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Iran Guard launches missiles into Syria over parade attack Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Monday that it launched ballistic missiles into eastern Syria, targeting militants the force blames for a recent attack on a military parade in Iran.

South Korea begins removing mines, expects North to do same Seoul says South Korea has begun clearing mines from two sites inside the heavily fortified border with North Korea under a package of tension-reduction deal between the rivals.

Trump's new strategy 'is working,' Afghan leader says Despite seventeen years of war with no apparent victory in sight for the U.S-led effort, the chief executive of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah, insists that the Trump administration renewed approach to the stalemate conflict “is working.”

N. Korea FM: Peace possible, but only if US ends hostility Calling for more trust, North Korea's foreign minister urged the United States on Saturday to keep moving past what he called seven decades of entrenched hostility if Washington wants to restart stalled negotiations meant to rid Pyongyang of its nuclear bombs.

North Korean foreign minister says country will never disarm nuclear weapons without trust in US North Korea says it will never disarm its nuclear weapons if it can’t trust Washington.

Actor to be prosecuted for allegedly insulting God, Virgin Mary in Facebook post A well-known Spanish actor and activist will answer to accusations that he insulted God and the Virgin Mary is a profanity-laced Facebook from more than a year ago, a judge decided this week.

South Korea begins removing mines, expects North to do same South Korea began clearing mines from two sites inside the heavily fortified border with North Korea on Monday under tension-reducing agreements reached this year.

Burials begin in quake- and tsunami-hit Indonesian region A mass burial of earthquake and tsunami victims was being prepared in a hard-hit city Monday as the need for heavy equipment to dig for survivors of the disaster that struck a central Indonesian island three days ago grows desperate.

Trump's new strategy 'is working,' Afghan leader says Despite seventeen years of war with no apparent victory in sight for the U.S-led effort, the chief executive of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah, insists that the Trump administration renewed approach to the stalemate conflict “is working.”

Pakistan open to Afridi talks with US, foreign minister says From the outset, the situation has gone from bad to worse for Dr. Shakil Afridi, the “hero” CIA asset who helped the U.S. capture Usama bin Laden in Pakistan by running a fake vaccination program to collect DNA but since then has languished behind bars.

US ambassador accuses China of 'bullying' with 'propaganda ads' One week after a Chinese state newspaper ran a four-page advertisement in the U.S. promoting the mutual benefits of trade, the American ambassador to China slammed Beijing for spreading propaganda.

Indonesia earthquake: Drone footage shows horrific aftermath Drone footage shows the massive devastation left in the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ravaged Indonesia.

More than 800 dead after Indonesia earthquake, tsunami Search continues for missing people after Indonesia is hit by a tsunami; Jacqui Heinrich shares the latest details.

Iran sentences 3 suspects to death over financial crimes Special courts in Iran set up to deal with financial crimes have sentenced three suspects to death over corruption, the official IRNA news agency reported Sunday.

Syrian rebel group won't abandon front lines in province A Syrian rebel group said Sunday it would not pull back its fighters from front-line positions in the contested northwestern province of Idlib, where Russia and Turkey agreed to set up a demilitarized zone this month to avert an all-out offensive by Syrian government forces.

A year later, Catalonia's secession vote scars region, Spain A secession vote in Spain's Catalonia region that took place amid police violence one year ago not only posed a traumatic challenge to Spanish democracy, but nearly tore apart Barcelona resident Teresa Reyes' family.

The Latest: Migrants delayed by bad weather reach Malta The Latest on immigration into Europe (all times local): 4:50 p.m.

The Latest: Turnout for Macedonian name change vote is low The Latest on Macedonia's referendum on a name change for the country (all times local): 3 p.m.

US warship sails by contested island chain in South China Sea in message to Beijing, official says A U.S. warship sailed Sunday near two contested Chinese man-made islands in the South China Sea, the location where Beijing has built up military fortifications despite a pledge not to do so, a U.S. defense official told Fox News.

Iraq's Kurds hold elections for regional parliament Iraq's self-ruled Kurdish region was holding long-delayed parliamentary elections on Sunday, a year after a vote for independence sparked a punishing backlash from Baghdad, leaving Kurdish leaders deeply divided.

Boko Haram has been repelled, Cameroon's leader declares Cameroon's president says Boko Haram has been defeated in the country, the first such announcement since he declared war on the extremist group four years ago.

Indonesia tsunami toll tops 800 amid search for survivors Rescuers in Indonesia were scrambling Sunday to reach trapped victims screaming for help from collapsed buildings, while looters risked entering an unstable shopping mall to grab whatever they could find after a massive earthquake spawned a tsunami that left more than 800 dead.

The Latest: Tsunami death toll in Indonesia jumps to 821 The Latest on a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Indonesia's disaster agency says the death toll from an earthquake and tsunami that devastated part of the island of Sulawesi has climbed to 832.

Polls open in landmark referendum on Macedonia's name Macedonians were deciding Sunday on their country's future, voting in a referendum on whether to accept a landmark deal ending a decades-old dispute with neighboring Greece by changing their country's name to North Macedonia, paving the way to NATO membership.

Indonesia tsunami toll tops 400 amid search for survivors Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago that has left at least 400 dead.

Japan election weighs controversy of US bases on Okinawa Okinawans headed to the polls Sunday to choose a governor in an election that many see hinging on how voters feel about the American military presence on the southwestern Japanese islands.

