Clean-up Begins in Puerto Rico, Where Landfills Are Already Filled to Capacity
None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.
She Met Her Prince (for Real!) at a D.C. Nightclub – New York Times
Few love stories resemble a fairy tale as much as the courtship and marriage of Ariana Austin and Joel Makonnen. Of course, it helped that the groom is an actual prince and the bride has a prominent lineage of her …
Japan's Abe Hails Landslide Victory in Snap Election
A decision by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to call a snap election appears to have paid off. Abe's ruling coalition has won a clear majority with more than two-thirds of Parliament's 465 seats, with the Liberal Democratic Party holding …
US Officials Apologize After Indonesian Military Chief Denied Entry to US
United States officials have apologized to the chief of Indonesia's military after he was denied entry to the country Saturday, despite having an invitation from the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Amid Environmental Concerns, Crews Haul Away Remnants of Puerto Rican Homes in Heaps of Trash
None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.
Candela: The Italian Town Paying People to Move There
The mayor of the Italian town of Candela has come up with a practical solution to boost its dwindling population: paying people to become residents.
Syria's Largest Oil Field Captured by US-backed Forces
US-backed Kurdish and Arab forces say they have captured Syria's largest oil field from ISIS, the latest in a series of recent setbacks for the jihadists in the east of the country.
Two Italian Regions Vote Overwhelming for Greater Autonomy
While the rest of the world has its eyes on the outcome of Catalonia's tussle for independence from Spain, two of Italy's most prosperous regions voted overwhelmingly in favor of greater autonomy from Rome in non-binding referendums on Sunday.
Puerto Rico's Cash Crisis: 35% of Banks Still Closed
More than a third of the banks in Puerto Rico are still closed a month after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island.
Puerto Rico Mayor Delivers Food and Finds Desperation
The mayor has supplies of water and food. Now he just has to get it to the residents of his hilltop community.
5 Things for October 18: ISIS, Politics, Russia, Travel Ban, NFL
There's a way you can save lives just by going on vacation. You'll need to bring an extra suitcase, though. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Catalonia Leader Fails to Clarify Independence Declaration
The President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, failed to clarify Monday whether his administration had officially declared independence from Spain and instead repeated his call for talks to resolve the ongoing constitutional crisis in the country.
Misery in Puerto Rico: No Power, No Job, 'enormous' Lines
Leslie Cofresi started to cry when he saw his staff the day after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
Kirkuk: A Crisis Waiting to Happen, With Consequences for Region
Two armies funded and trained by the United States are now facing off in northern Iraq, a confrontation that could have lasting consequences for the future of the country and the broader Middle East.
Flirting With Another Disaster: Puerto Ricans Tap Into Potentially Unsafe Water
A tall chain link fence, shrouded in vines, surrounds an aging water well tucked away in this small town just west of San Juan. A metal sign carries a warning in Spanish to anyone who approaches: "Danger. Do Not Enter."
