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"Several hundred migrants from Africa, the Caribbean and Central America set off from southern Mexico on Saturday in a caravan headed to the United States, according to a Reuters witness and local media."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 10:26:03 PM

"France said on Saturday it has suspended all weapon sales to Turkey and warned Ankara that its offensive in northern Syria threatened European security."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 10:35:54 PM

"California will ban the manufacture and sale of new animal fur products from 2023 after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 10:46:06 PM

"U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's Democratic presidential campaign this week challenged Facebook's policy that exempts politicians' ads from fact-checking, by running ads on the social media platform containing the false claim that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endorsed President Donald Trump's re-election bid."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 11:06:43 PM

"Lyft Inc , following its rival Uber's move, has sued New York City seeking to nullify a new rule limiting the time its drivers are allowed to spend cruising in Manhattan without passengers, the company said on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 11:25:50 PM

"Louisiana voters were casting ballots on Saturday in the governor's race, with U.S. President Donald Trump urging people to choose one of two Republicans in the race to force a run-off election against incumbent John Bel Edwards, a conservative Democrat."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 11:36:16 PM

"The United Auto Workers union said Saturday it will boost strike pay for 48,000 hourly workers at General Motors Co by $25 a week to $275 as a strike against the largest U.S. automaker nears the end of its fourth week."
Posted by Reuters on 10/12/2019 11:46:20 PM

"Dozens of gravestones at a Commonwealth military cemetery in Israel were desecrated in what the Israeli foreign ministry said on Saturday was a suspected hate crime. Get a morning update of the latest business, politics or international stories with Reuters Messenger briefing: m.me/reuters"
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 12:06:33 AM

"Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno announced a military-enforced curfew starting in Quito and the surrounding valleys that started at 3 p.m. (2000 GMT) as the highland capital was rocked by unrest triggered by opposition to his austerity plan."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 12:26:06 AM

"The NFL fined Oakland guard Richie Incognito for two plays in the Raiders' Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 12:35:58 AM

"Britain remains a long way from agreeing a final Brexit deal and the next few days will be critical if it is to agree departure terms with the European Union, a Downing Street source said on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 12:46:35 AM

"Simone Biles claimed a record-equaling 23rd medal at the gymnastics world championships on Saturday, leading an American one-two finish in the vault final in Stuttgart."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 1:06:48 AM

"Carlos Edriel Yulo became the first ever Filipino gymnast to win a gold medal at the world championships, edging Israel's Artem Dolgopyat in the floor exercise final in Stuttgart on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 1:26:08 AM

"Britain remains a long way from agreeing a final Brexit deal and the next few days will be critical if it is to agree departure terms with the European Union, a Downing Street source said on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 1:36:19 AM

"Lyft Inc, following its rival Uber's move, has sued New York City seeking to nullify a new rule limiting the time its drivers are allowed to spend cruising in Manhattan without passengers, the company said on Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 1:46:01 AM

"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau donned a bulletproof vest for an election campaign rally on Saturday, a Reuters eyewitness said, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. cited sources saying a security threat had been received."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 2:06:18 AM

"Jan Frodeno won his third Ironman World Championship triathlon in a course record time in Hawaii on Saturday and continued German dominance of the men's event."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 2:25:51 AM

"One person was killed and at least 18 injured in New Orleans on Saturday when part of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction collapsed, filling a street with wreckage and clouds of dust."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 2:36:15 AM

"British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker by the end of Monday to urge the leaders to support his Brexit deal, the Sunday Times."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 2:46:13 AM

"Seven people were killed and 15 were missing after the most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralyzed Tokyo, public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday, flooding rivers and leaving almost half a million homes without power."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 3:06:22 AM

"Crippled by administrative chaos and a coaching merry-go-round through the World Cup cycle, Samoa arrived in Japan with an ambitious goal of reaching the knockout rounds."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 3:26:00 AM

"Antonio Brown wants to resolve his off-field issues and return to the NFL soon, as ESPN reported Saturday the former Steelers-Raiders-Patriots wideout hopes to have his playing status cleared up "in the next few weeks.""
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 3:35:54 AM

"Poland holds an election on Sunday that is likely to hand the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party a second term in office, potentially deepening the country's isolation as unease within the EU about its commitment to democratic standards grows."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 3:46:27 AM

