World

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.

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.

Africa2 hours ago

In South Africa, ousted president speaks his mind on Twitter

He's back.

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.