Americas

Canada
Scheer won’t say if Conservatives hired Kinsella firm to ‘seek and destroy’ Bernier’s People’s Party
Greta Thunberg meets with First Nations chief in Fort McMurray
Federal election 2019: How B.C.'s changing economy could sway the vote
Ministry of Education launches investigation over racism at Vancouver private boys school
What will a resurgent Bloc Québécois mean for the next government?
In the final stretch of the campaign trail, Trudeau is acting as though he already won
Last stand in Alberta: Liberal candidates must convince voters they aren't the enemy of pipelines
Unlikely new pipelines will be built under Bill C-69, star Liberal candidate says, contradicting party claims
Still deadlocked in polls with Conservatives, Liberals regain seat advantage
Bernier files complaint to elections watchdog over 'secret' campaign to smear his party

USA
U.S.-China trade war tops agenda at annual IMF, World Bank meetings
Trump drops plan to host G-7 at his Florida golf resort next year
‘I am back’: Bernie Sanders continues campaign after heart attack, trying to prove he’s still got it
Bipartisan Shrug as US Budget Deficit Nears $1 Trillion
Saudi university, Massachusetts Institute of Technology forum to promote research culture
Carlyle Group quits $1 billion U.S. oil export project -Texas port official
New US tariffs 'a hostile act': French Economy Minister
Warfare's next frontier might be the ocean floor — here's why
The Navy Should Use Its Retired Carriers for Target Practice

Mexico
How The Sinaloa Cartel Bested The Mexican Army
Why some say Mexico already built Trump's wall -- and paid for it
Mystery of Mexico's cartel wars grows as\'The Mouse' is rescued
Mexico says Trump shows 'solidarity' after suspect freed

Guatemala
Meet the Ambassador: Guatemala's Mario Bucaro

El Salvador
Disappeared in El Salvador: The return of a Cold War nightmare
Giant sinkhole opens up in El Salvador prompting evacuations

Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Amnesty International launches campaign a year and a half since the crisis began and demands that the government stop the repression

Panama
Minimum Wage Negotiation Begins in Panama

Cuba
Communist, Workers' Parties meeting rejects blockade on Cuba

Grenada
Grenada First to Sign Vesting Order for Republic Bank Aquisition of Scotiabank in the Caribbean

Haiti
UN warns that 22% of Haitian children suffer from malnutrition

Jamaica
Mexican Firm Officially Takes Over Management of Airport in Jamaica

Venezuela
Chevron hopes Trump allows it to stay in Venezuela
Venezuela's Water System is Collapsing
Venezuela GDP Sinks Amid Rampant Inflation: Central Bank

Colombia
Why Colombia doesn’t go to the police or trust statistics
Colombia's indigenous on guard against armed groups

Ecuador
President Lenin Moreno proposes new tax reforms in Ecuador
Ecuador's Minister of Economic and Social Inclusion resigns
Ecuador Embassy Issues Travel Message For US Citizens

Peru
Peru government taps armed forces to unblock copper protests

Bolivia
Bolivian president urges active participation in elections

Brazil
Bolsonaro Suffers Two Setbacks in PSL Political Party Crisis
Bolsonaro Administration Suspends Eduardo Bolsonaro Nomination as Washington Ambassador
Petrobras CEO Sees Auction of Pre-Salt Oil Blocks as Key to Growth
Mysterious crates washing up on Brazil's oil-stained beaches
Brazil environment: Clean-up on beaches affected by oil spill
Syrians in Brazil: 'I am not a millionaire, but I will be'

Chile
Chile's president reverses fare increase as unrest continues
Chilean president declares state of emergency amid riots
Fare rise suspended in Chile as unrest continues
Chilean regulator asks for more time to review Maricunga project

Asia

Japan
S. Korea pushing to hold bilateral summit with Japan next month: Report
Nearly ¥35 billion of U.S. defense gear undelivered despite Japan's ramped-up purchases
Seoul makes 'East Sea' case in unofficial meeting with Tokyo over Sea of Japan name
Disaster medical teams deployed to Japan areas where Typhoon Hagibis flooded hospitals
Japan's Cabinet approves postponing emperor's enthronement parade until Nov. 10
Halted by typhoon, Tokyo-Kanazawa direct bullet train services to resume Oct. 25
Japan's government predicts 0.8% boost to GDP from new U.S. trade deal
Japan funding for imperial ceremonies spark rare dissent
Japan funding for imperial ceremonies sparks rare dissent
SoftBank eyes WeWork rescue valuation below $8 billion

