Belgian King Philippe appoints first woman prime minister

Oct 28,2019
King Philippe of Belgium has appointed the Budget and Public Services Minister Sophie Wilmes as new caretaker prime minister to replace Charles Michel, who becomes President of the European Council in December.
Presidential helicopter crash kills 6 in Colombia
Oct 28
A helicopter, which was part of the presidential fleet, crashed in a countryside in central Colombia's Cundinamarca department, killing all the six crew members, the Colombian Air Force (FAC) said on Sunday.
Afghan election results to be announced on Nov. 14
Oct 28
Afghanistan's election authorities say they will announce the preliminary results of last month's presidential election in mid-November.
Millions face power cuts as California fires spread
Oct 27
Californian officials warned Saturday that "extreme" wind conditions were set to fan wildfires across the north of the US state as residents were ordered to evacuate and millions faced power cuts.
350,000 protesters flood Barcelona for separatist 'freedom' rally
Oct 27
Around 350,000 people rallied in downtown Barcelona on Saturday, turning the streets into a sea of independence flags in the latest mass protest against Spain's jailing of nine separatist leaders.
Sit-in ups pressure on Iraq govt amid relentless protests
Oct 27
The Iraqi government faced more pressure late Saturday from a surprise sit-in by lawmakers linked to populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr amid persistent mass protests across the country.
Chilean president vows major reshuffle after week of protests
Oct 27
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Saturday announced a major government reshuffle, a day after more than one million people took to the streets in a massive protest for economic and political change.