USA Fighting continues on Syrian border despite U.S.-led cease-fire NBC News staff could both see and hear mortars, grenades, machine-gun and rifle fire in Ras al-Ain — although it remains unclear who was responsible. 18/10/2019
USA Protests sweep Lebanon for a second day The country's government has backtracked on plans to raise a new tax on WhatsApp voice calls. 18/10/2019
USA Malaysia orders cuts to 'Abominable' movie over controversial map scene The map in the animated film depicts the so-called "nine-dash line," a contested area of the South China Sea. 18/10/2019
USA Battles erupt after El Chapo's son is reported detained in Mexico Several prisoners escaped during hours of fighting in Culiacán after reports spread of the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán. 18/10/2019
USA Thousands protest in Beirut over tax hikes as country declares economic emergency The mass protests forced the government to pull a tax of 20 cents per day for calls made through voice over internet protocol apps such as WhatsApp. 18/10/2019
No Comment Belgian car wins Darwin-to-Adelaide solar race A Belgian car won its first World Solar Challenge, crossing the finish line in Adelaide, Australia. 17/10/2019
USA Kurdish leader says Trump promised he would protect the Kurds "I want him to stay committed to his words," the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said of President Donald Trump. 17/10/2019
USA Refugees at a camp in northern Iraq express anger over U.S. "betrayal" NBC News went a refugee camp where hundreds of Kurds are sheltering from Turkey's offensive. 17/10/2019
USA Two Belgian ISIS fighters escape from Kurdish prison, officials say It is unclear in the chaotic, fast-moving conflict how many other ISIS fighters or members of their families may have escaped. 17/10/2019
USA Climate change protesters spark fight, arrests on London transit At one station, commuters threw drinks at a protester who was walking on top of a train before pulling him off and launching into a fight. 17/10/2019
USA Pence set to make ceasefire case to Erdogan, after release of 'tough guy' letter The diplomatic overture is set to take place just hours after President Donald Trump described the Kurdish forces fighting Turkish troops as "no angels." 17/10/2019
USA U.K., E.U. agree to new divorce deal in key Brexit breakthrough The deal must still be agreed to by European leaders and lawmakers in the British Parliament. 17/10/2019
Belgium Watch: Brexit deal agreed but Boris Johnson now faces battle back home London and Brussels have agreed on a Brexit deal... but it still has to get the backing of British MPs and the European Parliament. 17/10/2019
USA Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins Egypt's government described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years. 17/10/2019
USA Opposition protests suspend Hong Kong assembly session Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted and waved placards depicting Lam with bloodied hands, prompting their removal by guards and the suspension of proceedings. 17/10/2019
USA As Syrian conflict escalates, Kurds guarding one ISIS jail threaten to leave Many of the prisoners who spoke to NBC News appeared to know little of the chaos that was unfolding around them beyond the confines of their compound. 16/10/2019
USA London police under fire after banning Extinction Rebellion climate protests The protesters have launched legal action against a ban spanning the entirety of London. 16/10/2019
USA Harry Dunn's family reject Trump's 'bombshell' offer to meet Anne Sacoolas "The bombshell was dropped not soon after we walked in the room: Anne Sacoolas was in the building and was willing to meet with us," Dunn's mother said. 16/10/2019
USA Erdogan rejects Syria ceasefire ahead of Pence, Pompeo visit Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were due to leave for Ankara Wednesday to advocate for a ceasefire. 16/10/2019
USA Russian investigators raid Kremlin critic Navalny's offices Investigators opened a money laundering case in August after Navalny called for people to demonstrate in central Moscow. 16/10/2019