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Canada
What Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline will mean for B.C.'s coast
Trudeau meets Edmonton officer injured in attack, praises his ‘exemplary’ actions
Sexual-orientation and gender-identity battle grips B.C. schools​
Whale researchers meet in Halifax to sound alarm about species decline
Conrad Black: Quebec is now the beacon of astute economic policy in this country

USA
Trump Defends Frequent Twitter Bickering with US Officials
Hurricane Irma cost Florida 127K jobs, but most will return
Senior White House official says 'no imminent plans' for Mideast peace proposal
Trump Expands Edict, Lures Retired Military Pilots with Cash
Five Ex-US Presidents Attend Hurricane Relief Concert
Iraq, Saudi Arabia Relations Vital for Collective Security - Tillerson
Global Investors Chase Safety, Yield in U.S. Bonds
Trump Plan for Coal, Nuclear Power Draws Fire From Environmental, Oil Groups

Venezuela
Venezuela's ANC Calls for Opposition Governors to Take Oath

Colombia
IAHRC Demands Answers on Colombia Campesino, Activist Deaths
Colombian President Santos Promises to Fight Crime in Tumaco
Colombia: 10 Arrested for Abusing Disabled Children

Ecuador
Former FARC Members Arrive in Ecuador for Talks with ELN

Peru
Peru: Rising Economy Attracting Investors
Use of Smart TV with Internet has Tripled in Peruvian Households

Brazil
Brazil: Lula Tells Judge Moro To 'Donate' Properties to MTST
Brazil's Homeless Workers Stage Mass Occupation
35 Million-Strong Stike Against Temer’s Neoliberal Reforms Brings Brazil to a Halt
Environmentalists Slam Brazil's Deforestation Fine Discounts
At Brazil seaside, Italy fugitive awaits court ruling

Argentina
Argentines Head to the Polls to Test Macri's Reforms
Jellyfish major source of food of Falklands’ black browed albatrosses, says scientific research

Chile
Chilean diplomat who saved over 1,200 Jews honored as Righteous Gentile
Oceana lauds SPRFMO decision to increase jack mackerel quota in 2018

Uruguay
Uruguay passes Gender Equality Law for Congress

Asia

Japan
Exit Polls: Japan Abe's Coalition Set to Win Snap Vote
CDP garners support in lower house vote with call to fight political 'power game': Edano
Maehara, leader of fragmented DP, says he takes election results seriously
Typhoon brings heavy rain to western Japan, approaches Tokyo
Japan's Shinzo Abe wins resounding election victory

N. Korea
North Korea has been threatening an aboveground nuclear detonation — here's how it could go down
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he would travel to North Korea on a diplomatic mission

S. Korea
THAAD battery in S. Korea fully integrated into US air defenses – statement
Korean companies to build dam in west of Iran
South Korean army reveals plan to develop 'Frankenmissile' targeting North Korea
Biggest US Warship in Asia Enters South Korean Port as Tensions With DPRK Soar
Korea's cultural exports rose by 23.5% in Jan. - July this year
S. Korea and U.S. nuclear envoys emphasize coordination over North Korea

China
Chinese Propaganda Battles Pop Culture for Young Hearts, Minds
Foreign investors express confidence in Chinese market
China reaffirms opposition to Dalai Lama's visits to foreign countries
Mining suspended in NE China nature reserves
China Says Needs to Create Jobs For 15 million People Every Year
Tesla to Build Factory in China
China's Dandong holds drill to prepare against radiation from N. Korean nuclear tests

Taiwan
​Taiwan puts a lot of effort into attracting tourists from Vietnam

Philippines
State universities, colleges to get P120 M for upgrade
Phl won’t accept EU grants for Marawi
Palace: Up to DOJ to probe Trillanes for treason
Paolo exits; new cyclone seen east of Phl
790 killings in the Philippines in 30 days

Vietnam
Interest groups weaken fake fertiliser crackdown: meeting
Work towards a stable financial system, PM tells APEC
HCM Citys first metro tunnel to be competed by end of October
APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting organized in central Vietnam

Laos
Clear education buffer zone or close by December, entertainment venues told
Visit Lao Year set to launch Saturday at That Luang Festival

Thailand
RID: Critical water situation in Chao Phraya river is over
78 horses undergo gruelling training for royal procession

Cambodia
Defiant Cambodia Daily is down but not out

Malaysia
Amanah passes motion to submit 3 bills to tackle racism, prejudice and takfiri
Tanjung Bungah landslide: Ministry says developer’s application was rejected
11 dead in Malaysian construction site landslide