N. Korea
U.S. to withhold funding for N. Korea in 2020 over human trafficking
N. Korean teenage defectors likely to suffer from PTSD or depression
Pro-Pyongyang students break into US envoy’s residence in S. Korean capital
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Signals He’s Ready for ‘New Way,’ Experts Say

S. Korea
S. Korea's finance chief expects economy to rebound next year
S. Korea, U.S. to hold defense cost talks in Hawaii next week
Cultural events, ceremony held in Jeju to celebrate 'Month of Culture'
S. Korea's finance chief expects economy to rebound next year
S. Korea, U.S. to hold defense cost talks in Hawaii next week
S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU to strengthen infrastructure finance
Superstar death sparks conversation about 'infectious' K-Pop industry
Kim Yo Jong: Kim Jong Un's 30-ish sister who made a meaningful cameo in his bizarre horseback-riding photoshoot

Mongolia
Indian-Mongolian Army joint military exercise concludes

China
Xi meets delegates to PLA logistic support force Party congress, senior officers
China introduces product plan of commercial carrier rockets
961,000 foreign-invested firms established in China in 40 years: report
China’s Type 001A carrier sets off on latest sea trial
Police treatment of children arrested at Hong Kong protests raises concern
Sex for sale: what happened to Macau’s new family-friendly image?
Hong Kong leader backs police use of force as protesters plan 'illegal' march

Philippines
Philippines and India agree to strengthen defense, security ties
Indian President Kovind interacts with parents of infants in the Philippines who underwent liver transplant in India

Vietnam
Court in Vietnam Rejects Appeal by Toll-Booth Protester, Upholds 30-Month Jail Term
Việt Nam to take over ASEAN Chairmanship in November
Việt Nam, EU sign Framework Participation Agreement
Việt Nam shortens gender gap
Amazon Global Selling establishes specialised team in Việt Nam
Ancient artfacts stolen from communal hall in Thừa Thiên-Huế
African swine fever outbreak has cut Vietnam hog herd by 20%: USDA undersecretary

Laos
Laos Urged to Cancel Latest Dam for Mainstream Mekong

Cambodia
Cambodian Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy Vows to Lead ‘Tsunami’ of Supporters to Arrest PM Hun Sen

Malaysia
Five arrested over alleged LTTE links to challenge Sosma detention
Courageous convocation protest has rightfully shamed UM's VC
15,000 throng the roads as Starwalk flags off from Gurney Drive
Perak MB: Not all projects can be awarded through open tender
For Stats Day, Unicef urges adoption of modern data methods to steer pro-children policies in Malaysia
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport upgrade to start next year, says Perak MB
Housing Ministry wants state government to set suitable property ceiling price for foreigners

Singapore
Singaporean Delegation Attend CIIE
Singapore, China sign defence agreement to scale up army, navy exercises, establish regular dialogue
We can’t save the Sentosa Merlion, but can sure protect other aspects of Singapore’s heritage

Indonesia
'Strange and historic': Indonesia left with tiny Opposition as Prabowo's party joins Jokowi coalition
Indonesia should become investment-friendly in five years
Indonesia's trade balance recorded USD0.16 billion in September

Myanmar
Myanmar Court Allows Terrorism Case Against Rakhines Deported From Singapore to Go Ahead

Nepal
Undocumented in Nepal: how two charities are helping vulnerable children get their birth certificates

India
Modi and Xi convey message of cooperation
India's Nuclear Weapons Arsenal Keeps Getting Bigger and Bigger
J&K shutdown, Internet ban take toll: Projects stuck, govt work hit
Ayodhya hearing: Counsel for Ramlalla seeks disputed, acquired land for temple

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Iran president, Pakistani PM meet in Tehran
Pakistan regains status as favored tourist destination
Hakim supports Pakistan’s mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia
Pakistan's current account deficit narrows to 41-month low
Govt decides to ban JUI-F' s Ansarul Islam 'militia'
PTI govt will enforce its writ if 'Azadi march' held, warns Khattak
Azadi March: Islamabad Police vow to uphold rule of law

