Eight Babies Killed in Algeria Hospital Fire: Emergency Services
Eight babies were killed when a fire ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria before dawn on Tuesday, emergency services said.
Brazil Arrests 63, Levies $8.7mln in Fines over Fires
Brazil's defense minister said on Monday 63 people were arrested and issued fines amounting to $8.7 million after the military was sent to fight raging fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Kremlin Slams Washington for Denying Visas to UN Delegates
The Kremlin accused Washington Tuesday of violating its international obligations by denying visas to a Russian delegation due to attend the UN General Assembly, and threatened "tough action" in response.
Corbyn Tells Johnson to Resign after British PM’s Parliament Suspension Ruled Illegal
Jeremy Corbyn called on Boris Johnson to resign after the Supreme Court ruled the prime minister's suspension of parliament unlawful in an unprecedented judgment.
Fresh Saudi Attacks Kill 13 Civilians in Yemen’s Dhale
Saudi warplanes pounded civilian areas in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhale, killing at least 13 people.
Haiti Legislator Fires Handgun at Protest, Photojournalist Injured
A legislator from Haiti's ruling party fired a handgun during a protest on Monday, injuring a photojournalist as anger rises over fuel and food shortages in the Caribbean country.
Indonesian Forest Fires Putting 10mln Children at Risk
Indonesian forest fires are putting nearly 10 million children at risk from air pollution, the United Nations warned Tuesday, as scientists said the blazes were releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases.
UN Announces Formation of Syrian Constitutional Committee
A Syrian constitutional committee made up of government members, civil society and civil society has been finalized after almost two years of negotiations, the United Nations announced.
Death Toll Rises to 26 in Protests in Indonesia’s Papua
The death toll from violent protests in Indonesia’s restive Papua province has risen to 26 after several bodies were found under burned buildings, officials said Tuesday.
Venezuelan Leader to Visit Russia for Talks with Putin
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that he will head to Russia in the next few hours for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.