Oct 27 Watch 8:04 Sudan's cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson, Leila Jackson Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But… Continue watching
Oct 27 Venezuela moves to cancel energy agreements with Trinidad after U.S. warship arrives at island nation By Jorge Rueda, Associated Press Venezuela’s vice president said Monday that energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago should be canceled over what she described as “hostile” actions by the island nation. Continue reading
Oct 27 In next stop on Asia trip, Trump will meet Japan's new prime minister and address U.S. troops By Josh Boak, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Donald Trump begins one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday, meeting with the new Japanese prime minister, speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders. Continue reading
Oct 27 Without stronger protections, uncontacted Indigenous groups could vanish within a decade, experts say By Steven Grattan, Associated Press A report says at least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain worldwide and face growing threats from logging, mining, missionaries and organized crime. Continue reading
Oct 27 Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara reelected to fourth term, early results show By Associated Press Provisional results in Ivory Coast show that President Alassane Ouattara has been reelected to a fourth term, following an election marked by low turnout and empty streets in the economic capital of Abidjan. Continue reading
Oct 27 Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force By Justin Spike, Renata Brito, Associated Press Israel will not allow Turkish troops to take part in an international force the United States has proposed to oversee the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Israel's top diplomat said Monday. Continue reading
Oct 27 Putin boasts about new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 27 At 92, world's oldest president wins Cameroon's election again By Nalova Akua, Ngala Killian Chimtom, Associated Press Paul Biya has won reelection, the country's top court said Monday, after days of protesters' clashes with security forces left at least four people dead as opposition supporters demanded credible results. Continue reading
Oct 27 What to know about the Louvre heist investigation after 2 arrests By Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Sam Metz, Associated Press French authorities have made several arrests, but details remain scarce due to strict privacy laws. Investigators are analyzing DNA samples and surveillance footage. Continue reading
Oct 27 2 earthquakes in Atlantic Ocean felt in eastern Caribbean islands By Associated Press A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck in open waters of the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean. Continue reading