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Mexico, 5 South American countries question Venezuela rules
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:51am
Mexico has joined five South American countries in expressing concern over the decision by electoral authorities in Venezuela to effectively delay a presidential recall vote until 2017.
Nearly a hurricane, 'Matthew' crosses Southern Caribbean
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:41am
Tropical Storm Matthew was nearing hurricane strength Thursday as it moved toward the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao in the Southern Caribbean.
1 lion recaptured, 1 killed after escape at German zoo
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:41am
Animal rights activists have called for an investigation after one of two lions who escaped from their cage at the Leipzig Zoo in Germany was shot dead Thursday.
Erdogan hints state of emergency can be extended to a year
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:41am
Turkey's president hinted on Thursday that the three-month state of emergency declared following the failed July 15 coup could be extended to over a year.
Student protests at Mugabe-attended Zimbabwe graduation
Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:31am
Witnesses say a student has been whisked away by unknown people for protesting during a University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony featuring President Robert Mugabe.
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Study: Police using body cameras see huge drop in complaints
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:11am
A Cambridge University study of British and U.S. police shows a 93 percent decrease in the number of complaints made against officers when they are using body cameras — pivotal findings that suggest the simple devices could reduce conflicts between police and the public.
India says it has struck militants across Kashmir frontier
Muneeza Naqvi, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 9:11am
India said Thursday it carried out "surgical strikes" against militants across the highly militarized frontier that divides the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, in an exchange that escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Spain: Socialists in turmoil as board revolts against leader
Ciaran Giles, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:51am
Spain's leading opposition Socialist party was in crisis Thursday, a day after nearly half of its executive board resigned in a rebellion against leader Pedro Sanchez.
The Latest: Russia's Putin expresses condolences over Peres
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:24am
The Latest on funeral preparations and a nation in mourning at the death of Israel's ninth President, Shimon Peres (all times local):
Afghan president, insurgent warlord sign peace agreement
Lynne O'Donnell, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:21am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani signed a peace treaty with a notorious warlord on Thursday, pledging to lobby the U.S. and the United Nations to remove him and his party from terrorist blacklists.
Canadian-Iranian prof thrilled to be home after detention
Rob Gillies, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:13am
A retired professor who was released from an Iranian prison this week said Thursday it was wonderful to be home after a "bitter seven months" in detention that left her weak and tired.
Israelis pay respects to Peres, Clinton arrives in Israel
Daniella Cheslow, Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:12am
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined thousands of Israeli mourners Thursday who paid their respects to the late Shimon Peres outside Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, as the country somberly remembered the Nobel-winning politician who helped lead Israel during a remarkable seven-decade career.
Ukraine marks Babi Yar massacre's 75th anniversary
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:03am
Ukrainians have marked the 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, one of the most infamous mass slaughters of World War II.
UN warns of 'disaster' once Iraqi troops take on IS in Mosul
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 8:01am
The U.N. refugee agency's representative in Iraq is warning that a looming military operation against the Islamic State group in Mosul "has the potential to be one of the largest man-made disasters for many, many years."
World figures to attend funeral of Israel's Shimon Peres
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 7:52am
The following world figures have confirmed attendance at Shimon Peres' funeral in Jerusalem on Friday:
Lead lawyer in troubled UK child sex inquiry suspended
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 7:40am
Britain's long-running official inquiry into child sex abuse has suffered another setback with the suspension of its lead lawyer.
US imposes sanctions on 2 Congolese security officials
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 7:40am
U.S. authorities are placing sanctions on two high-ranking Congolese officials who are considered to be close to President Joseph Kabila.
South African leader urges end to violent campus protests
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 29th - 7:40am
South Africa's president says he is "seriously disturbed" by violent protests at some universities and is calling for calm on campuses nationwide.
