Tens of thousands protest in Belarus, defying warning shots
Huge demonstrations have taken place in the capital, Minsk, for 12 straight weeks since a disputed election.
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Turkey extends disputed East Med gas exploration mission again
Turkish navy says the Oruc Reis research vessel will remain in the area until November 14, as Athens condemns the move.
Biden, Trump campaigns enter final sprint: US elections news
With just two days of campaigning left, the candidates are doubling down in key battleground states.
Indian troops kill top rebel commander in Kashmir gun battle
The dead commander, Saifullah Mir, was the chief of operations of the region’s largest rebel group, Hizbul Mujahideen.
Two days from the US election: What you need to know
Donald Trump and Joe Biden continue their battleground-state blitz in the final stretch of the 2020 campaign.
Why Somalis are closely watching the US elections
Impacted by the US's 'war on terror' and Trump's so-called Muslim ban, many in Somalia await result of November 3 polls.
US House race to watch: Marjorie Taylor Greene
Running unopposed, Republican businesswoman poised to secure seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
France makes new arrests over Nice church attack
French police say they made two new arrests in the probe into an attack on a church that left three dead in Nice.
France: Suspect in priest’s shooting freed, search widens
Investigators are trying to determine whether a man arrested was the gunman behind the attack.
Canada: Court to hear challenge to ‘religious symbols’ law
Quebec's Bill 21 bars some teachers, lawyers and other public workers from wearing religious symbols on the job.
Moldovans vote in presidential election under Moscow’s gaze
Pro-Russian incumbent Igor Dodon is bidding for a second term against former Prime Minister Maia Sandu.
In Pictures: Typhoon Goni slams the Philippines
Four killed and as many as 31 million people affected as storm batters the Philippines.
Quebec stabbings leave at least 2 dead, 5 injured
Canadian police say the attacker was a man dressed in medieval clothing and wielded a bladed weapon on Halloween.
Algeria votes in referendum aimed at ending protest movement
Hirak movement rejects a tweaked constitution, calling it a 'facade' of change and urged voters to boycott the vote.
70-year-old pulled out alive as Turkey quake death toll hits 51
Race against time to find survivors after the deadly 7.0 earthquake in the Aegean Sea caused hundreds of injuries.
China starts once-a-decade census of world’s largest population
About seven million community workers and volunteers will spearhead the two-month data-collection effort.
Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims to enter for Umrah
About 10,000 foreign pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah after a seven-month pause.
Seven Hong Kong politicians arrested over legislature protest
Police arrest pro-democracy politicians on charges related to the obstruction of a legislative council meeting in May.
Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, one million evacuated
Weather agency forecasts 'catastrophic violent winds' and intense rains as Goni slams into eastern Philippines.
Georgia opposition rejects election results, calls for protests
Opposition plans protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in Saturday's parliamentary vote.