"Hong Kong protesters scaled the city's Lion Rock peak and hoisted a large statue they called "Lady Liberty" early on Sunday to rally anti-government activists ahead of more planned demonstrations in the Asian financial hub."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 4:06:41 AM

"Japan has canceled a maritime fleet review planned for Monday, a spokesman for the Maritime Self-Defence Force said, after a fierce typhoon pounded Tokyo and surrounding regions over the weekend, causing flooding and widespread power outages."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 4:25:48 AM

"UK opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he is unlikely to support a deal agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union, Sky News reported early on Sunday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 4:36:09 AM

"A growing corruption scandal involving a newly-appointed justice minister is bringing South Koreans from both ends of the political spectrum into the streets in numbers rarely seen since protests helped bring down former leader Park Geun-hye in 2017."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 4:46:08 AM

"Ecuadorean indigenous group Conaie said late on Saturday that it would continue anti-austerity protests after President Lenin Moreno imposed a military-enforced curfew in the capital Quito and the armed forces said they would restrict movement across the country."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 5:25:55 AM

"A Los Angeles Angels employee admitted to federal investigators that he provided oxycodone to Tyler Skaggs, used the drug with the late pitcher for years, and that the team knew about Skaggs' drug abuse, ESPN reported Saturday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 5:46:06 AM

"South Korea's prime minister plans to visit Japan next week in what would be the highest-level trip since Japan imposed export curbs in a deepening trade and diplomatic row, the Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 6:25:45 AM

"Japan sent tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers on Sunday to save stranded residents and fight floods caused by one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in recent history, which killed 18 people and briefly paralyzed Tokyo."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 6:45:50 AM

"India might have thought the worst of a bad loans crisis was past, but a severe cash crunch in the real estate industry could augur fresh strife for its banks."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 7:25:54 AM

"Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin said the country is considering alternatives to the U.S. dollar for energy transactions and is exploring currency settlements in euros and roubles for energy exports to minimize U.S. exposure."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 7:46:09 AM

"Turkish forces targeted areas around two Syrian border towns with fresh shelling on Sunday, pressing on with their offensive against Kurdish militia for a fifth day in the face of fierce international opposition."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 8:25:45 AM

"Connor McDavid scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 10:16 remaining, and Leon Draisaitl collected two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers dominated the third period and remained unbeaten with a 4-1 victory over the host New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 8:45:52 AM

"More than 300 scientists have endorsed a civil disobedience campaign aimed at forcing governments to take rapid action to tackle climate change, warning that failure could inflict "incalculable human suffering.""
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 9:26:00 AM

"More than 130,000 people have been displaced from rural areas around the northeast Syrian border towns of Tel Abyad and Ras al Ain as a result of fighting between Turkish-led forces and Kurdish militia, the United Nations said on Sunday."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 9:46:13 AM

"Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Sunday that any attempt to divide China will be crushed, as Beijing faces political challenges in months-long protests in Hong Kong and U.S. criticism over its treatment of Muslim minority groups."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 10:26:08 AM

"The World Bank on Sunday slashed its growth forecast for India's current fiscal year to 6%, down from 7.5%, warning that the "severe" slowdown could further weaken the country's stuttering financial sector."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 10:46:22 AM

"Tonga gave captain Siale Piutau a parting gift of a first victory of the Rugby World Cup with a 31-19 win over the United States on Sunday that left the Eagles pointless at the end of their campaign."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 11:07:17 AM

"Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards on Sunday to develop more advanced and modern weapons, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid rising regional tensions."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 11:25:53 AM

"Entrepreneur Andrew Yang knows most people initially viewed his candidacy for U.S. president – and his campaign promise to guarantee every American a basic, government-funded income – as a gimmick."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 11:36:16 AM

"President Vladimir Putin said Russia has "very friendly personal relations" with Saudi Crown Prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman."
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 11:46:08 AM

"Tunisians were choosing on Sunday between two political outsiders to be their next president, in a free election that has seen voters ditch top politicians after years of declining living standards following a 2011 revolution. For a custom daily brief of the latest stories from Reuters, try our Messenger news briefing: m.me/reuters"
Posted by Reuters on 10/13/2019 12:06:54 PM