Afghanistan
Pompeo strongly condemns "intentional" attack on mosque in Afghanistan
Special Forces kill 16 ISIS and Taliban militants, destroy caches of weapons in 3 provinces
Afghanistan mosque attack: Families bury their dead
10 Taliban and ISIS militants killed, detained in Special Forces raids in 4 provinces
ISIS militant hailing from Iran surrenders to Afghan forces in Nangarhar

Kazakhstan
Ukrainians of Kazakhstan don't take part in round table in occupied Crimea – Embassy
Oil-Rich Kazakhstan Begins The Long March Towards Renewables
Trade Minister offers Washington 50 Kazakhstan-made goods worth USD 1 bln
Kazakhstan's Security Forces Charge Group of Returnees From Syria

Kyrgyzstan
Autumn school break to begin on November 4 in Kyrgyzstan
Relatives of bodyguard of Almazbek Atambayev hold rally in Bishkek
Section of Moskovskaya Street opened for traffic in Bishkek
State procurement amounts to 60 billion since beginning of 2019 in Kyrgyzstan
Evidence-based decision-making for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Kyrgyz Republic

Tajikistan
Border disputes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan dangerous for Russia

Turkmenistan
Turkmen president to attend Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Baku

Uzbekistan
Forging a new cultural link between india and uzbekistan
Uzbekistan makes it possible to buy $100 without passport

Armenia
Surprise expected during Erebuni-Yerevan celebrations, says Mayor
Unprecedented success recorded in fight against shadow: Pashinyan satisfied with SRC work
PM Pashinyan gets acquainted with construction process of car customs clearance house in Gyumri

Azerbaijan
Baku Police Detain Dozens As Opposition Rallies
Azerbaijani president meets former Latvian president
Azerbaijani president receives chairman of State Committee for Refugee and IDP Affairs
First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Azerbaijani people on State Independence Day
Elkhan Alasgarov: Turkic Council Summit in Baku - milestone on path of Turkic unity
UN General Assembly president to visit Azerbaijan

Iran
Iran defense minister lauds Iraqi army, gov’t for safeguarding Arbaeen
Official vows implementing Shalamcheh-Basra railway project soon
Iran military comdr in China to attend Beijing Xiangshan Forum
Eurasian Economic Commission ready to maintain trade with Iran
Rezaee warns govt. against delay to take fourth nuclear step

Iraq
Iraq must end forced disappearances, intimidation of activists: Amnesty
Iraqi man charged with people trafficking in Australia
Massive processions underway in Iraq's Karbala as millions mark Arba’een
Iraq Kurdistan region receives 1000 refugees from Syria

Syria
Turkey wants Syrian forces to leave border areas, aide says
Live Updates: Turkey Continues 'Operation Peace Spring' in Northeastern Syria
YPG/PKK terrorists carry out 14 attacks in last 36 hours

Turkey
Turkey to go ahead with operation in Syria unless Kurdish units retreat
Turkish leader threatens to 'crush heads' if US agreement falters
Turkey to View Protection of Kurdish Units by Damascus as Declaration of War – Erdogan Aide
Turkey accused of using illegal phosphorus munitions in Syria
Turkey rejects chemical weapons allegations
NATO chief says Turkey-US deal can help to de-escalate situation in Syria
Turkey aims to surpass $20B trade volume with China

Lebanon
Lebanese Forces Party quit coalition gov't
Lebanese protesters after genuine reforms
Nasrallah: We do not support resignation of government
Aoun says 'there will be a reassuring solution to the crisis'
Amnesty accuses Lebanese security forces of using excessive force
Lebanon mass protests sweep the country for third day
Lebanese Authorities Release All Protesters Detained During Riots in Central Beirut

Israel
Ex-Australian envoy says Israel’s failure to extradite Malka Leifer damages ties
Gantz in Naharayim: As PM, I’ll never miss an opportunity to achieve peace

Palestine
Saudi, Palestinians agree on joint business council

Jordan
Jordan advances 6 ranks in global indicator of domestic competition
Jordanians exempted from new Saudi transit regulations — Foreign Ministry
IMF says ties with Jordan 'very deep', commends reforms

