First step to elect Castro successor

HAVANA - The first phase of the general election process, previously scheduled for Oct 22, has gone ahead after being delayed as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma early this month.

Saudi Arabia vows new Islamic alliance 'will wipe terrorists from the earth'

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Sunday opened the first high-level meeting of a kingdom-led alliance of Muslim nations against terrorism, vowing to "pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth".

Li to continue 'dream' job after reappointment to UN role

The "dream" continued for Li Yong on Monday after he was reappointed head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

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Asia finding voice against sexual abuse

SINGAPORE - It has been called the "Weinstein Effect".

Macron vows to combat sexism 'sickness'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday proposed a raft of measures to combat "horrific and shameful" violence against women, as leaders and activists around the globe spoke out on the issue.

China-backed plant starts operations

A new assembly plant jointly built by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group and Ethiopia's N.A. Metal Industry & Engineering Co, started operation in Addis Ababa on Saturday.

Hariri's delay offers chance of stability

BEIRUT - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri's decision to postpone his resignation has provided Lebanon with the chance to maintain political stability, with Hezbollah showing pragmatism and the possibility of compromise, analysts said.

Ancient tortoise awaits influx of visitors

JAMESTOWN, St. Helena - He is a tourist attraction worth traveling a long way to see - Jonathan the giant tortoise is perhaps the world's oldest land animal, living in pampered luxury on the remote British island of St. Helena.

Cuba ends week of Castro events

HAVANA--Cuba marked the first anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Saturday, with political and cultural events, as part of the weeklong commemoration across the Caribbean island country he led for 48 years.

Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, was on Friday sworn in as the second president of the country at a colorful ceremony attended by thousands of Zimbabweans and foreign dignitaries.

Terror-wary cities revel in traditional Thanksgiving fun

The United States celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday, with huge crowds turning out for traditional parades amid tight security and many others enjoying turkey feasts with families and friends.