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Pence's mission to Turkey could be his most significant yet
Washington, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Vice President Mike Pence departs for Turkey to undertake arguably his most significant mission yet, seeking to halt a weeklong assault on Syrian Kurds begun after President Donald Trump withdrew U.S. forces from northern Syria.
Bus near Saudi holy city of Mecca crashes, killing 35 people
Dubai, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Authorities in Saudi Arabia say 35 pilgrims have been killed in a bus crash near the Muslim holy city of Mecca.
Trump dismisses Syria concerns; Dems walk out of WH meeting
Washington, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Washing his hands of Syria, President Donald Trump declared Wednesday the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurdish fighters who died by the thousands as America's partners against IS extremists. Hours later, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats walked out of a meeting at the White House, accusing him of having a "meltdown," calling her a "third-grade politician" and having no plan to deal with a potentially revived Islamic State group.
Warren, candidate with the answers, dodges tax hike question
Washington, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Elizabeth Warren is rising to the top of the Democratic pack with ambitious promises to reshape the political and economic system. But as she faces growing scrutiny, the Massachusetts senator is opening herself to criticism that she's just another politician dodging the tough questions.
Mexico oil union leader resigns amid complaints
Mexico City, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — Longtime Mexican oil workers union boss Carlos Romero Deschamps, who ruled the syndicate with an iron fist for nearly three decades, resigned Wednesday following repeated scandals over alleged corruption.
UN labor body: Qatar pledges to end 'kafala' employment laws
Dubai, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — The energy-rich nation of Qatar is pledging to fully eliminate a labor system that ties foreign workers to their employer and requires them to have their company's permission to leave the country.
Trump hosts Italy's President Mattarella at the White House
Washington, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump has welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella to the White House for talks.
Trump says US troops 'largely out' of Syria region
Washington, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump says U.S. troops are "largely out" of a region of Syria where Turkish forces are attacking Kurdish fighters.
S. China province sets up emergency assistance fund for veterans
Guangzhou, Oct. 16 (Xinhua/UNB) -- South China's Guangdong Province has set up a 1-billion-yuan (about 141 million U.S. dollars) emergency assistance fund to provide temporary support for veterans and special-care recipients facing hard living conditions, local authorities said on Tuesday.
Sudan's sovereign council declares nationwide cease-fire
Khartoum, Oct. 16 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan on Wednesday issued a constitutional decree declaring cease-fire in all parts of the country.