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| Oct.1 |
UN |
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Syria conflict: Russia defends air strikes |
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Mecca |
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Hajj stampede: Iran death toll rises to 464 |
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Oregon |
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10 killed in college shooting in Oregon
Map of Umpqua Community College Roseburg Oregon Oregon At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at Umpqua Community College. At least 20 people have been wounded
The attacker was Chris Harper Mercer
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Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan Hercules crash: 'At least 10 dead'
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| Oct.2 |
Northern Syria |
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Russia air strikes 'strengthen IS' |
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Guatemala |
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At least 26 dead in Guatemala mudslide, many reported missing |
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Oregon |
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Gunman Chris Harper Mercer had 13 guns |
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Bahamas |
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Ship with 33 people missing in Hurricane Joaquin |
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Northern Afghanistan |
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Kunduz MSF clinic workers killed
Map of Kunduz Afghanistan A clinic has been bombarded in the northern Afghan city, killing three MSF aid workers, with Nato investigating whether it was behind it | |
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| Oct.3 |
Geneva |
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MSF condemns Kunduz air strikes
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Vatican |
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Vatican acts after Polish priest reveals homosexuality |
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UN |
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Hospital attack in Kunduz possibly criminal - UN |
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Washington |
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US investigates Kunduz hospital bombing |
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| Oct.4 |
Vatican |
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Pope Francis opened Church synod amid gay row
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Damascus |
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Assad warns of Mid-East destruction |
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Southern France |
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France floods: 16 dead on Riviera after storms |
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Portugal |
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Portugal centre-right wins re-election |
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Syria |
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Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'
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| Oct.5 |
Turkey |
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Russian warplanes violated its airspace
Two Russian fighter jets Su-30 and Su-24 may have flown into Turkish air space accidentally, a senior U.S. military source said
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Rio 2016: 30% cutback on Games budget to avoid overspend |
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| Oct.6 |
NATO |
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Russia violation of Turkish airspace 'no accident' |
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UN Gen. Assembly |
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Ex-UN General Assembly leader accused of pocketing $500,000 in bribes |
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Libya |
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EU launches operation to seize migrant smugglers' boats |
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| Oct.7 |
Syria |
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Syria crisis: Nato to discuss Russia air campaign
Russia's growing military involvement in the Syria conflict is expected to be high on the agenda as Nato defence ministers meet in Brussels
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| Oct.8 |
Libya |
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Libya crisis: UN proposes unity government |
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Iran |
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Syria crisis: Russian Caspian missiles 'fell in Iran' |
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| Oct.9 |
Norway |
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Nobel Peace Prize for Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
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Washington |
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Russia and US to resume Syria air safety talks |
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| Oct.10 |
Turkey |
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Ankara explosions leave almost 100 dead
Map of Ankara Central Station Ankara Turkey Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 86 people and injured 186, according to officials
TV showed scenes of panic and people lying on the ground covered in blood, amid protest banners. Prime Minister Davutoglu has announced three days of national mourning
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North Korea |
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North Korea holds huge parades for 70th anniversary
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Chad |
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Lake Chad's Baga Sola town hit by suicide bombers |
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Turkey |
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Turkey enters mourning after Ankara blasts
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Northern Afghanistan |
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Kunduz strike: US to compensate victims of hospital bombing |
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| Oct.11 |
Northern Iraq |
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Turkish air strikes on PKK rebels as country mourns
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Kabul |
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5 dead in non-hostile helicopter crash at base in Kabul |
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Moscow |
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Syria conflict: Putin defends Russia's air strikes |
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| Oct.12 |
Northern Syria |
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US air drop for anti-IS forces in Hassakeh |
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| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
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MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crashed as a result of a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board says | |
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Nevada |
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Hillary Clinton attacks rival Bernie Sanders on gun laws
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| Oct.14 |
Jerusalem |
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Attacks continue in Jerusalem despite new checkpoints
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Brussels |
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Migrant crisis: EU leaders meet with focus on Turkey |
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| Oct.15 |
Afghanistan |
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US troops to stay in Afghanistan in policy shift Obama has confirmed plans to extend the US military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, in a shift in policy. US would keep 5,500 troops in...
