At Least 24 Taliban Militants Killed in Afghanistan
At least 24 armed Taliban insurgents were killed and 31 militants affiliated with the Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorist group surrendered to Afghan forces over the past 24 hours, officials said Saturday.
Science Warnings, US Retreat Add Urgency to UN Climate Talks
Mass protests, a last-minute venue change and talk of climate tipping points are adding some unplanned drama to this year’s international talks on tackling global warming.
Hong Kong Seniors Take to Streets
Secondary-school students and retirees joined forces to protest in Hong Kong on Saturday, the first of several weekend rallies planned across the city, as pro-democracy activists vowed to battle what they say are police brutality and unlawful arrests.
Syria Army Thwarts Major Militant Attack in Idlib
Syrian forces repelled a major attack by al-Nusra militants in the eastern countryside of Idlib, inflicting major losses on them.
Maduro Says US, Colombia Preparing Provocation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he had information that Colombia and the United States were planning a provocation on the Bolivarian Republic's western border and called on all staff of the country's armed forces to be prepared for battle.
Top Cleric Warns against Plots to Sow ‘Infighting’ in Iraq
Top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned against plots hatched by enemies to sow “chaos and infighting” in Iraq and return the Arab country to the "era of dictatorship".
Yemeni Forces Shoot Down Saudi Chopper near Border Areas
The spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces said the country’s army troops intercepted and targeted a Saudi Apache helicopter near the border with Saudi Arabia on Friday, killing its two pilots.
Storms Snarl US Thanksgiving Travel, Stranding Cars, Planes
Two winter storms blasted the United States on Wednesday, stranding motorists and causing thousands of flight delays as Americans jammed highways and airports to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Merkel’s Fate Rests with Disgruntled Members of Coalition Partner
A week after Angela Merkel’s own party survived a blistering leadership battle, it’s now her allied Social Democrats that threaten to blow up the governing coalition with the election of a new leader.
Algerian Protesters Scuffle with Police as Election Nears
Young Algerians protesting against a presidential election candidate scuffled with riot police in an eastern town late Wednesday, residents said, as pressure builds between the ruling elite and its opponents before the contested Dec. 12 vote.











































