USA

Prince Harry delivers emotional speech about fatherhood

The Duke of Sussex said he had a newfound appreciation for the sick children's charity WellChild after becoming a parent.

16 October 2019

USA

Chaos as Hong Kong lawmakers thwart leader's annual address

Even Even before Lam delivered the speech, one of the protesting lawmakers, Claudia Mo, dismissed the address as a "shame and a sham."

16 October 2019

World News

UEFA charges Bulgarian football authority with racist behaviour

UEFA charges Bulgarian football authority with racist behaviour over match with England on Monday

15 October 2019

USA

As the U.S. withdraws, Assad and Putin are emerging as the winners in Syria

Analysis: Damascus and Moscow are now in a much stronger position in the region, following Turkey's assault and the ongoing U.S. withdrawal.

15 October 2019

USA

Hong Kong's Lam says senator's police state allegation is 'irresponsible'

"For this particular senator to describe Hong Kong as becoming a police state is totally irresponsible and unfounded," Hong Kong's leader said.

15 October 2019

USA

More than 160,000 have fled northern Syria as Turkish offensive continues

One human rights observer called the flight from the region a "catastrophic civilian displacement."

15 October 2019

USA

Japan typhoon death toll rises to 66

"The river has never flooded like this before, and some houses have been completely swept away," said one survivor.

15 October 2019

USA

Bulgaria's soccer team awaits punishment for racist fans

Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and directed monkey noises at England's black players during a Euro 2020 qualifier.

15 October 2019

USA

Protests erupt after Spain convicts leading Catalan separatists

Police fired foam bullets and used batons against the thousands of protesters who converged at Barcelona's airport.

15 October 2019

USA

Pope's bodyguard resigns over new financial leaks scandal

The Vatican said its police chief, 57-year-old Domenico Giani, bore no responsibility for a leaked police flyer but resigned to avoid disrupting the investigation.

14 October 2019

USA

Kurdish forces strike deal with Assad, Putin to repel Turkey

Kurdish troops have turned to the Syrian government and Russia for help, as U.S. forces move out of the region.

14 October 2019

USA

Gunpowder, robes and ritual: Key Brexit week kicks off with Queen's speech

The state opening of Parliament is about as flamboyant as it gets, with ceremonies dating back 400 years.

14 October 2019

USA

Spain jails leaders of Catalan independence bid for sedition

The country now waits to see how Catalan separatists will react to the verdicts.

14 October 2019

USA

With Brexit on the horizon, British oyster farmers see choppy times ahead

"Everything's just fallen apart," said Tom Haward, the eighth generation of Hawards to work the family's 300-year-old business.

14 October 2019

USA

U.S. diplomat's wife in fatal U.K. crash apologizes to victim's family

"Sorry just doesn't cut it," said the mother of Harry Dunn, 19, who was killed.

14 October 2019

Hungary

Opposition candidate claims victory in Budapest mayoral race

Hungary local elections: Opposition candidate Karácsony unseats Fidesz-backed incumbent in Budapest

13 October 2019

Japan

Typhoon leaves as many as 33 dead as Japan continues rescue efforts

Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday.

13 October 2019

USA

Kenyan Kosgei beats Radcliffe's marathon world record by 71 seconds

Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets new women's marathon world record, beating Paula Radcliffe's 2003 time

13 October 2019

USA

U.S. troops to withdraw from northern Syria as ISIS supporters escape amid alleged Turkish atrocities

Turkey's invasion of northeastern Syria began Wednesday after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. troops to pull back from the area to clear the way for Turkish forces.

13 October 2019

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland's violent past looms over last-ditch Brexit talks

Analysis: These are distressing times for those of us who were children when "the Troubles" began, who lived through its daily carnage.

13 October 2019