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Chronology of key events in the killing of Kim Jong Nam Two Southeast Asian women were the only suspects charged with murder after an outcast from North Korea's ruling family was poisoned with VX nerve agent at a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, airport two years ago.

Afghan official: Taliban strike checkpoints in north, kill 5 An Afghan official says the Taliban stormed two checkpoints in northern Sari Pul province, killing at least five members of the security forces and setting of an hours-long gunbattle.

Taiwan protests China jets crossing center of Taiwan Strait Taiwan says its planes warned off Chinese military aircraft that crossed the center line in the Taiwan Strait, calling China's move a provocation seeking to alter the status quo in the waterway dividing the island from mainland China.

Despite setbacks, Hamas' grip on Gaza has never been tighter Over the weekend, Gaza's Hamas rulers marked a year of bloody, weekly protests that have failed to break the Israeli blockade.

New Zealand initiates bill to ban guns used in terror attack New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban the types of weapons used by a terrorist to kill 50 people at two mosques.

Erdogan sees win in local poll, but loses Turkish capital Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in Sunday's local elections but the opposition's win in the capital has dealt a significant blow to his party's dominance.

Rescuers struggle to reach storm-hit area in Nepal; 28 dead Rescuers were struggling Monday to reach villages in southern Nepal cut off by a rainstorm that has killed 28 people and injured hundreds more.

At least 20 killed when fire erupts on bus in Peru Authorities say at least 20 people were killed when a fire broke out in a bus at an informal stop on the northern outskirts of Peru's capital.

S. Korea starts search for war remains, separate from North South Korea's military is separately searching for Korean War remains at the heavily armed inter-Korean border after North Korea ignored its calls to carry out a previously planned joint search.

The Latest: Kim suspect pleads guilty to lower charge The Latest on the trial of a Vietnamese woman in the killing of estranged North Korean scion Kim Jong Nam (all times local): 9:15 a.m.

Malaysia prosecutors offer lower charge for lone Kim suspect Malaysian prosecutors have offered to reduce a murder charge against the Vietnamese woman who is the only suspect in custody for the killing of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader.

Mexico to hand out some humanitarian visas as thousands of caravan migrants gather in Chiapas Mexican immigration officials plan to issue humanitarian visas on a "limited basis" starting Monday to some of the roughly 2,500 Central American and Caribbean migrants gathered in the southern state of Chiapas.

The Latest: Maduro announces 30-day rationing plan for power The Latest on Venezuela's crisis (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced a 30-day plan to ration electricity as nationwide power cuts continue to inflict misery on millions of people.

3 Australian orphans reportedly found in Syrian camp Australia's prime minister says he won't put officials in danger by retrieving three orphaned Australian children of a convicted terrorist who have reportedly been found in a Syrian refugee camp.

Japan to name new era for soon-to-be emperor Naruhito Japan's government is holding top-secret meetings to decide a new era name for soon-to-be-emperor Naruhito, the crown prince who will succeed the Chrysanthemum throne from his father May 1. Emperor Akihito is abdicating on April 30, with his era of "Heisei" coming to an end.

Rainstorm hits south Nepal; PM says 25 dead, hundreds hurt A rainstorm swept through villages in a farming region of southern Nepal on Sunday, and the government said the 25 reported deaths and hundreds of injuries were likely to increase.

Mexico to issue limited humanitarian visas to migrants Mexican immigration officials plan to issue humanitarian visas on a "limited basis" starting Monday to some of the roughly 2,500 Central American and Caribbean migrants gathered in the southern state of Chiapas.

Thousands protest against anniversary of Brazil's coup Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of several major Brazilian cities to protest against the 55th anniversary of the coup that instituted the country's 1964-1985 military regime.

Pope defends decision to keep French cardinal after cover-up Pope Francis has defended his decision to reject French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin's resignation after he was convicted of covering up for a predator priest, saying the appeals process must run its course before a final decision is made.

Algerian president names new government, keeps army chief Algeria's powerful army chief has retained his post in a newly-named government despite his call to have ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared unfit for office.

Exit poll shows comedian leading Ukraine presidential election: 'The first step toward a great victory' A comedian with no political experience received the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election, an exit poll projected Sunday night.

The Latest: Wealthy Russian dies in plane crash in Germany The Latest on a small plane crash in central Germany (all times local): 9:40 p.m. Russian airline operator S7 Group says that co-owner Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women, has died in the crash of a small plane in Germany.

1 migrant killed, 6 injured in North Macedonia car accident Police say one migrant from Bangladesh has been killed and six Pakistani migrants seriously injured when their driver told them to jump from the speeding vehicle, apparently because he had spotted a police patrol.

Nationwide blackouts become the norm in Venezuela Another day, another blackout.

