BBC: Deadly earthquake rocks Afghanistan, India and Pakistan
A powerful earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, with tremors felt in Pakistan and northern India.
At least 51 people are said to have been killed in Pakistan, with 19 deaths reported in Afghanistan.
The magnitude 7.5 quake was centred in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, 75km (46 miles) south of Faizabad, the US Geological Survey reported.
Buildings were evacuated in the capitals of all three countries and communications disrupted in many areas.
MIDDLE EAST
Rebel defiance, relief as Assad forces get bogged down.
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Bomb attack on Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad kills seven: sources.
Two police, seven militants dead in Turkey IS raid.
Israel says Arab citizen paraglided into Syria 'to join rebels'.
Palestinian FM says Al-Aqsa surveillance 'a new trap'.
Saudi relationship with UK 'at risk', warns ambassador.
ASIA
Huge quake jolts north Afghan range; dozens dead as rescue teams mobilized.
China, Japan, South Korea to hold first summit in three years.
Exclusive: 'Strong evidence' of genocide in Myanmar.
Roadside bomb in Afghanistan kills two guards for human rights group.
With ‘newfound confidence,’ North Korea foils Obama’s hopes for Iran-style nuclear talks.
South Korea 'fires shots at North Korean boat'.
Cambodian opposition MPs beaten as political truce falters.
Indonesia arrests India's most wanted criminal after 20 years on the run.
Indonesia's fires labelled a 'crime against humanity' as 500,000 suffer.
AFRICA
South Sudan makes progress on ceasefire.
Landmines in Mali kill three civilians, wound two U.N. peacekeepers.
Egypt: Security forces kill 3 militants in gunbattle.
Tanzania election: CCM faces strong challenge from Ukawa.
Congo opposition leader claims victory on low referendum turnout. Opposition says Congo referendum should be annulled due to low turnout.
Conde faces battle to revive Guinea economy after reelection.
South African students continue fees protest.
EUROPE
Poland lurches to right with election of Law and Justice party. Poland elections: Conservatives secure decisive win.
EU and Balkans agree plan for 100,000 places in reception centres for refugees.
Putin’s approval rating hits new high as Russia’s state media sells Syria campaign.
Ukrainian ballot count begins in vote that tests government.
Ukraine-Russia flight ban seen lasting for some time.
Meeting of Armenia, Azerbaijan presidents being prepared by OSCE Minsk Group.
Gunman on the run after Belgium army barracks attack. Suspect arrested after attack on army barracks in Belgium.
AMERICAS
Surprise turnaround as Argentinian opposition candidate Macri takes lead, runoff expected. Argentina's presidential election headed for second round after no clear winner. Argentina elections: November run-off looms in presidential race.
Ex-comedian Morales claims victory in Guatemala polls. Guatemala election: Jimmy Morales elected president.
Venezuelan Prosecutor says opposition leader’s trial was a farce.
Colombia votes in local elections amid peace hopes.
No violence as Haiti holds elections. Haitian election results expected early November.
1 still missing, 5 dead after whale watching boat capsizes off Tofino, B.C.. Whale-watching vessel sinks off Tofino, killing at least 5, injuring 18.
1 in 2 working Americans make less than $30,000 a year.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Nusrah Front, Ahrar al Sham, Ajnad al Sham form anti-Russian alliance in Damascus countryside.
House Intelligence chairman calls for plan to defeat ISIS.
Afghan security adviser warns of risk from Islamic State, al Qaeda.
Yemen officials say talks to push al-Qaida out of Aden fail.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Toyota overtakes VW to regain lead in vehicle sales.
Bank scandals increase interest in Islamic banking.
Oil falls as supply glut swells storage.
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