In Brief: ISIS sympathizer attacks New York City; Spain issues international arrest warrant for Catalonia’s leader; Dozens of well-known Saudi princes arrested; Trump begins Asia tour; Kenyan President re-elected in controversial re-run; Lebanese PM resigns; Turkey and Kurds continue deadly feud; Putin and Rouhani express support for a nuclear deal.
USA
- Gunman kills at least 26 worshippers at small-town Texas church
- U.S. pursues direct diplomacy with North Korea despite Trump rejection
- U.S. votes against U.N. resolution calling for end to Cuba embargo
- 8 killed in Halloween terrorist attack in New York City
- 2 U.S. bombers conduct drills over South Korea
- Trump agrees to boost disaster aid for Puerto Rico to rebuild power grid
- U.S. service member killed in Eastern Afghanistan
Spain
- Constitutional Court blocks Catalonia’s declaration of independence
- Spanish judge issues international arrest warrant for Catalan leader
- Spanish judge jails 9 members of Catalonia’s government
- Catalonia’s leader turns himself-in to Belgian police
Syria
- Russian submarine fires cruise missiles at ISIS in Deir al-Zor
- Israeli air-strike hits factory near Homs
- 9 killed by Nusra Front car bomb in Southwest Syria
- Dozens killed by truck bomb blast in Eastern Syria
- Car bomb explosion kills dozens in Deir al-Zor
Italy
- Pope Francis, at U.S. military cemetery, makes emotional anti-war address
- 700 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, 23 found dead
Pakistan
Iran
- Iran’s Supreme Leader limits range of ballistic missiles
- Russian President Putin meets Ayatollah Khamenei and President Rouhani in Tehran, offers support for nuclear deal
- Militants kill 8 Iranian border guards near Turkish border
- Supreme Leader appoints new navy chief
Afghanistan
- Suicide bomber detonates near U.S. Embassy in Kabul, 8 killed
- At least 15 killed in tanker explosion in Charikar
Germany
- Police arrests Syrian man for allegedly planning bomb attack
- Thousands of anti-coal protesters march in Western Germany
Libya
- Coast Guards intercept 299 migrants east of Tripoli
- Air strikes kill at least 15, primarily civilians, in Eastern Libya
- 7 bodies found in migrant boat off Libyan coast
- 4 foreign engineers working at power plant kidnapped in southwest Libya
Mali
Argentina
- Argentina to cut corporate income taxes to 25% by 2021
- Head prosecutor resigns under government pressure
- Former Vice President arrested in corruption case
Bahrain
Iraq
- World Bank approves $400m to rebuild liberated Iraq
- Iraq threatens to resume military operations against Kurds
- Iraqi security forces retake al-Qaim from ISIS
- Two suicide bombers kill at least 5 in Kirkuk
Finland
Cyprus
United Kingdom
- Brexit talks heating up
- British government extends Northern Ireland talks deadline
- U.K. defense secretary resigns amid allegations about sexual behavior
Cuba
Kenya
- Supreme Court judges denied extra security after bodyguards killed
- President Kenyatta wins 98% of vote in repeat election, extremely low turnout
Palestine
- 12 Palestinian militants killed as Israel destroys tunnel in Gaza
- Hamas cedes Gaza border crossings to Palestinian Authority control
Colombia
- Armed forces authorize air raids against dissident FARC crime gangs
- Ex-rebel commander to run for Colombia presidency
Greece
Mexico
Czech Republic
Lebanon
- Lebanese army receives two attack aircrafts from the U.S.
- Prime Minister resigns, accuses Hezbollah of taking country hostage
Nigeria
- President Buhari plans to expand his cabinet
- Militant group in oil-rich region announce end to cease fire
North Korea
Serbia
Philippines
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
- IMF endorses Saudi plan for $500 billion business zone
- Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemeni missile targeting airport
- Saudi Prince Mansour and government officials killed in helicopter crash
- Saudi Arabia detains dozens of princes and former ministers in alleged anti-corruption drive
Russia
- Wife of Chechen accused of Putin assassination plot murdered near Kiev
- Police officer killed in road checkpoint attack
- Bomb threat forces evacuation of Moscow’s Bolshoi theater
Cameroon
Congo
- At least 5 killed in East Congo clashes between police and protesters
- Congo sets presidential election for December 18
Liberia
Tanzania
Myanmar
- Leader Suu Kyi visits region torn by Rohingya conflict
- U.S. lawmakers target Myanmar military with new sanctions
Yemen
- Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills 29, including many civilians
- Militants storm security compound, kill at least 17
Zimbabwe
Eritrea
Niger
Ecuador
Australia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Tunisia
Japan
South Africa
Netherlands
Turkey
- Cargo ship with 10 crew members sinks in Black Sea
- 39 killed in clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militants
- Police detain 283 suspected ISIS militants
- Police officer, PKK militant killed in Diyarbakir
China
France
Ethiopia
Croatia
Iceland
Somalia
- U.S. carries out 1st airstrike against ISIS in Somalia
- U.S. tells Somalian mission staffers to leave the country
Canada
Venezuela
Romania
Austria
South Korea
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