Singapore
Indonesia, Singapore should encourage conflicting parties to solve South China Sea dispute

Indonesia
Indonesia Seeks Answers as General Denied Entry to US
US ambassador apologizes for incovenience to Indonesian military chief
Indonesia demands explanation after us refuses entry to military chief

Bangladesh
Tackling Refugee Crisis: WB mission starts assessing needs
India, Bangladesh resolve to fight terror together

India
GST rate structure needs complete overhauling: Adhia
Bihar govt asks ED to seize assets of Maoist leaders
Increasing militant attacks in Kashmir belies govt claim on forces' success
UP govt mulling merging Shia, Sunni Waqf boards
Yogi Adityanath faces tough civic polls test in UP
Terrorists gun down woman in south Kashmir: Police
Ports modernisation blue print ready; Rs 90,000 crore expansion projects

Middle East

Pakistan
Joint military operation out of question, Pakistan will tell Tillerson
After Nawaz, it's time for Zardari's 'wicket' to fall: Imran
Pakistan doesn't want arms race in South Asia: Farukh Amil
MQM-P lawmakers will resign if threats to switch parties don't stop: Sattar
China fears envoy in Pak might be attacked; asks more security
Sharif brothers tried to assassinate me twice: Zardari

Afghanistan
Taliban attack wipes out almost entire Afghan army base

Kyrgyzstan
105 families affected by earthquake in Chon-Alai district build houses
Kyrgyzstanis included in top three most unabiding foreigners in Moscow

Armenia
Armenian official lauds peaceful co-existence of Iranian people
MP: No other way to resolve Karabakh conflict but through Madrid principles

Azerbaijan
Chief of General Staff of Azerbaijani Armed Forces to attend conference on countering extremist organizations in Washington
Head of EU Delegation to Azerbaijan: Baku again proved to be a capital of tolerance

Iran
Baghdad stresses development of trade ties with Tehran
Iran urges more humanitarian supplies for Myanmar refugees

Iraq
Germany resumes advisory mission in Iraq
Iraq's KRG slams attack on Iran’s consulate in Erbil
Tillerson demands Iranian militias leave Iraq

Syria
Karabakh: Syrian Refugees Flee One War Zone for Another
US 'wiped Raqqa off Earth' - Russia
US-allied forces capture Syria's largest oil field from terror group Isis

Turkey
Indonesia, Turkey agree to set up high-level strategic council
Turkish army ‘neutralizes’ 44 PKK militants in one week
Turkey waiting for US to extradite Gülen: Justice minister

Lebanon
Machnouk says Aoun is more open and understanding
Geagea from Australia: Situation in Lebanon not good
Rahi from Salt Lake City: Muslims, Christians should stay in Levant so it does not become a land for terrorists

Israel
Saudi Arabia denies report of diplomatic visit to Israel
Netanyahu seeks to lower threshold votes for Knesset entry — report
Israel arrests 15 right-wing extremists

Palestine
Taking stock of Palestinian unity pact, White House says peace will take time

Jordan
King pledges full support for Egypt as terror hits anew

Kuwait
Kuwait installs new screening machine at S. border crossing
Kuwait's inflation up 0.53 pct in September - CSB
Kuwait: Need for Arab coordination to overhaul transports
Nazaha signs a MoU with Ministry of Education

Bahrain
Bahrain refers civilians to military court

Qatar
Tillerson says Saudi Arabia not ready for talks with Qatar on Gulf crisis

Saudi Arabia
Tillerson Promotes Closer Iraq-Saudi Arabia Links
Saudi Fund Flexes Muscles With Stream of Billion-Dollar Projects
US pushes Saudi Arabia, Iraq on united front to counter Iran

U. A. E.
Egypt says Bahrain, Kuwait and UAE to lift ban on its agriculture exports
UAE markets lead as Gulf share values plummet

Yemen
Yemeni Journalist Denied Entry to US to Receive Award

Europe

United Kingdom
Minister says U.K.'s divorce bill figure can only come with final Brexit deal
UK police end armed hostage-taking at English leisure complex: BBC
Hundreds of London Zionists gather at WZO counter antisemitism conference
EU wants to 'punish' Britain for having 'audacity' to vote for Brexit, Liam Fox suggests

Ireland
'Cover sewage with cement... hide the bunkbeds' - Major slum landlord operation uncovered
Crews working 15-hour shifts to restore power post-Storm Ophelia
Varadkar hits back at Martin over 'elite' jibe claim

Spain
Spanish PM aims to take over Catalan govt; residents aghast
Spain FM: 'Many police violence pictures fake'
PM activates Article 155, stripping powers of Catalan government

