October 4, 2018 Melania Trump visits school in Malawi, part of Africa tour Melania Trump got a different view of educating children as she visited an African primary school Thursday that has benefited from U.S. assistance but struggles with an enrollment of more than 8,500 students.
October 4, 2018 Mattis: Russia violation of missile treaty 'untenable' Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Thursday said Russia's deployment of nuclear-capable missiles in violation of an arms treaty is "untenable" and unless Moscow changes, the U.S. will have to match that military capability.
October 4, 2018 Key battle in Yemen's war risks tipping country into famine With American backing, the United Arab Emirates has resumed an all-out offensive aimed at capturing Yemen's most vital port, Hodeida, where Shiite rebels are digging in to fight to the last man.
October 4, 2018 South Koreans visiting Pyongyang for summit anniversary A South Korean government delegation flew to North Korea on Thursday for a joint celebration of the anniversary of a 2007 summit and possibly hold further peace talks.
October 4, 2018 Saudis insist missing Post contributor left Turkey consulate Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul insisted Thursday that a missing Saudi contributor to The Washington Post left its building before disappearing, directly contradicting Turkish officials who say they believe the writer is still inside.
October 4, 2018 Canada relieved trade deal done, won't forget Trump attacks U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to make Canada pay after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wouldn't be bullied in trade talks.
October 3, 2018 Trump to skip inauguration of Mexico's president Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump informed him he won't be coming to his Dec. 1 inauguration and will be sending Vice President Mike Pence instead.
October 3, 2018 Puerto Rican woman convicted in murder-for-hire of Canadian A Puerto Rico woman accused of hiring a hit man to kill her wealthy Canadian husband more than a decade ago was found guilty on Wednesday.
October 3, 2018 Brazil candidate says far-right poll leader smears to rise The top leftist candidate for Brazil's presidency on Wednesday launched sharp criticism at the far-right front-runner after avoiding direct attacks for most of the campaign — a shift in strategy that comes as new polls show Jair Bolsonaro's lead widening for the first time and with just days left before the vote.
October 3, 2018 Peru court overturns pardon of ex-leader Fujimori Peru's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a medical pardon for former President Alberto Fujimori and ordered the strongman be returned to jail to serve out a long sentence for human rights abuses.
