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Somaliland Lawmakers Vote to Extend President's Term by Two Years

Lawmakers in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland have extended President Muse Bihi Abdi's current term of office by two years ahead of its expiration in November, the senate chairman said

Tear Gas Fired, Scores Wounded in Baghdad Protest Marking 2019 Unrest

Iraqi security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse stone-throwing protesters in clashes that wounded scores off Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where hundreds marked the anniversary of anti-government unrest in 2019

Demonstrator Cuts Hair in Madrid to Protest Iranian Woman’s Death

An emotional 32-year-old Iranian living in Madrid cut her hair, October 1, 2022, in support of Iranian women, and to condemn the death of Mahsa Amini. (Reuters)

Protests in Iraq Mark 2019 Protest Anniversary

Hundreds of Iraqis gathered in Baghdad's central Tahrir square, with a smaller protest on Nusoor square, October 1, 2022, to mark the anniversary of anti-government unrest that erupted in 2019. (Reuters)

Protesters Rally Across Iran in Third Week of Unrest Over Woman's Death

The protests, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in morality police custody, have spiraled into the biggest show of opposition to Iran's clerical authorities since 2019

Cheek-Piercing Thai Taoist Festival Returns

Devotees in Thailand's Phuket Island resumed a week-long sacred ritual carried out during the annual vegetarian festival after a long hiatus and events being scaled back due to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020. (Reuters)

US Judge Dismisses Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Gun Makers

Mexico plans to appeal

Turkey Rejects Russia's Annexation of Ukrainian Territory

It says move is ‘grave violation’ of international law

Indian Capital Gears Up to Tackle Air Pollution Ahead of Winter

Russian Consulate in New York Vandalized with Red Paint

The exterior of the Consulate-General of Russia in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan was vandalized with red paint early Friday. (Reuters)

US VP Harris Observes North Korean Territory at DMZ

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the Demilitarized Zone separating the Koreas, September 29, 2022, which aides said is intended to show unwavering U.S. security commitment to South Korea. (Reuters)

Women's Rights Group Calls on FIFA to Kick Iran Out of World Cup

Organization said Iranian authorities continued to refuse to allow female fans access to games inside the country

Troops Push Humvee Through Hurricane-Flooded Road

Troops could be seen pushing a military Humvee through a heavily flooded road Thursday in Sarasota County, Florida, as rescue efforts began in the wake of Hurricane Ian's destructive march across the state. (Reuters)

Ukraine Holds Military Drills Near Border With Belarus

Al-Shabab Fighters Kill Crew Drilling Well in Southern Somalia

Somali security forces say they have made gains against al-Shabab in recent weeks, fighting alongside local self-defense groups

Uzbekistan Says It Won't Deport Russians Fleeing Conscription

Comedian Trevor Noah to Leave 'The Daily Show' After 7 Years

He indicated he wanted to devote more time to stand-up comedy

Demonstrators Face Riot Police Outside Oslo’s Iranian Embassy

Protesters gathered outside the Iranian embassy in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, holding Kurdish flags and chanting in front of a line of riot police, video posted on social media showed on Thursday. (Reuters)

Lawmaker Takes Horse to Work in Colombia

A Colombian lawmaker brought his own horse to Congress on Tuesday, in a show of support for the country's farmers. (Reuters)

Waves Batter Fort Myers as Hurricane Ian Strikes

Hurricane Ian plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday, unleashing howling winds and a treacherous surge of ocean surf that made it one of the most powerful U.S. storms in recent years. (Reuters)