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Brussels |
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Migrant crisis: EU approves Turkey action plan
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| Oct.16 |
West Bank |
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Palestinian rioters torch Jewish holy site Joseph's Tomb
Map of Joseph%27s Tomb Nablus Israel Palestinians have torched a Jewish holy site in the West Bank city of Nablus, amid soaring tensions with Israel | |
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Turkey |
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Turkey shot down Russian drone near Syrian border
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Hungary |
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Hungary closes border with Croatia |
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West Bank |
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Israel-Palestinian violence flares in West Bank and Gaza |
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| Oct.17 |
Slovenia |
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Migrant crisis: Slovenia army to help police |
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Slovenia |
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Thousands enter Slovenia after Hungary closes border
Map of Petisovci Slovenia Thousands of migrants are crossing into Slovenia from Croatia after Hungary closed its border to them. 2,700 arrived in Slovenia on Saturday | |
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Philippines |
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Philippines battered as Typhoon Koppu barrels in
Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes. 10,000 people had been displaced
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| Oct.18 |
Southern Israel |
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Israeli killed in Beersheva bus station attack
An Israeli soldier has been killed and several other people have been wounded in a gun and knife attack. The attacker, Palestinian, was also...
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Slovenia |
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Slovenia sets limit of 2,500 people a day |
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Canada |
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Canada election: Polls due to open in tight race |
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| Oct.19 |
South Africa |
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Pistorius released from prison under house arrest
South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete has been released under house arrest nearly one year after he was jailed for killing his girlfr...
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Serbia |
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Croatia opens Serbia border |
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Canada |
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Canada election: Liberals sweep to power 
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, has decisively won parliamentary elections, ending 9 years of Conservative rule, partial results show | |
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| Oct.20 |
Canada |
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Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Syria and Iraq
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England |
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Xi Jinping to sign Hinkley Point nuclear power deal in UK |
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| Oct.21 |
Moscow |
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US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by President Bashar al-Assad, criticising Russia for putting on a 'red carpet welco...
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Chicago |
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Red-hot Mets complete NLCS sweep of Cubs |
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| Oct.22 |
Sweden |
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Sweden sword attack: 2 killed by masked attacker
A man armed with a sword has killed a pupil and a teacher at a schoo. The suspect, clad in black, posed for photos ahead of the attack
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U.S. Congress |
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Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi consulate attack
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Northern Iraq |
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Kurdish hostages freed but US soldier killed |
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| Oct.23 |
Southern France |
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France bus crash: 43 Pensioners killed in truck collision
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Mexico |
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Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in Mexico
Map of Manzanillo Jalisco Mexico Category Five Hurricane Patricia, the strongest on record, has made landfall in Jalisco state in western Mexico, meteorologists say. The storm is seen as 'potentia... | |
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Nigeria |
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Nigeria bombs leave at least 42 dead in Maiduguri and Yola |
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Mexico |
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Hurricane Patricia: Major risk of floods and landslides
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Missouri |
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Royals top Blue Jays in ALCS Game 6 |
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| Oct.24 |
Jordan |
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Israel and Jordan strike deal on Jerusalem holy site
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Mexico |
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Storm Patricia weakens over Mexico but risks remain
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Bulgaria |
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Balkan states threaten border closures |
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| Oct.25 |
Balkans |
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Balkan leaders meet amid Juncker warnings |
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Poland |
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Poland conservatives secure decisive win Law and Justice party has won parliamentary elections. Exit polls suggest it has enough seats to govern alone, with an anticipated 39% of the...