Kuwait
Kuwait Central Bank governor rated amongst world's most successful in 2019
Kuwait confirms continued financial fulfillment to UN
US-Kuwait Business Council officially launched

Oman
Omani women opening new ventures offered discounts

Bahrain
In latest sign of thaw, Israel sending official to anti-Iran summit in Bahrain
Israel might attend maritime conference in Bahrain, dealing with Iran

Qatar
Qatar Is So Unbearably Hot It Has Now Started Air-Conditioning the Outdoors

Saudi Arabia
Talks with Saudi Arabia on divided zone ongoing - Kuwaiti official
Saudi Arabia evacuates 300 citizens from Lebanon amid protests
Saudi tourism megaproject aims to turn the Red Sea green
Saudi Arabia may allow women to perform Hajj without male guardian

U. A. E.
UAE army whistleblower 'missing' after exposing military corruption
Abu Dhabi Dialogue launches ‘Regional Skills Partnership’ to meet future of work challenges

Europe

United Kingdom
British PM sends request for Brexit extension without signature
Johnson sends three letters on Brexit to European Council president
'An act of sabotage' How Sir Oliver Letwin took control and denied Boris Johnson his victory

Ireland
Irish President concludes his 4-day visit to Lebanon
Politicians given parachute deals valued at €8.4m
Fianna Fail TD claims deputies 'often' vote for missing colleagues
Eir to launch 5G mobile service next week
fresh heave against Maria Bailey breaks out in Fine Gael

Portugal
Housing expert Helena Roseta leaves political posts
TAP Air Portugal Launches New EconomyXtra
Portugal’s property market gains from Hongkongers
Eight mainland districts on yellow weather warning

Spain
Spanish MoI: 300 security personnel injured in Catalonia protests
Police Fire Rubber Bullets at Protesters Near Burning Barricades in Barcelona Amid Riots
Protestors target police in a fifth night of violence and chaos in Barcelona
Spanish judge orders closure of Tsunami Democràtic websites

France
France Prepares to Relocate its Forces in Syria After US Withdrawal - And it Needs Russia's Help
France doesn’t want to see new Brexit delay, PM Johnson was ‘underestimated’ – Macron
France inaugurates Europe’s largest floating solar plant
All France's OUIGO trains cancelled on Saturday due to strike

Belgium
EP to assess Brexit vote on Monday
Russia interested in partnership with EU — premier
EU leaders will hold off decision to delay Brexit until after MPs vote
North Macedonia PM Zaev calls for early election, blasts EU

Netherlands
Dutch Prime Minister Wishes Johnson Success in Brexit Situation

Germany
Hyundai Motor's market share in Germany hits new high
Putin and Merkel discuss Ukraine, Syria and Libya by phone
Germany Injects $8.69 Million to Boost Tanzania's ICT in Health
Undercover footage reveals 'nightmarish' animal testing in German lab
‘Powderkeg’ in Germany amid Turks-Kurds conflict
Thousands in Germany rally against Turkey’s Syria offensive
18 leading German organisations confirm participation at WETEX 2019
German reinsurer Munich Re “likely to surpass” 2019 forecast
Germany Injects $8.69 Million to Boost Tanzania's ICT in Health

Denmark
Why Denmark's politicians are posting their school photos on social media
Development dilemma as eastern Greenland eyes tourism boost
EU Deadlocked over Accession Talks with Albania – France, Netherlands, Denmark Against

Austria
Austria jails imam and three other men for Isis recruitment

Switzerland
Swiss to Elect New Legislature, as Polls Suggest Green Gains
Swiss government rolls out plan for better mental care
Medical cannabis could soon be legal in Switzerland
Global finance leaders hopeful for modest rebound in 2020

Italy
Alitalia rescue hopes rise as Lufthansa looks set to step in
Italy's Salvini seeks to unite right at Rome rally
Italy's Ernest Airlines opens new office in Kyiv, to open base in Kyiv airport in spring 2020
Parmigiano takes a hit as Trump's Italian cheese tariffs kick in
Salvini to hold Rome rally to boost Italian right
Thousands of protesters gather for ‘Italian pride’ rally

