Islamic State claims responsibility for market blast in Philippines
The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a public market in the southern Philippines that wounded at least seven people early on Saturday.
As desperation rises, thousands in Bahamas flee Dorian’s devastation
Thousands of people fled devastation in the Bahamas on Saturday as conditions grew increasingly desperate nearly a week after Hurricane Dorian made landfall, reducing many homes to rubble and knocking out water and power.
Hong Kong protesters to take their democracy message to U.S. Consulate
Hong Kong protesters calling for democracy for the Chinese-ruled city plan to take their message to the U.S. Consulate on Sunday after another night of violence in the 14th week of unrest.
As they build India’s first camp for illegals, some workers fear detention there
Across a river in a remote part of India’s northeast, laborers have cleared dense forest in an area equivalent to about seven soccer fields and are building the first mass detention center for illegal immigrants.
Trump says he canceled peace talks with Taliban over attack
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he canceled peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders after the insurgent group claimed responsibility last week for an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier and 11 other people.
Saudi Arabia names Prince Abdulaziz as new energy minister
Saudi Arabia has named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a son of the king, as energy minister, replacing Khalid al-Falih, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday, citing a royal decree.
Trump says he canceled peace talks with Taliban over Kabul attack
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he canceled peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders after the insurgent group said it was behind an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier and 11 other people.
UK Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd quits government in Brexit protest
Britain’s Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd resigned from the government and the ruling Conservative Party on Saturday in a protest over Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s handling of the country’s departure from the European Union.
Saudi Arabia names Prince Abdulaziz as new energy minister: state media
Saudi Arabia has named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as the kingdom’s new energy minister replacing Khalid al-Falih, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday, citing a royal decree.
Guatemalan Congress approves controversial state of siege declaration
Guatemala’s Congress voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to approve a temporary state of siege in six northeastern provinces, a measure designed to tighten security after several soldiers were killed by suspected drug traffickers.