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Brussels |
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Migrant crisis: Thousands of new reception places agreed
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Texas |
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Lewis Hamilton wins his third F1 World Championship |
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Western Canada |
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4 dead after whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks
Map of Tofino British Columbia Canada Canadian authorities said at least three people were killed Sunday when a whale watching boat with 27 people on board capsized off Vancouver Island | |
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Guatemala |
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Comedian wins Guatemala's presidential election |
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Southern China |
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More than 120 hurt in high-speed ferry accident off Macau |
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| Oct.26 |
Southern China |
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US Navy destroyer to near disputed China islands
Map of South China Sea China USS Lassen will sail near artificial islands built by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, US defence officials have said | |
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Northern Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan-Pakistan quake
Map of Koran va Monjan Badakhshan Afghanistan Rescue efforts are being stepped up to help those affected by the 7.5 earthquake which hit remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday | |
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| Oct.27 |
Syria |
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IS 'blows up Palmyra columns to kill three captives'
Islamic State militants have killed three captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to columns and blowing them up, activists...
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Beijing |
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China says US warship's Spratly islands passage 'illegal' |
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Washington |
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Syria conflict: Iran to be invited to key talks, US says
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Western Canada |
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Wave caused whale watching boat to capsize |
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Northern Afghanistan |
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Afghanistan-Pakistan quake: Cold puts homeless at risk |
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| Oct.28 |
Austria |
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Migrant crisis: Austria plans Slovenia border fence |
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Colorado |
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Republicans spar in fiery 2016 presidential debate
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| Oct.29 |
Beijing |
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China to end one-child policy and allow two 
Couples will now be allowed to have two children, it said, citing a statement from the Communist Party | |
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Austria |
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UN's Ban Ki-moon urges 'flexibility' in Vienna Syria talks |
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| Oct.30 |
Washington |
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Obama to send special forces to fight IS
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Romania |
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Romanian nightclub fire leaves 27 dead
Map of Colectiv Bucharest Romania 162 more were injured when a fire broke out in Bucharest late Friday. There were 300 to 400 people in the Colectiv, a large room with a stage | |
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| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
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No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268
Map of Hasna Egypt Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Petersburg
Wreckage was found in the Hasana area and bodies removed, along with the 'black box'. The bodies of victims still strapped to seats. Russian President Putin has declared Sunday a day of mourning
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London |
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Rugby World Cup: All Blacks overcome Wallabies
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Sinai |
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Sinai plane crash: 'No SOS call' before disaster
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Sinai |
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Sinai plane crash: Egypt dismisses IS claim |
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2015 |
| Oct.1 |
UN |
Syria conflict: Russia defends air strikes |
| Oct.1 |
Afghanistan |
Afghanistan Hercules crash: 'At least 10 dead'
| Oct.2 |
Northern Syria |
Russia air strikes 'strengthen IS' |
| Oct.2 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Kunduz MSF clinic workers killed
Map of Kunduz Afghanistan A clinic has been bombarded in the northern Afghan city, killing three MSF aid workers, with Nato investigating whether it was behind it | |
| Oct.3 |
Geneva |
MSF condemns Kunduz air strikes
| Oct.3 |
UN |
Hospital attack in Kunduz possibly criminal - UN |
| Oct.3 |
Washington |
US investigates Kunduz hospital bombing |
| Oct.5 |
Turkey |
Russian warplanes violated its airspace
Two Russian fighter jets Su-30 and Su-24 may have flown into Turkish air space accidentally, a senior U.S. military source said
| Oct.6 |
NATO |
Russia violation of Turkish airspace 'no accident' |
| Oct.6 |
Libya |
EU launches operation to seize migrant smugglers' boats |
| Oct.7 |
Syria |
Syria crisis: Nato to discuss Russia air campaign
Russia's growing military involvement in the Syria conflict is expected to be high on the agenda as Nato defence ministers meet in Brussels
| Oct.8 |
Iran |
Syria crisis: Russian Caspian missiles 'fell in Iran' |
| Oct.9 |
Norway |
Nobel Peace Prize for Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
| Oct.9 |
Washington |
Russia and US to resume Syria air safety talks |
| Oct.10 |
North Korea |
North Korea holds huge parades for 70th anniversary
| Oct.10 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Kunduz strike: US to compensate victims of hospital bombing |
| Oct.11 |
Northern Iraq |
Turkish air strikes on PKK rebels as country mourns
| Oct.11 |
Kabul |
5 dead in non-hostile helicopter crash at base in Kabul |
| Oct.11 |
Moscow |
Syria conflict: Putin defends Russia's air strikes |
| Oct.12 |
Northern Syria |
US air drop for anti-IS forces in Hassakeh |
| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crashed as a result of a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board says | |
| Oct.15 |
Afghanistan |
US troops to stay in Afghanistan in policy shift Obama has confirmed plans to extend the US military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016, in a shift in policy. US would keep 5,500 troops in...