Slovenia
Slovenian MEPs against Croatia's Accession to Schengen Area
October 19 in Slovenian History: First Trade School Established

Serbia
Serbia could not have rearmed its military without Russia’s help — Vucic
Serbian president thanks Russia for military aid
Russia, Serbia reach unprecedented level of understanding - Medvedev

Montenegro
Montenegro Greens See Red Over River Dam Project
Montenegro's Croat Minority Contributes to Positive Processes in the Country

Greece
VAT plan freezes construction sector
Greece: Problems in settling social security debts

North Macedonia
Kotzias laments EU snub for North Macedonia
North Macedonia calls snap election after EU talks setback

Bulgaria
Bulgarian PM and Dmitry Medvedev: Bulgaria and Russia will Cooperate in a Number of Areas

Romania
Hundreds of persons participate in a march of solidarity with women victims of violence
Designated PM Orban: Negotiations for gov't investiture - Wednesday and Thursday
AEP establishes computer operators to be distributed to polling stations nationwide
Romanian Gov't, defense industry unions sign 5-year financial support agreement

Hungary
Energy Imports Likely to Remain Part of Hungary's Future
Hungary will use force if Turkey ‘opens the gates’ to refugees, PM Viktor Orban says
Orban: Hungary Will ‘Use Force’ If Turkey ‘Opens the Gates’ of Europe to Migrants
Hungary Looking for a Renewable Spot in the Sun

Slovakia
Slovakia: Parliament adopts changes to calculating minimum wage

Czech Republic
Czech firm PPF close to deal with AT&T on buying CME - reports
Czechs must build nuclear plants even if in breach of EU law, says PM

Ukraine
One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid eight enemy attacks in Donbas since Saturday midnight
Court rules to arrest ex-top NSDC official Hladkovsky, sets US$425,702 bail
Ukrainian sappers neutralize almost 700 explosives in Donbas over week
Servant of the People party member planning to stop ongoing lustration
Kyiv condemns another 'humanitarian convoy' from Russia to occupied part of Donbas
Ukrainian side hopes to hold meeting of Normandy Four leaders in November – Prystaiko

Moldova
At meeting of EU ambassadors, ForMin Manescu reiterates Romania's firm support for Moldova's European course

Belarus
Belarus government revises social, economic development targets for 2020
Belarus eager to borrow €65m from World Bank to modernize higher education system
World Bank's investments in Belarusian economy in 2019 projected at €270m
No fundamental disagreements on World Bank's new roadmap for Belarus
Joint venture of Belarusian MAZ, Russia's Novgorod Oblast companies under consideration

Russia
Dam collapses at Siberian gold mine, killing at least 15 people
Russian government to prepare "more ambitious" privatization program
Dam collapse death toll in Krasnoyarsk region rises to 15
Russia mulls using yuan & euro instead of US dollar for external loans in 2020
Russia participates in safeguarding Iran’s coal mines
Raft of multimillion-dollar deals seal Putin’s visit to Saudi Arabia
nside a Russian tank factory: Fascinating photographs show the construction and testing of the deadly 45-ton T-72B3 battle tank used in Syria

Latvia
Latvian minister: Less than half of Latvian nationals in UK have applied for residence

Estonia
Estonian pension reform expected later in 2019
An Estonian drug lord among the Europol's “most wanted” women
Estonian ports' September cargo volumes down 3.3 percent on year

Finland
Finland's Minister of Education Li Andersson wants to more closely address bullying in schools

Sweden
How to navigate the closure of Sweden's worst railway bottleneck

Norway
Labour violations at Labour-led City Hall

Africa

Egypt
Ambassador Al-Thuwaikh: Kuwaiti PM's visit to Egypt to further boost ties
Egypt unveils trove of ancient coffins in Luxor
Egypt: 4 killed when shells hit 2 houses in north Sinai
Egypt signs agreement with Euroclear to widen its domestic debt investors
Chinese fish feed company inaugurated in Egypt

Libya
Sudan Border Closures With Libya, CAR Begin to Have Impact
Moamar Gaddafi has been dead eight years yet Libya is still at war with itself. What went wrong?

