Excitement grips Bougainville on eve of independence vote

U.S. president invites Afghan counterpart to visit U.S: statement
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited his Afghan counterpart Mohammed Ashraf Ghani to visit the United States which was accepted by the latter, said a statement of Presidential Palace released here Friday.
US Senate reaffirms importance of GSOMIA

US lawmakers urge Trump to sign HK bills

Europe's prisons failing to monitor inmates' health: WHO
Prison authorities in Europe are not doing enough to monitor the health of inmates, meaning prisoners are more likely to suffer untreated conditions and are released without adequate support, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Bolivia's president asks Congress to approve law for new elections
Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez asked Congress Wednesday to approve a law that would allow for new elections, after deadly unrest following the resignation of Evo Morales and the disputed October 20 ballot.