| Oct.16 |
Turkey |
Turkey shot down Russian drone near Syrian border
| Oct.16 |
West Bank |
Israel-Palestinian violence flares in West Bank and Gaza |
| Oct.17 |
Slovenia |
Migrant crisis: Slovenia army to help police |
| Oct.20 |
Canada |
Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Syria and Iraq
| Oct.22 |
Northern Iraq |
Kurdish hostages freed but US soldier killed |
| Oct.26 |
Southern China |
US Navy destroyer to near disputed China islands
Map of South China Sea China USS Lassen will sail near artificial islands built by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, US defence officials have said | |
| Oct.27 |
Beijing |
China says US warship's Spratly islands passage 'illegal' |
| Oct.29 |
Austria |
UN's Ban Ki-moon urges 'flexibility' in Vienna Syria talks |
| Oct.30 |
Washington |
Obama to send special forces to fight IS
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2015 |
| Oct.1 |
Mecca |
Hajj stampede: Iran death toll rises to 464 |
| Oct.1 |
Afghanistan |
Afghanistan Hercules crash: 'At least 10 dead'
| Oct.2 |
Guatemala |
At least 26 dead in Guatemala mudslide, many reported missing |
| Oct.2 |
Bahamas |
Ship with 33 people missing in Hurricane Joaquin |
| Oct.4 |
Southern France |
France floods: 16 dead on Riviera after storms |
| Oct.11 |
Kabul |
5 dead in non-hostile helicopter crash at base in Kabul |
| Oct.17 |
Philippines |
Philippines battered as Typhoon Koppu barrels in
Homes have been flattened, power lines toppled, and thousands of people have fled their homes. 10,000 people had been displaced
| Oct.19 |
Serbia |
Croatia opens Serbia border |
| Oct.23 |
Southern France |
France bus crash: 43 Pensioners killed in truck collision
| Oct.23 |
Mexico |
Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in Mexico
Map of Manzanillo Jalisco Mexico Category Five Hurricane Patricia, the strongest on record, has made landfall in Jalisco state in western Mexico, meteorologists say. The storm is seen as 'potentia... | |
| Oct.23 |
Mexico |
Hurricane Patricia: Major risk of floods and landslides
| Oct.24 |
Mexico |
Storm Patricia weakens over Mexico but risks remain
| Oct.25 |
Western Canada |
4 dead after whale watching boat carrying 27 sinks
Map of Tofino British Columbia Canada Canadian authorities said at least three people were killed Sunday when a whale watching boat with 27 people on board capsized off Vancouver Island | |
| Oct.25 |
Southern China |
More than 120 hurt in high-speed ferry accident off Macau |
| Oct.26 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Afghanistan-Pakistan quake
Map of Koran va Monjan Badakhshan Afghanistan Rescue efforts are being stepped up to help those affected by the 7.5 earthquake which hit remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday | |
| Oct.27 |
Western Canada |
Wave caused whale watching boat to capsize |
| Oct.27 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Afghanistan-Pakistan quake: Cold puts homeless at risk |
| Oct.30 |
Romania |
Romanian nightclub fire leaves 27 dead
Map of Colectiv Bucharest Romania 162 more were injured when a fire broke out in Bucharest late Friday. There were 300 to 400 people in the Colectiv, a large room with a stage | |
| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268
Map of Hasna Egypt Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Petersburg
Wreckage was found in the Hasana area and bodies removed, along with the 'black box'. The bodies of victims still strapped to seats. Russian President Putin has declared Sunday a day of mourning