Tunisia
Tunisia Removed From Financial Blacklist
Tunisia's “Second Revolution”

Algeria
Energy revenue drop widens Algeria's trade deficit
Canadian weapons sales to Algeria on eve of UN arms treaty ‘troubling,’
Algeria Forces Christians Out of the Country's Largest Churches

Morocco
UN’s Fourth Committee: Sahrawis’ inalienable right to self-determination reaffirmed
Morocco to Resume Flexible FX Regime

Senegal
CAF President Opens Youssoupha Ndiaye Centre Of Technical Excellence In Senegal

Guinea-Bissau
Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Guinea-Bissau
Do not divide the people, Church in Guinea-Bissau

Cote dIvoire
Cote d'Ivoire: ICC Prosecutor Asks Judges to Declare a Mistrial in Gbagbo Case

Ghana
At least 28 killed in heavy rains in northeastern Ghana

Burkina Faso
Five killed in twin attacks on Burkina Faso government forces

Nigeria
IMF Backs Nigeria on Border Closure, Urges Speedy Resolution of Issue
Loan-to-Deposit Ratio: CBN to Impose Stiffer Sanctions on Banks
Minimum Wage: Labour Urges FG Not to Raise Fuel Price, Taxes
Nigeria Govt Coughs Up £250,000, Pays UK Gas Firm
Police free nearly 150 from school in northern Nigeria

Cameroon
Cameroon Separatists Open 'Community Schools'

Sudan
Sudan Peace Talks With Rebels Begin in Juba
US Deports Sudanese Man Convicted in New York City Bombing Plot
Sudan: Eastern Sudanese Activist Accuses Security Chief of Murder

South Sudan
South Sudan President, Opposition Leader to Meet

Ethiopia
ISS: Nobel gives Ethiopia’s Abiy momentum to consolidate sustainable peace
Helping Ethiopian Farmers Adapt to Climate Change and Flooding

Somalia
IMF chief Georgieva says supports debt relief for Somalia
Over 20 al-Shabaab militants killed in central Somalia

Kenya
Kenya Starts Vaccinating Girls Against Human Papilloma Virus
Kenya Struggles to Manage Debt for Railway to 'Nowhere'
Kenya, China ink deal to air Chinese TV series

Congo, DR
UN Committee says Ebola in DR Congo still an international public health emergency
Ebola concentrated in Congo mining area, still an emergency — WHO

Angola
Angolan president inaugurates Chinese-built airport
Ministry of Culture signs agreement with Total E&P
Angola exchanges justice experience in Morocco

Tanzania
Tanzania Open to Talks Over $10 Billion Port Project

Malawi
Malawi Flagship Newspaper Nation Closed in Tax Dispute

Mozambique
Frelimo Appears Headed for Landslide Victory in Mozambique Polls
Senior Judge Expelled From Mozambican Judiciary

Zimbabwe
Zim Teachers to Work 2 Days a Week, Vow to Dump Formal Clothing
When your entire salary buys 7kg beef and some peanut butter: How hyperinflation hit Zimbabwe
“GeoNutrition” to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe

Namibia
Namibian farmers benefit from training course offered by Chinese experts
African American community eager to invest in Namibia
No treatment for staff at Katutura hospital

South Africa
New Nuclear Plants Planned to Combat South African Energy Crisis
Cape Town Mayor Addresses Refugees Camped Outside the UNHCR in Protest
Iran, South African FMs discuss ways to expand ties
Govt's 2030 vision for energy irrelevant if Eskom fails - Cosatu
Earn less than R500,000 a year? SARS says you don't have to file returns - here's why you probably should
South Africans don't support feuding parties - DA's Makashule Gana

Oceania

Australia
Rate cuts are losing impact: RBA
Qantas to make history with non-stop NY-Sydney test flight
What Australia could learn about press freedom from the US, a reflection on three years reporting from Washington
Australia backs solar farm for two Fortescue iron ore mines

New Zealand
Labour's 'absolutely fundamental' promise, on hold
Winston Peters lashes out at National but doesn't rule out working with them
NZ First to rethink pill testing at music festivals
CFFC: Youth Vulnerable To Social Media Scams
$7.5 Billion Surplus: Government Accounts "Show Strong Economy"
NZ On Air: $12 Million For Stimulating Content For Tamariki