France
France charges eight over plot targeting politicians
Monks and nuns make big business in France
Crime down but misery persists one year since Calais camp evacuation

Belgium
High noon for the ECB, Draghi at the QE Corral
Belgium's Dutch-Speaking Flanders Unlikely to Seek Independence - Government

Germany
Thousands rally against anti-immigrant AfD in Berlin
‘Merkel understood nothing’: AfD’s fury in east Germany
University of Hamburg publishes 'religious expression' code
UN praises German refugee policy, wants more
German terrorism cases quadruple

Switzerland
WHO says reverses Mugabe goodwill ambassador appointment

Italy
Italy's 2 richest regions seek more autonomy from Rome
EU parliament chief 'fears' spread of small nations as Italy votes

Malta
Rally in Malta for Slain Reporter Sparks Political Unity

Slovenia
Slovenians choose president as Pahor seeks re-election

Kosovo
Polls Close In Kosovo Local Elections

Greece
Pillarstone to create a vehicle for properties from banks
Washington to back Greek call for debt relief

Bulgaria
Bulgaria Fulfilled All the Criteria For Entry into Schengen, Bulgarian Foreign Minister

Romania
King Mihai continues to be under doctors' monitoring, follows usual treatment
Some 79,000 new cars registered nine months into 2017
Code Orange warning for heavy rains in five counties as of Monday morning
Another 60 persons rescued by Romanian border policemen from Aegean Sea
UN: Romanian Ambassador invites states to contribute to the Instrument for Reporting Military Expenditures

Hungary
LMP files police report on "national consultation" survey for mismanagement
October 23 - Celebrations of 1956 anniversary start in Budapest
Fidesz not to back Ukrainian govt party's admission to EPP

Czech Republic
Czech tycoon Babis to be named prime minister but may struggle to find partners
Czech election websites hacked, vote unaffected -Statistics Office

Poland
Polish FM heads to Italy for migration talks
Doctor-free day in Poland's south amid ongoing protest
Polish PM wants EU to step in over Nord Stream 2

Ukraine
Focused on survival, many Ukrainian firms only start to adopt CSR policies

Belarus
Belarus' central bank, Justice Ministry looking into joint blockchain project
Lukashenko demands proper control in housing and utility sector

Russia
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Leaves Jail, Goes to Rally
NATO Is Building a 'Silver Bullet' to Destroy Russia's New Tanks
Russia 'backdates' import of tomatoes

Georgia
South Ossetia Joins Russia in Ban on Jehovah's Witnesses
Georgian Dream Candidates Elected Mayors In Tbilisi, Three Other Cities, Preliminary Results Show
Preliminary Results: Mayoral Races Set for Runoffs in Six Constituencies

Sweden
Stockholm academic given death sentence in Iran: reports

Africa

Egypt
Militants attack Egypt police, dozens killed
Sisi vows to crush terrorism in Egypt
Lessons From Egypt On the Role of Women in Fighting for Democracy
Turkey condemns deadly shootout in Egypt

Niger
Key US Senators Call for More Information on Niger Attack

Nigeria
Monkey Pox - Youth Council Begins Awareness Campaign Monday

South Sudan
Continued instability likely to force more South Sudanese to seek safety elsewhere

Ethiopia
Eleven killed in clashes in Ethiopia's Oromiya region, official says
Several Killed in Communal Violence in Western Ethiopia

Somalia
Somalia: Managing the Disruptive Aftermath of Somalia's Worst Terror Attack
Somalia: 7 killed in landmine blast

Kenya
Kenya's Leader Urges Peace Ahead of Vote as Tensions Rise

Angola
Health Minister visits Cabinda
Construction minister ensures conclusion of works in Cabinda
Fuel shortages continue, despite Sonangol's assurance of availability
President sends condolences message to Somali counterpart
Angola: Cement high prices hamper traders' activity

Tanzania
State auctions 1,100 cattle seized for illegally entering Tanzania
Number of ‘Disaster displaced’ people on the rise

Zimbabwe
ZLHR statement in commemoration of Africa human rights day

South Africa
Ramaphosa: Economy still not benefitting majority

Oceania

Australia
'Strategic' concerns for Australia over Beijing's trillion-dollar 'new Silk Road'
Australian streets digitally divided by NBN lottery
'Destroying' the plan to save Australia's most important rivers
Turnbull shuts down Abbott, and the room applauds

New Zealand
Green Party announces Ministers
Peters: Post-Election Announcement Speech
Labour Ministers of the Crown announced