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Politically divided Chile marks 50-year coup anniversary
A day after violence and arson marred a memorial march, Chile marked 50 years since the coup d'etat that brought Augusto Pinochet to power with events Monday honoring the dictatorship's thousands of victims.
Portuguese court convicts hacker behind biggest leak in football history
A court in Portugal on Monday convicted the hacker Rui Pinto over his "Football Leaks" revelations that exposed dodgy dealings in international football, sentencing him to a suspended four-year prison term.
Judge opens investigation into Rubiales over World Cup kiss
A judge at Spain's top criminal court opened an investigation into former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales on Monday, following a lawsuit filed over his forcible kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final.
Pakistan ex-cricketer gets 12 years for inciting murder of Dutch MP
A Dutch court on Monday sentenced former Pakistan international cricketer Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison for urging the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders.
Moroccan citizens step in to help quake victims
Ordinary citizens are stepping in to do their bit for victims of the deadly earthquake in Morocco, after some complained that the authorities were slow to act.
Foreign rescuers join Morocco quake race against time
Rescuers on Monday faced a growing race against time to dig any survivors from the rubble of devastated villages in Morocco's Atlas mountains, three days after the country's strongest-ever earthquake.
US judge says 2008 bank fraudsters got off easy
US officials took a victory lap last month to commemorate their response to the 2008 financial crisis, pointing to $36 billion in fines as proof that banks have been held accountable.
Aid workers killed in Ukraine, Kyiv fends off fresh drone attack
Two aid workers, one Canadian and one Spanish, were killed in eastern Ukraine, hours after the Kyiv region fended another wave of drone attacks overnight.
Toll from Greece floods rises to 15 dead
The toll from flooding that has ravaged villages in central Greece has risen to 15 people dead, rescue workers said Sunday.
Spain sends two planes with rescuers to quake-hit Morocco
Spain on Sunday sent 86 rescuers and eight search dogs to Morocco following the powerful earthquake that killed over 2,100 people, responding to a formal request for help from Rabat.
Historic Marrakesh hit hard by Morocco quake
Fatima Sanoussi's wrinkled hand tapped the wall in Marrakesh's historic medina on Sunday. Her house was able to withstand the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Morocco, but many others did not.
Morocco rescuers scour rubble for survivors after quake kills 2,100
Using heavy equipment and even their bare hands, rescuers in Morocco on Sunday stepped up efforts to find survivors of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,100 people and flattened villages.
Morocco rescuers scour rubble for survivors after quake kills 2,000
Using heavy equipment and even their bare hands, rescuers in Morocco on Sunday stepped up efforts to find survivors of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people and flattened villages.
World sites vie for UNESCO spot in Riyadh as Venice risks downgrade
More than 50 world sites hope for inclusion on the UN's coveted heritage list at a meeting opening in Riyadh Sunday, while some incumbents, including Venice and Kyiv, face the risk of a downgrade.
Morocco mourns quake victims as death toll passes 2,000
Moroccans on Sunday mourned the victims of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people, as rescue teams raced to find survivors trapped in the rubble of flattened villages.
Game makers seek unions as digital entertainment booms
Unsung workers who make movie superheroes fly and lightsabers crackle are turning to labor unions as relentless demand for content turns dream jobs into grueling routines.
Race to find survivors as Morocco quake deaths top 2,000
Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where victims are still feared trapped.
Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11
Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead.
World leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake
Leaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and offered their support for Morocco Saturday after a devastating earthquake struck the mountains southwest of Marrakesh.
Race to find survivors as Morocco quake deaths top 1,300
Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,300 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped.
A Moroccan mountain village mourns its quake dead
Lahcen sits in the corner of the village dispensary in Moulay Brahim in Morocco's High Atlas mountains. He's inconsolable after losing his wife and four children in Friday night's earthquake.
Millet trilogy: India serves G20 leaders a vegetarian dinner
Millet crisps -- twice over -- and millet pudding: the G20 leaders were served a vegetarian gala dinner on Saturday showcasing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's favourite grain.
Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000
Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped.
Skeleton saint Santa Muerte attracts devotees among US Latinos
Standing before an elaborate altar in her living room in New York, Arely Vazquez explains the pledge she made to Santa Muerte -- or Saint Death -- after surviving pancreas surgery 17 years ago: that she would honor her "little skeleton" by throwing a festival of thanksgiving each year.
Major hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California
Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened into a major hurricane in the Pacific on Thursday and was expected to further intensify before approaching Mexico's Baja California peninsula over the weekend, forecasters said.
N.Korea blasted at UN for arms buildup while people suffer
North Korea was accused at the UN Security Council Thursday of spending heavily on its nuclear arms program while its people go hungry and lack basic necessities.
Scorsese backs petition against Iran director's jailing
Martin Scorsese has backed a petition against the jailing of prominent Iranian movie director Saeed Roustaee for screening a film at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ukraine port ship reaches Istanbul despite Russian blockade
A civilian cargo ship sailing from Ukraine reached Istanbul on Thursday in defiance of a Moscow blockade that sent tensions soaring after Russia open fired on a Turkish-owned ship.
Strong quake rattles Colombian capital
A strong earthquake shook the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, setting off sirens and sparking brief panic on the streets but apparently without causing injuries or material damage.
Hurricane heads towards Mexico's Baja California
Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific on Thursday and was expected to further intensify before hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula over the weekend, forecasters said.
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada's far north
Thousands ordered to flee wildfires advancing on one of the largest cities in Canada's far north crammed into a local airport on Thursday to board emergency evacuation flights, as convoys snaked south to safety on the only open highway.
Ten killed in light plane crash near Malaysian capital
A light plane crashed into a four-lane road near Malaysia's capital on Thursday, killing eight people on board and two motorists on the ground, the local police chief said.