundreds of migrants try rushing toward California port of entry, as Trump threatens to close entire border

Images and videos posted on social media Sunday afternoon appeared to show hundreds of migrants from the leading Central American caravan rushing the border at the point of entry in San Ysidro, Calif., in a major test for both U.S. border authorities and Mexican officials.

The Americas11 hours ago

The Latest: Mexico to deport migrants who rushed US border

The Latest on the migrant caravan pushing toward the U.S. border (all times local): 4:30 p.m.

Middle East14 hours ago

Thousands use UN day to protest violence against women

Protesters in cities across Europe and elsewhere marked the U.N. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Sunday, with tens of thousands turning out in Madrid and demonstrators in Istanbul greeted by tear gas.

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VIDEO15 hours ago

Russian military open fire, seize Ukrainian naval vessels

Russian military opened fire on and seized two Ukrainian naval vessels hours after a Russian coast guard vessel rammed into a Ukrainian navy tugboat.

Ukraine15 hours ago

Russian military fires on Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea, Ukraine says

Russia's military opened fire and seized three Ukrainian naval vessels in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimean Peninsula Sunday, Ukraine's military said, escalating tensions in the disputed region. 

Middle East17 hours ago

In diplomatic first, Chad's leader visits Israel

The president of Chad on Sunday became the first leader of his country to pay an official visit to Israel, deepening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's outreach efforts to African states in what he says is a joint struggle against Islamic militants.

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