Nov 03 UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The threat level of severe means is considered highly likely. Continue reading
Nov 03 Puerto Rican voters stand in long lines, forcing polls to stay open By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Ricans have forced voting centers to remain open past past official closing times as they stand in long lines to choose new leaders they hope can help heal a U.S. territory wracked by corruption, hurricanes, earthquakes and the coronavirus… Continue reading
Nov 03 Russia's foreign minister says 2,000 Mideast militants fight in Nagorno-Karabakh By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Russia's top diplomat said Tuesday that about 2,000 fighters from the Middle East have joined the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, the worst outbreak of hostilities in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in more than a quarter-century. Continue reading
Nov 03 Hurricane Eta slams into Nicaragua as Category 4 storm By Associated Press The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta has moved ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that had already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow. Continue reading
Nov 03 Afghans mourn victims of horrific university attack by Islamic State By Tameem Akhgar, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Outside Kabul University, a small group of demonstrators gathered on Tuesday, demanding a cease-fire and urging the government to withdraw from the negotiations with the Taliban until a permanent end to hostilities is declared. Some held signs reading “why are… Continue reading
Nov 03 Poland delays implementing abortion ruling amid protests By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's right-wing government is delaying the publication and implementation of a high court ruling that tightens the abortion law and that has triggered almost two weeks of nationwide protests. A government official said Tuesday that the… Continue reading
Nov 03 Gunman who killed 4 in Vienna attack had sought to join Islamic State By Philipp Jenne, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Witnesses described dozens of screaming people fleeing the sounds of gunshots Monday night in a nightlife district crowded with revelers enjoying the last hours before a coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading
Nov 03 Nation by nation, the world watches Election Day in the U.S. By Associated Press For countries around the planet, the presidency of Donald Trump in its first term has been, it is safe to say, a singular experience to watch. Nation by nation, how is Election Day in the United States being watched, considered,… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 3:42 News Wrap: ISIS attackers kill at least 22 at Kabul University In our news wrap Monday, Islamic State attackers stormed Kabul University, touching off a gun battle that killed at least 22 people. Security officials said three gunmen struck during a book fair; all of them were killed after the hours-long… Continue watching
Nov 02 2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say By Philipp Jenne, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Austria’s top security official said authorities believe there were several well-armed gunmen involved and that a police operation was still ongoing. Continue reading