Nathan Stobbarts family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.

Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.

Sbastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.

Democrats are talking confidently about a midterm wave, but Republicans are spending heavily to protect their Senate majority. From Susan Collins in Maine to the fight in Kansas, these races are anything but easy to call.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed early referendum results indicating that Albertans voted for the province to remain part of Canada.

Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.

WNBA player Paige Bueckers and actor Asante Blackk turn 25, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 20.

On Oct. 20, 1973, U.S. Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy attorney General William Ruckelshaus resigned, and special prosecutor Archibald Cox was fired in ant incident at came to be known as the "Saturday Night Massacre."

Oklahoma's recent $70 million enhancement of the Jim Thorpe Memorial Office Building marks a significant achievement. This renovation not only modernizes the infrastructure but also respects the impressive Art Deco aesthetics. With four state agencies set to operate within, accessibility to public services will improve. The introduction of public art ...

A contentious legal battle has arisen between Xcel Energy and the Dickey family regarding land essential for renewable energy initiatives. Xcel is contesting a recent ruling that restricts its eminent domain authority for an easement in Colorado. The conflict primarily revolves around fair compensation and proposed power line routes that impact the family's ...

A former missile silo in Kansas is listed for sale at $1.6 million after conversion. The property includes 2,500 square feet of livable space and a 182-foot silo. Originally built for military purposes, this site has modern amenities like high-speed internet. Future possibilities for the property include conference venues or residential condominiums. Buyers ...

JBJ Soul Kitchen recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating five amazing years of service to the community. Founded by Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, the restaurant is committed to providing nourishing meals to students and local residents, regardless of financial means. With over 14,000 meals served, it actively combats food insecurity.

Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, who went viral recently for questioning the donation of money to former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, has spoken out against what she described as cyberbullying, political obsession and emotional loyalty. The youth stood by her criticism of donating money to the former prime minister, saying she would ...

Calls to boycott a Malaysian Chinese-owned coffee-shop chain over its omission of Malay text from its menu have reignited arguments over race and national identity, as political parties jostle to court the countrys majority ethnic group ahead of the next general election. The Oriental Kopi boycott marks the latest saga fuelling ethnic grievances that ...

A Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japans Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of ...

With more than one million votes counted, about 76 percent supported remaining in Canada.

Alberta has voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.

A luxury house owner in Hong Kong has been fined HK$255,800 (US$32,600) for persistently failing to comply with a statutory removal order even after being prosecuted seven times for illegal site works and unauthorised structures found at his property. The Buildings Department said on Tuesday that the owner of a Beaulieu Peninsula detached house on Yu Chui ...

Separatist leaders vow to fight on, warning the provinces governing party could split over the issue.

Malaysias government will publicly release the findings of a special task force on corporate malfeasance in three months, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, as his administration seeks to appease public anger over its perceived failure to clamp down on corruption. Anwar is facing a reckoning in the final stretch of his term after his ruling ...

The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.

Helen Haines was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in the town of Wangaratta. The driver was then arrested and police found a knife in his car.

Ukraine has insisted that "diplomacy must prevail over emotions" in relations between the countries and that they consider "the situation resolved".