Islamic State group names new leader, confirms Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death

The announcement was reported by the Site Intelligence Group, which monitors the online content of extremist groups.

       

Quarter of all pigs worldwide could die from swine fever, animal health organization says

The die-off due to African swine fever would spark global pig shortages, said Mark Schipp, president of the World Organization for Animal Health.

       

Pakistan train fire kills 71 passengers

At least 71 people were killed and dozens injured after cooking gas tanks exploded on a train packed with pilgrims in Pakistan on Oct. 31, 2019.

       

Shuri Castle fire in Japan decimates historic world heritage site

A fire ripped through the ancient Japanese Shuri castle in Okinawa, early on Oct. 31, spreading throughout the historic World Heritage site's complex.

       

Greta Thunberg declines environmental prize: 'Climate movement does not need any more awards'

Greta Thunberg declined an environmental award worth $52,000 from the Nordic Council. She said she wants leaders to listen to science, not prizes.

       

Millions of people are more vulnerable to rising seas than previously thought

Worldwide, some 300 million people live where climate-triggered flooding will occur by mid-century, a new study suggests.

       

After Trump's 'pinprick' Turkey sanctions, Congress reaches for sledgehammer, aims for Erdogan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has fast-tracked a sanctions bill for Turkey that would require a detailed accounting of President Erdogan's net worth.