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- 31 people feared dead in Mt. Ontake volcano eruption
Japan's second-highest volcano erupted a day early Saturday, likely killing 30 people, injuring 40 others, and stranding hundreds more.
- Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters undeterred by tear gas
Hong Kong police clad in riot gear attempted to disperse protesters with multiple volleys of tear gas and pepper spray Sunday. Crowds retreated briefly but tens of thousands of protesters returned in full force Sunday evening.
- US-led planes strike Islamic State on Syria-Turkey border
On Saturday, US-led coalition warplanes struck the Syrian Kurdish town Kobani, which has been under assault from the Islamic State group. A Turkish news agency report Kurdish forces were able to retake some positions they had lost to the militants.
- Top politician found guilty of corruption in India
Jayaram Jayalalitha will have to step down as chief minister of Tamil Nadu after a court found her guilty of corruption. Indian politicians are rarely convicted for corruption, giving Jayalalitha's supporters reason to believe the ruling was politically motivated.
- Modi wants talks with Pakistan 'without a shadow of terrorism'
A day after Pakistan's prime minister expressed frustration over failed talks over Kashmir, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed interest in a bilateral dialog.
- Leader of Catalonia calls for independence referendum
The president of Spain's Catalonia region formally called for an independence referendum Saturday. The Spanish government will hold an emergency cabinet meeting to challenge the referendum, which they say is unconstitutional.
- Spectacular volcano eruption catches Japanese hikers by surprise
Mount Ontake erupted Saturday leaving at least 40 injured people stranded on the volcano. Rescuers are expected to climb the volcano Sunday.
- Egyptian court postpones Mubarak ruling until Nov.
An Egyptian judge said the court is still working on its 'justifications' in the retrial of former President Hosni Mubarak, charged with complicity in the killing of protesters during the 2011 revolt that led to his ouster.
- Police arrest dozens, protesters vow to continue in Hong Kong
On Saturday, police arrested dozens of students who stormed a government compound in China. The standoff between pro-democracy protesters and police seemed likely to drag into a second night.
- European countries commit to anti-Islamic State campaign in Iraq
Britain, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands signed on Friday to assist in the US-led operation to crush the Islamic State group in Iraq. While the Europeans will not assist with Syria, the support is a welcome boost for President Obama's efforts.
- 'Time is short,' Rouhani urges faster progress at nuclear talks
Speaking shortly before the latest round of negotiations between Iran and the world powers ended Friday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said faster progress needed to be made in order to seal a deal by the Nov. 24 deadline.
- Europe takes first day of Ryder Cup from US
The European squad did well in afternoon foursome matches, after the US team jumped out to the lead Friday morning in Scotland.
- China state media say 50 killed in terrorist attack in Uighur region
China's state media reported that bombs killed two police officers, two police assistants, and six bystanders, and that 54 others were injured. It said police took swift action and 40 assailants were either shot dead or died in explosions.
- Ukraine's Poroshenko: 'my peace plan will work,' aims to join EU
On Thursday Ukraine's leader Petro Poroshenko outlined a six-year plan, which includes reforming all major government agencies in the country. The president said he hoped those reforms would make the country ready for membership in the European Union by 2020.
- Iraqi PM warns of IS terror plot to hit US, Paris subways
Haider al-Abadi revealed the information to reporters at the United Nations Thursday. But US officials have not confirmed the potential threat.
- Central American leaders: investment will curb migration north
A Central American plan presented to the US and Mexico on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly aims to boost their economies and cut down on illegal immigration to the US through new airports in Nicaragua and Belize and regional energy expansion.
- Hundreds of Boko Haram extremists surrender after government victories
The Nigerian Defense Ministry has said it has killed hundreds of insurgents recently in the country's northeast.
- Rouhani says US should move past nuclear fears, focus on extremism
In remarks at the New American think tank, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani urged the US to move beyond fears that his country is developing nuclear arms. He said the two countries should focus on the fight against the Islamic State.
- French hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in Algeria, according to video
The gruesome video appeared online Wednesday after Herve Gourdel was taken hostage Sunday.
- Jordan acquits radical, pro-Al Qaeda cleric of terror charges
The ruling capped a lengthy legal odyssey for the 53-year-old cleric who has been described as a onetime lieutenant to Osama bin Laden, but in recent months emerged as a harsh critic of the Islamic State militant group.