French President Macron appoints 3 new government ministers French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed three new government members, including the minister who will be in charge of handling Brexit-related issues.

3 die in Germany plane crash, 2 more in police car crash German police say a pilot and two passengers are believed to have died in the crash of a small airplane near Frankfurt and two more people died in a collision with a police vehicle responding to the scene.

Prince Charles told Meghan Markle not to wear tiara as Kate Middleton wore a diamond headpiece Prince Charles warned Meghan Markle to avoid wearing a tiara at a state dinner as Kate Middleton wore a diamond headpiece at Buckingham Palace.

Turkish soldier killed in attack in northwest Syria The Turkish military says one of its soldiers has been killed in northern Syria, blaming "terrorists" for the attack and responded with a barrage of shelling.

American tourist visiting Australia beaten unconscious An American tourist was beaten unconscious while visiting Melbourne, Australia, in what police describe as a random attack.

Cyprus working to step up defense cooperation with France Cyprus' government spokesman says the east Mediterranean island nation is working to step up defense cooperation with fellow European Union member France.

Center in Havana opens to preserve Hemingway's legacy U.S. donors and Cuban builders have completed one of the longest-running joint projects between the two countries at a low point in bilateral relations.

The Latest: Ukrainians abroad vote in presidential election The Latest on Ukraine's presidential election (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Ukrainian citizens living in Poland are lining up to vote in their country's presidential election.

London police appeal for info after series of stabbings London police are searching for a man who is believed to have stabbed four people in a series of unprovoked attacks.

Top Algerian businessman is arrested at Tunisian border Algerian media say a top Algerian businessman, Ali Haddad, has been arrested at an Algerian border post as he was apparently trying to go to Tunisia amid political crisis in the country.

Thousands march in Spain to demand more help for rural areas Thousands of Spaniards are marching in Madrid to demand that the government take steps to curb the depopulation of rural areas.

Campaign questions mental fitness of Netanyahu's rival Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party has released a new campaign trying to paint his main rival, former military chief Benny Gantz, as mentally unstable.

Official: Govt would consider 'will of Parliament' on Brexit Britain's justice secretary has signaled the government might take a more conciliatory approach to Brexit as Parliament prepares for another round of votes on alternatives to Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal deal with the European Union.

Italy: Berlusconi seeks EU parliament seat, 'united Europe' Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi says he is running for the European Parliament in May's election because he wants to fight for a more united European Union faithful to the vision of the bloc's founders.

6.2 magnitude earthquake rumbles near coast of Ecuador; no injuries or damage reported A strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Ecuador early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damages or injuries.

Back home, Afghan veterans of Syria war seen as Iran's pawns An impoverished teenager, Mehdi, joined the wave of Afghans who left their homeland, dreaming of reaching Europe to find work.

The Latest: Christians hope pope's Morocco visit a good sign The Latest on Pope Francis' trip to Morocco: (all times local): 11:20 a.m.

Afghans recruited by Iran for Syria war return home pariahs Too poor to even buy pens and notebooks for school, Mehdi left his home in Afghanistan soon after his 17th birthday and headed to Iran, hoping to make his way to Europe and find work.

Taking drastic action over illegal immigration, President Donald Trump moved Saturday to cut direct aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, whose citizens are fleeing north and overwhelming U.S. resources at the southern border. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JV1OdO

After migrant appeal, pope ministers to flock in Morocco Pope Francis is turning his attention to Morocco's small Christian community during a two-day visit after already reaching out to the kingdom's Muslim majority and calling for a greater welcome for its growing number of migrants.

Arab leaders meet in Tunisia with eye on Trump's Golan move Arab leaders are meeting in Tunisia's capital hoping to project unified opposition to President Donald Trump's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights.

Al-Shabab says it executed 4 accused spies in Somalia Somalia's al-Shabab Islamic extremist group says it has executed four men accused of spying for the British, Djibouti and Somali intelligence agencies.

Brazil's Bolsonaro warmly received by Netanyahu in Israel Israel's prime minister has warmly welcomed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on his first state visit to Israel.

The Latest: Opposition hopes make stand in Istanbul, Ankara The Latest on Turkey's municipal elections (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Voters in Turkey are electing mayors for 30 large cities, and a main battleground for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party appears to be in the capital, Ankara.

Reports: Man shoots dead 7 family members in Iran Iranian media says a man has shot dead seven members of his wife's family in the southwestern city of Dezful.

Israel reopens Gaza crossings after week of hostilities Israeli authorities have reopened the two crossings with the Gaza Strip after days of hostilities in a sign that cease-fire talks may be advancing.

Afghan official: vice president unhurt in Taliban ambush An Afghan official says that Afghanistan's vice president, Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum, has escaped unharmed after Taliban ambushed his convoy while traveling form northern Balkh to neighboring Zawzjan province.