World
Indonesian President Widodo sworn in for second term
Jakarta, Oct. 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo was sworn in for his second five-year term on Sunday at an inauguration ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries and special envoys.
Hamas condemns Israel's participation in security conference in Bahrain
Gaza, Oct. 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Islamic Hamas movement, ruler of the Palestinian Gaza Strip, condemned on Sunday Israel's participation in a security conference held in Bahrain.
Car drives into terrace in eastern Netherlands, several wounded
The Hague, Oct. 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A car drove into a terrace full of people in the center of Deventer, the Netherlands on Sunday morning, leaving five people injured.
Finnish PM says he considers it sensible to give Britain more time
Helsinki, Oct. 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne said on Sunday that he considers it sensible that Britain would be given an extension of time preceding the country's departure from the European Union (EU).
Election day's an alcohol-free holiday for Bolivians
La Paz, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — There's almost no traffic in the streets. Supermarkets are shuttered. Movies are closed. Pedestrians stroll through open-air markets set up on car-free avenues, then gather to picnic with the extended family.
Detroit-area men who sent millions to Yemen spared prison
Detroit, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — A group of Detroit-area men opened bank accounts to move millions of dollars to Yemen, their war-torn native country. Their crime: They didn't register as a money transfer business.
Anti-govt protests gain momentum in Lebanon, enter 4th day
Beirut, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Tens of thousands of Lebanese protesters of all ages gathered Sunday in major cities and towns nationwide demanding an end to corruption and the rule of the country's political elite. Each hour brought hundreds more people to the streets for the largest anti-government protests yet in four days of demonstrations.
US defense chief in Afghanistan for firsthand look at war
Kabul, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Mark Esper sought a firsthand assessment Sunday of the U.S. military's future role in America's longest war as he made his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. Stalled peace talks with the Taliban and unrelenting attacks by the insurgent group and Islamic State militants have complicated the Trump administration's pledge to withdraw more than 5,000 American troops.
Kurds evacuate Syrian town in 1st pullout of cease-fire
Akcakale, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Dozens of vehicles rolled out of a besieged Syrian border town, evacuating Kurdish fighters and civilians and opening the way for Turkish-backed forces to take over in the first pullback under a three-day-old U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
Bolivians pick between Evo Morales and change in tight vote
La Paz, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — South America's longest-serving leader was seeking an unprecedented fourth term in Bolivian elections on Sunday, but polls suggested Evo Morales is in the tightest race of his career.