Chinese authorities have passed on a bill to pastor Jin Mingri after the government demolished his Zion Church in Beijing, one of the largest unofficial congregations in the communist country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xKBXNi

'United' or 'Nations'? Balance is UN's existential question After the world's leaders spent thousands upon thousands of words on the subject this past week, the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea boiled it down to just six of them on Saturday.

Trump backs plan to maintain military presence in Syria President Trump shows support for plan to keep U.S. military in Syria until Iran leaves the country; Lt. Col. Daniel Davis reacts.

Thousands protest leading Brazil presidential candidate Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday in protest against the presidential front-runner, a far right congressman whose campaign has exposed and deepened divisions in Latin America's largest country.

A look at offensive comments by Brazil candidate Bolsonaro Far right congressman Jair Bolsonaro is leading polls for Brazil's October presidential election, but he has attracted widespread criticism for his controversial views — and his often impolitic way of expressing them.

Syria FM: Victory over 'terrorism' is near, US must leave Declaring that victory over "terrorism" is almost at hand after more than seven years of civil war, Syria's foreign minister took to the world stage Saturday and demanded that "occupation" forces from the U.S., France and Turkey leave the country immediately.

North Korea says it won't denuclearize without trust in US Asia analyst Gordon Chang says North Korea speech at the UN shows no real progress; insight on 'America's News HQ.'

N. Korea FM: Peace possible, but only if US ends hostility Calling for more trust, North Korea's foreign minister urged the United States on Saturday to keep moving past what he called seven decades of entrenched hostility if Washington wants to restart stalled negotiations meant to rid Pyongyang of its nuclear bombs.

North Korean foreign minister says country will never disarm nuclear weapons without trust in US North Korea says it will never disarm its nuclear weapons if it can’t trust Washington.

Indonesia earthquake triggers tsunami, kills hundreds Many people remain missing after tsunami hits Indonesia; Kitty Logan shares latest details

At German mosque, Turkey's Erdogan defends soccer players Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wound up a sometimes-fraught visit to Germany on Saturday by condemning the treatment of soccer players of Turkish descent and urging "a joint stance against this racist drift."

The Latest: Turkey's Erdogan defends German soccer players The Latest on the Turkish president's trip to Germany (all times local): 6:15 p.m. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has wound up a sometimes-fraught visit to Germany by condemning the treatment of soccer players of Turkish descent and urging "a joint stance against this racist drift."

Palestinians bury 7 killed in latest flare-up in Gaza Strip Thousands of Gazans on Saturday thronged the funerals of seven people killed by Israeli troops during mass protests the previous day, chanting anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans and calling for revenge.

Actor to be prosecuted for allegedly insulting God, Virgin Mary in Facebook post A well-known Spanish actor and activist will answer to accusations that he insulted God and the Virgin Mary is a profanity-laced Facebook from more than a year ago, a judge decided this week.

Film director to be prosecuted for allegedly insulting God, Virgin Mary in Facebook post A well-known Spanish actor and activist will answer to accusations that he insulted God and the Virgin Mary is a profanity-laced Facebook from more than a year ago, a judge decided this week.

Porn replaces Boris Johnson profile after Conservative Party conference app breach British lawmakers and journalists have had their phone numbers, email addresses and personal details revealed on the Conservative Party Conference app in a major security breach.

Kosovo: Possible land swap with Serbia sparks protest Tension flared in a familiar section of the Balkans as thousands of people marched Saturday in Kosovo's capital against a possible territory swap with former war foe Serbia, while the Serbian government put its troops on alert after special police were deployed to Kosovo's Serb-dominated north.

Egypt convicts activist of abuse, criticism of authorities An Egyptian court on Saturday handed down a suspended two-year sentence against a female activist convicted of insulting employees at a bank and using abusive language to criticize state institutions.

Cameroon faces being dropped as African Cup host Fighting between separatists and government forces, along with concerns its stadiums won't be ready, have left Cameroon facing the possibility Saturday of being stripped of its hosting of next year's African Cup of Nations soccer tournament.

Cartoons that 'humiliate' officials in Rwanda now a crime Drawing cartoons or producing writing that "humiliates" a government official is now a criminal offense in Rwanda, a new law says.

Earthquake-spawned tsunami leaves path of death in Indonesia The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon.

Syria says vital border crossing with Jordan to reopen Preparations to reopen a vital border crossing between Syria and Jordan have been completed, setting the stage for its reopening next month, Syria's state-run news agency said Saturday.

Instagram model and beauty queen finalist, 22, shot dead in Iraq Instagram model and social media star Tara Fares, 22, was shot to death on Thursday in Baghdad, Iraq.

The Latest: Thousands at funerals for 7 Palestinians The Latest on the Israel-Palestinians conflict (all times local): 3:10 p.m. Thousands attended funerals for seven Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in deadliest day of protests aimed at Gaza's border blockade in several months.

Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are “attacks by the devil,” in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NaNZV9

For users, Facebook’s revelation of a data breach that gave attackers access to 50 million accounts raises an important question: What happens next? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2RaO8Ly

Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona Police clashed on Saturday with Catalan separatists in downtown Barcelona as tensions increase before the anniversary of the Spanish region's illegal referendum on secession that ended in violent raids by security forces.