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October 23, 2017

The Latest: Group in France offers Catalan president shelter

The Latest on Catalonia's effort to break away from Spain and the Spanish government's response (all times local): 2:20 p.m.

October 23, 2017

13 killed after suicide bombing attack in northeast Nigeria

Authorities in northeastern Nigeria say 13 people have been killed by a suicide bombing in Maiduguri. Police spokesman Victor ...

October 23, 2017

Egyptian president visits France, human rights a topic

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is starting a three-day visit to France, where human rights are expected to be ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: US ambassador urges peace in Kenya elections

The Latest on Kenya before its re-run of the presidential election on Oct. 26 (all times local): 3:10 p.m. The U.S.

October 23, 2017

Businesses appeal for Brexit transition as UK, EU deny leak

Britain's biggest business groups called on the government Monday to quickly agree to a transition period of at least two ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: End of Marawi siege is move against extremism

The Latest on the Philippine fight to end the militant siege of Marawi (all times local): 1:30 p.m. The Philippines defense ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: $340 million pledged to help Rohingya refugees

The Latest on the donors conference for Asia's Rohingya refugees (all times local): 1:50 p.m. The head of the U.N.

October 23, 2017

At least 67 civilians found dead in Syria town taken from IS

The bodies of at least 67 Syrian civilians, many summarily killed by the Islamic State group, have been discovered in a ...

October 23, 2017

UN, AU appeal for peace ahead of tense Kenya vote

Kenya is embarking on one of the most perilous weeks in its political history, preparing for an election re-run that the main ...

October 23, 2017

EU prolongs sanctions against Burundi officials

The European Union has extended for a year travel bans and asset freezes against four top officials in Burundi for their role ...

October 23, 2017

Who killed Kim Jong Un's half brother? Here's what we know

Eight months after the audacious assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half brother, a Malaysian court ...

October 23, 2017

Germany: alleged extremist convicted in policeman's killing

A German court has convicted an alleged anti-government extremist of murder and sentenced him to life in prison over the ...

October 23, 2017

Kosovo: runoffs for most mayors, governing parties lead

Early results show Kosovo's governing coalition parties leading in municipal elections but runoffs will still be needed to ...

October 23, 2017

Afghan officials: Taliban kill 4 police; rockets hit Kabul

An Afghan official says a Taliban attack has killed four policemen in southern Ghazni province. In Kabul, two rockets fired ...

October 23, 2017

French authorities get Corsica wildfires under control

French authorities say firefighters have mostly contained wildfires that spread across the Mediterranean island of Corsica ...

October 23, 2017

Senate presses ahead on $36.5B disaster relief package

The Senate is pushing ahead on a $36.5 billion hurricane relief package that would give Puerto Rico a much-needed infusion ...

October 23, 2017

Philippines declares end to 5-month militant siege in Marawi

The Philippine government declared the end Monday to the militant siege of a southern city that lasted five months, left more ...

October 23, 2017

Japanese Prime Minister Abe wins big in national elections

Japan's leader has scored a major victory in national elections that returned his ruling coalition to power in decisive ...

October 23, 2017

The Latest: Officials say Philippine troops found 40 bodies

The Latest on the Philippine efforts to end the militant siege in Marawi (all times local): 10 a.m. Two security officials ...