October 6, 2016 More than 280 reported dead in Haiti as extent of Hurricane Matthew damage comes into focus The death toll from Hurricane Matthew rose to at least 283 in Haiti, an emergency official told Reuters on Thursday, as rescue workers started getting a closer look at the extent of the devastation across the Caribbean nation.
October 6, 2016 Scientists announce discovery of Brazil's largest dinosaur Brazilian scientists say they have discovered the largest dinosaur ever found in South America's biggest country.
October 6, 2016 Husband fights for evidence to help US wife accused in China Nine days had passed since Jeff Gillis, at home in Houston, Texas, had last heard from his wife.
October 6, 2016 Colombia's ELN rebels free hostage, moving closer to talks Colombia's second-largest rebel group has taken another step in the direction of peace talks with the government by freeing a politician after holding him more than three months.
October 6, 2016 Mexican commission calls for protocols for handling bodies Mexico's National Human Rights Commission said Thursday that the improper burial of 119 bodies in a common grave is just the latest indication that the country must establish national protocols for handling human remains.
October 6, 2016 Russia strongly warns US against striking Syrian army The Russian military on Thursday strongly warned the United States against striking the Syrian army, noting that its air defense weapons in Syria stand ready to fend off any attack.
October 6, 2016 Canada sets aside payout for female abuse claims The commissioner of Canada's national police force says the government has earmarked US$757 million (CA$100 million) in payouts related to the settlement of two class-action lawsuits The lawsuits stem from sexual harassment allegations filed by female employees, some of which date back to 1974.
October 6, 2016 UK Treasury chief to reassure NY bankers over London future Britain's Treasury chief has a message for major bankers in New York: London will keep its leading position on the financial stage even after it leaves the European Union.
October 6, 2016 Greek islanders, White Helmets top Nobel Peace Prize betting Punters are putting their money on this year's Nobel Peace Prize going to Greek islanders who have opened their hearts and homes to hundreds of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
October 6, 2016 Poll shows majority in Philippines satisfied with Duterte An independent poll released Thursday showed that more than three-quarters of Filipinos are satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte, even though he is under fire internationally for his deadly crackdown on suspected drug dealers and users.
