- With City Covered in Water, Vietnam Shluchim Escape by Boat Anash.org
- Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing Reuters
- Vietnam’s tourist sites submerged as record rainfall causes major flooding AP News
- Vietnam floods: streets of Hoi An submerged like canals of Venice – in pictures The Guardian
- Vietnam's Ancient Town Hoi an Works to Restore Tourism After Devastating Floods U.S. News & World Report
Russia link suspected as Bulgarians jailed for vandalising Paris Jewish memorial
Four men given prison terms for desecration that was possibly ‘orchestrated by Russian intelligence services’
A French court on Friday jailed four Bulgarians for desecrating a Jewish memorial with red handprints last year, in what prosecutors think may have been foreign interference linked to Russia.
The Paris criminal court gave two-year sentences to Georgi Filipov and Kiril Milushev, described as the perpetrators, and four years and three years respectively to Nikolay Ivanov and Mircho Angelov, considered the operation’s “masterminds”. Angelov is still at large.
Continue reading...Trump justice department seeks 2020 election records from Georgia county
Request to Fulton county underscores determination to revive president’s falsehoods about election he lost
The justice department on Thursday asked election officials in Fulton county, Georgia, to turn over records related to the 2020 election, a request that underscores how the administration is trying to revive one of the president’s biggest falsehoods about the election he lost five years ago.
Investigators have cleared Fulton county of malfeasance in 2020. Nonetheless, a Republican majority on the board voted to reopen the investigation last year. On the night of the 2024 presidential election, the board voted to subpoena a slew of documents. This summer, the board passed a resolution asking the justice department to intervene and help them get the documents. The subpoenas issued last year seek records related to voter lists, chain of custody forms, ballot images, security seals and ballot scanner paperwork.
Continue reading...Tunisia sentences lawyer and Saied critic to five years in prison
Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, faces a number of charges related to 'anti-terrorism' legislation.
What does the fall of el-Fasher mean for Sudan?
The Rapid Support Forces massacred and now control Darfur’s main city. What does it mean for Sudan’s war?
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Western Sahara – United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
- Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Western Sahara United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
- UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan Reuters
- UN approves resolution supporting Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara The Guardian
- Why the Trump Administration Is Right to Pursue a Morocco-Algeria Peace Deal Hudson Institute
- Turkey boosts R&D spending to $20B amid push for defense self-sufficiency AL-Monitor
US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown
Critics expressed alarm after government said it would totally suspend food aid programme utilised by 42 million people.
US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during US shutdown
In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.
Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt
Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
Gaza family forced to live around undetonated bomb lodged in their home
The Al-Hatto family is living in fear that the unexploded bomb Israel dropped on their home will go off at any moment.
India vs South Africa: Women’s World Cup final – team news, start, lineups
A new ICC Women's World Cup winner will be crowned on Sunday, as India take on South Africa in the 50-over final.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the game at Anfield.
Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza
Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite truce.
French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich – Reuters
- French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich Reuters
- France’s Lecornu Calls Lawmaker Talks as Budget Progress Falters Bloomberg.com
- France’s finance minister on how to pass a budget The Economist
- France's National Assembly rejects proposals for taxing the ultra-wealthy France 24
- French Socialists will climb down on wealth tax, says François Hollande Financial Times
Is the world ready for another pandemic?
With countries struggling to bring the chikungunya virus under control, is the world prepared for another pandemic?
Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks Russian Military Support Amid U.S. Buildup in Caribbean – Washington Post – The Moscow Times
- Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks Russian Military Support Amid U.S. Buildup in Caribbean – Washington Post The Moscow Times
- As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help The Washington Post
- Venezuelan president asks Putin for military assistance, WP reports Українська правда
- Maduro’s secret military wish list revealed: Venezuela turns to Russia, China as Trump signals action Hindustan Times
- The 7 things to know about President Donald Trump for Friday, Oct. 31 The Washington Post
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here’s what to know – NPR
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here's what to know NPR
- Afghanistan, Pakistani officials agree to extend talks after Istanbul meetings Reuters
- 'This Will Cost You Dearly': Taliban Minister Slams Pak For Border Turmoil NDTV
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul AP News
- Pakistan threatens to ‘obliterate’ Taliban after peace talks fall apart New York Post
Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe – Reuters
- Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe Reuters
- About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says The Guardian
- Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election The New York Times
- Opposition says ‘hundreds’ killed in Tanzania post-election protests Al Jazeera
- Tanzania election: Fresh protests after polls marred by unrest as President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes count lead BBC
FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot
Footage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation
Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans
One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households
Two federal judges issued back-to-back rulings on Friday in separate cases ordering the Trump administration to use contingency funds to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown.
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday afternoon blocked the Trump administration from suspending all food aid for millions of Americans, in a case brought by a group of US cities, non-profit organizations and a trade union.
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