Over 250 people dead in Iraqi protests

Oct 31,2019
The Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights says the death toll from major anti-government protests has reached over 250 this month.
Fire destroys Okinawa's Shuri Castle
Oct 31
A fire has destroyed the main hall and other buildings at Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa.
20 dead, 473 injured in Chile protests
Oct 30
At least 20 people died and 473 others were injured in Chile's protests from Oct. 19 to 27 during state of emergency, the interior ministry said Tuesday.
Cameroonian president sends condolences as landslide fatalities rise to 42
Oct 30
Cameroonian President Paul Biya Tuesday night extended condolences to families bereaved by a devastating landslide in Bafoussam, capital of the country's West Region.
Pink tickets as Delhi rolls out free bus travel for women
Oct 30
New Delhi rolled out free bus travel for women Tuesday in what the Indian capital's chief minister called an "historic step" for safety and female employment.
Boeing CEO testifies about 737 max crashes
Oct 30
The CEO of Boeing faced a grilling in Washington over what the firm knew about flight software linked to two deadly crashes. Dennis Muilenburg testified before a Senate panel about his company's response to the accidents involving its 737 Max 8 jet.
Britain set to hold December 12 election
Oct 30
Britain is set to hold a general election on December 12 after lawmakers backed a bill calling for the vote.