AFP: Nearly 280 dead as powerful quake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan
Nearly 280 people were killed Monday when a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake centred in the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan ripped across South Asia, toppling buildings, triggering stampedes and knocking out communication lines.
The full scale of the disaster and human toll was unclear when night fell over the remote and rugged terrain as authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan rushed to mount rescue efforts.
In the most horrifying tragedy to emerge so far from the quake, 12 young Afghan girls were crushed to death in a stampede as they tried to flee their shaking school building.
MIDDLE EAST
US-led coalition air strikes slow in Syria.
Rebel defiance, relief as Assad forces get bogged down.
Syrian rebels reject Russian military help. Syrian rebel alliance says Russia must stop bombing FSA. Syria conflict: FSA rebels sceptical of Russia offer.
Russia says hosted Free Syrian Army delegations: reports.
120,000 flee fighting in Syria's Aleppo, Hama, Idlib: UN. UN: At least 120,000 displaced in Syria in past month.
Bomb attack on Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad kills seven: sources.
Two police, seven militants dead in Turkey IS raid.
Israel air raid hits Gaza in response to rocket fire: army.
Israel says Arab citizen paraglided into Syria 'to join rebels'.
Palestinian FM says Al-Aqsa surveillance 'a new trap'.
More bloodshed as bid to ease tensions over Jerusalem's Aqsa falters.
Saudi relationship with UK 'at risk', warns ambassador.
Killer heat could become norm in Persian Gulf.
ASIA
U.S. Navy to send destroyer within 12 miles of Chinese islands. US Navy to sail near reefs claimed by China.
Over 260 dead as earthquake strikes Afghanistan, Pakistan. Huge quake jolts north Afghan range; dozens dead as rescue teams mobilized.
Troops who sought strike thought Taliban had hospital.
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
Warlord Kony killing Congo elephants, selling ivory in Sudan.
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
Migrant Balkan surge continues amid EU attempt to slow it.
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
Ex-Bogota Mayor regains job on pledges to restore order.
WikiLeaks' 3rd strike: New batch of documents from CIA's chief e-mails.
Exclusive: Argentina's Massa to give 'wink' to Macri in election run-off - sources.
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. Venezuelan prosecutor fired after calling politician's case a 'farce'.
Colombia votes in local elections amid peace hopes.
No plans to reopen Russian military bases on Cuba – Foreign Ministry.
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
Shabaab’s leadership fights Islamic State’s attempted expansion in East Africa.
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
No rate hike yet likely as US Fed monitors global pressures.
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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