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| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
Sinai plane crash: 'No SOS call' before disaster
| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
Sinai plane crash: Egypt dismisses IS claim |
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2015 |
| Oct.20 |
England |
Xi Jinping to sign Hinkley Point nuclear power deal in UK |
| Oct.25 |
Guatemala |
Comedian wins Guatemala's presidential election |
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2015 |
| Oct.5 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Rio 2016: 30% cutback on Games budget to avoid overspend |
| Oct.21 |
Chicago |
Red-hot Mets complete NLCS sweep of Cubs |
| Oct.23 |
Missouri |
Royals top Blue Jays in ALCS Game 6 |
| Oct.25 |
Texas |
Lewis Hamilton wins his third F1 World Championship |
| Oct.31 |
London |
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks overcome Wallabies
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2015 |
| Oct.1 |
Oregon |
10 killed in college shooting in Oregon
Map of Umpqua Community College Roseburg Oregon Oregon At least 10 people have been killed in a shooting at Umpqua Community College. At least 20 people have been wounded
The attacker was Chris Harper Mercer
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| Oct.2 |
Oregon |
Gunman Chris Harper Mercer had 13 guns |
| Oct.4 |
Syria |
Islamic State 'blows up Palmyra arch'
| Oct.6 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
Ex-UN General Assembly leader accused of pocketing $500,000 in bribes |
| Oct.10 |
Turkey |
Ankara explosions leave almost 100 dead
Map of Ankara Central Station Ankara Turkey Two explosions at a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara have killed at least 86 people and injured 186, according to officials
TV showed scenes of panic and people lying on the ground covered in blood, amid protest banners. Prime Minister Davutoglu has announced three days of national mourning
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| Oct.10 |
Chad |
Lake Chad's Baga Sola town hit by suicide bombers |
| Oct.10 |
Turkey |
Turkey enters mourning after Ankara blasts
| Oct.14 |
Jerusalem |
Attacks continue in Jerusalem despite new checkpoints
| Oct.16 |
West Bank |
Palestinian rioters torch Jewish holy site Joseph's Tomb
Map of Joseph%27s Tomb Nablus Israel Palestinians have torched a Jewish holy site in the West Bank city of Nablus, amid soaring tensions with Israel | |
| Oct.18 |
Southern Israel |
Israeli killed in Beersheva bus station attack
An Israeli soldier has been killed and several other people have been wounded in a gun and knife attack. The attacker, Palestinian, was also...
| Oct.19 |
South Africa |
Pistorius released from prison under house arrest
South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete has been released under house arrest nearly one year after he was jailed for killing his girlfr...
| Oct.22 |
Sweden |
Sweden sword attack: 2 killed by masked attacker
A man armed with a sword has killed a pupil and a teacher at a schoo. The suspect, clad in black, posed for photos ahead of the attack
| Oct.22 |
Northern Iraq |
Kurdish hostages freed but US soldier killed |
| Oct.23 |
Nigeria |
Nigeria bombs leave at least 42 dead in Maiduguri and Yola |
| Oct.27 |
Syria |
IS 'blows up Palmyra columns to kill three captives'
Islamic State militants have killed three captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to columns and blowing them up, activists...
| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
No survivors on Russian airliner KGL9268
Map of Hasna Egypt Airbus A-321 has crashed in central Sinai killing all 224 people on board. It left the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, bound for St Petersburg
Wreckage was found in the Hasana area and bodies removed, along with the 'black box'. The bodies of victims still strapped to seats. Russian President Putin has declared Sunday a day of mourning
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| Oct.31 |
Sinai |
Sinai plane crash: Egypt dismisses IS claim |
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2015 |
| Oct.1 |
UN |
Syria conflict: Russia defends air strikes |
| Oct.3 |
Geneva |
MSF condemns Kunduz air strikes
| Oct.3 |
Vatican |
Vatican acts after Polish priest reveals homosexuality |
| Oct.3 |
Washington |
US investigates Kunduz hospital bombing |
| Oct.4 |
Vatican |
Pope Francis opened Church synod amid gay row
| Oct.4 |
Damascus |
Assad warns of Mid-East destruction |
| Oct.4 |
Portugal |
Portugal centre-right wins re-election |
| Oct.6 |
NATO |
Russia violation of Turkish airspace 'no accident' |
| Oct.6 |
UN Gen. Assembly |
Ex-UN General Assembly leader accused of pocketing $500,000 in bribes |
| Oct.8 |
Libya |
Libya crisis: UN proposes unity government |
| Oct.9 |
Norway |
Nobel Peace Prize for Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
| Oct.9 |
Washington |
Russia and US to resume Syria air safety talks |
| Oct.10 |
North Korea |
North Korea holds huge parades for 70th anniversary
| Oct.10 |
Turkey |
Turkey enters mourning after Ankara blasts
| Oct.10 |
Northern Afghanistan |
Kunduz strike: US to compensate victims of hospital bombing |
| Oct.11 |
Moscow |
Syria conflict: Putin defends Russia's air strikes |
| Oct.13 |
Netherlands |
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Dutch Safety Board blames missile Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crashed as a result of a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board says | |
| Oct.13 |
Nevada |
Hillary Clinton attacks rival Bernie Sanders on gun laws
| Oct.14 |
Brussels |
Migrant crisis: EU leaders meet with focus on Turkey |
| Oct.15 |
Brussels |
Migrant crisis: EU approves Turkey action plan
| Oct.16 |
Hungary |
Hungary closes border with Croatia |
| Oct.17 |
Slovenia |
Migrant crisis: Slovenia army to help police |
| Oct.17 |
Slovenia |
Thousands enter Slovenia after Hungary closes border
Map of Petisovci Slovenia Thousands of migrants are crossing into Slovenia from Croatia after Hungary closed its border to them. 2,700 arrived in Slovenia on Saturday | |
| Oct.18 |
Slovenia |
Slovenia sets limit of 2,500 people a day |
| Oct.18 |
Canada |
Canada election: Polls due to open in tight race |
| Oct.19 |
Serbia |
Croatia opens Serbia border |
| Oct.19 |
Canada |
Canada election: Liberals sweep to power 
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, has decisively won parliamentary elections, ending 9 years of Conservative rule, partial results show | |
| Oct.20 |
England |
Xi Jinping to sign Hinkley Point nuclear power deal in UK |
| Oct.21 |
Moscow |
US attacks Moscow welcome for Assad The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by President Bashar al-Assad, criticising Russia for putting on a 'red carpet welco...
| Oct.22 |
U.S. Congress |
Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi consulate attack
| Oct.24 |
Jordan |
Israel and Jordan strike deal on Jerusalem holy site
| Oct.24 |
Bulgaria |
Balkan states threaten border closures |
| Oct.25 |
Balkans |
Balkan leaders meet amid Juncker warnings |
| Oct.25 |
Poland |
Poland conservatives secure decisive win Law and Justice party has won parliamentary elections. Exit polls suggest it has enough seats to govern alone, with an anticipated 39% of the...
| Oct.25 |
Brussels |
Migrant crisis: Thousands of new reception places agreed
| Oct.25 |
Guatemala |
Comedian wins Guatemala's presidential election |
| Oct.27 |
Beijing |
China says US warship's Spratly islands passage 'illegal' |
| Oct.27 |
Washington |
Syria conflict: Iran to be invited to key talks, US says
| Oct.28 |
Austria |
Migrant crisis: Austria plans Slovenia border fence |
| Oct.28 |
Colorado |
Republicans spar in fiery 2016 presidential debate
| Oct.29 |
Beijing |
China to end one-child policy and allow two 
Couples will now be allowed to have two children, it said, citing a statement from the Communist Party | |
| Oct.29 |
Austria |
UN's Ban Ki-moon urges 'flexibility' in Vienna Syria talks |