World News Canada is ready to open the door wide to legal marijuana At least 111 legal pot shops are planning to open across the nation of 37 million people on the first day, according to an Associated Press survey. 17/10/2018
World News Pompeo lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king amid crisis over disappeared writer As Pompeo landed in Saudi Arabia reports swirled that the Saudi government is discussing a plan to admit that Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul. 16/10/2018
World News Brexit crunch time puts Theresa May's government at risk "We are at that of stage in the process where it comes harder and harder to paper over the cracks," said one analyst. 16/10/2018
World News Saudis considering plan to admit that Khashoggi was killed in consulate Saudi Arabia's government is discussing a plan to admit that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, three people with knowledge of the situation tell NBC News. 16/10/2018
World News Elderly nun among nearly dozen killed in heavy flooding in France Officials said an 88-year-old nun in Villardonnel, France locked herself in a room because she thought she would be safe there "but the water burst in." 15/10/2018
World News Cancellations mar glittering Saudi meeting, threaten crown prince's rebranding drive Mohammed bin Salman has "staked his entire reputation on being able to be the one person in Saudi Arabia who can transform the kingdom economically." 15/10/2018
World News Hostage situation underway at Cologne train station in Germany At least one woman has been taken hostage at Cologne's main train in Germany on Monday morning. 15/10/2018
World News Pope Francis defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse "The two were defrocked for abusing minors with evidence so overwhelming that a canonical trial was unnecessary." 14/10/2018
World News Saudi Arabia rejects 'threats' after Trump comments on missing journalist The president said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia could face "severe punishment" if it's confirmed the missing journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. 14/10/2018
World News 7 dead, 2 missing after storm hits Himalayan mountain in Nepal Villagers who reached base camp Saturday found the bodies of four South Korean climbers, two Nepalese guides and another person yet to be identified. 14/10/2018
World News After release from Turkey, pastor meets with Trump in Oval Office Brunson knelt to pray over Trump, asking God to give the president "supernatural wisdom to lead the country." 13/10/2018
World News Cardinal Wuerl remains in influential church roles, despite resignation "He is now able to retire seemingly with no consequences for his actions," said Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. 13/10/2018
World News Latest attack of Afghan election campaign kills 13 at rally Last week, Taliban insurgents issued a statement condemning the elections and warning candidates and Afghan Security Forces that they would be targets if they participate. 13/10/2018
World News Turks tell U.S. officials they have recordings of WashPo writer being killed, report says Turkish authorities believe the critic of Saudi Arabia was killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, officials have told NBC News. 12/10/2018
World News Turkish court grants release of American pastor Andrew Brunson President Trump tweeted shortly after the verdict that the evangelical pastor "will be home soon." 12/10/2018
World News Turkey steps up pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist President Donald Trump, meanwhile, expresses reservations about withholding American arms sales to the kingdom over the writer. 11/10/2018
World News U.S., Russian astronauts make emergency landing after rocket fails on takeoff "Initial reports are that the crew is in good condition," NASA said. 11/10/2018
World News Screenshots show Khashoggi did not see text messages after entering Saudi consulate Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi checked his phone before entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, but didn't see messages sent minutes later. 11/10/2018
World News Nikki Haley says U.S. is now respected. Some say, Keep on tryin' "Countries may not like what we do, but they respect what we do," Haley told reporters Tuesday. 10/10/2018
World News Pope compares abortion to hiring a hit man to solve problems "Is it fair to hire a hit man to solve a problem? It is not fair. We cannot take out a human being, even if it is small," Pope Francis said. 10/10/2018