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Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Bagdadi died in an operation in Syria by American Special Forces, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, disclosing that the terrorist leader exploded a suicide vest that also took the life of three children. Trump repeatedly said Baghdadi died "like a dog ... screaming and crying and whimpering ... scared out of his mind". from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36d5G0P

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during an overnight raid led by US military forces in Syria, a major victory as he fights a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry. Under Baghdadi's rule, Islamic State - which at one point controlled swathes of Syria and Iraq - is responsible for gruesome attacks against religious minorities from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WgFVZ0

Pope Francis said Sunday it was time for "predators" to stop plundering the Earth for financial gain, holding up the "scarred face of the Amazon" as a warning. The poor are "threatened by predatory models of development", the Pope said at a Mass at the end of a three-week Vatican assembly, or synod, on the Pan-Amazonian region. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BOU46p

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Tension has mounted in recent days between security forces and protesters, who are blocking roads and bringing the country to a standstill to press their demands for a complete overhaul of the political system. Lebanon's reviled political elite has been defending a belated package of economic reforms and appeared willing to reshuffle the government, but protesters who have stayed in the streets since October 17 want more. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BNNmgQ

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam supporters from Karachi and surrounding areas will travel in buses and vans toward the capital Islamabad. The caravan plans to reach Islamabad on Oct. 31st, to protest Prime Minister Imran Khan's 'illegitimate' government which the Islamist party says came to power through the army's support. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31TbaKS

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The dangers of illegal crossings into Europe were laid bare this week when 31 men and eight women were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain. British police initially said the victims were Chinese, but it is now feared most were from Vietnam. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MPeBhf

Hong Kongers are set to rally over concerns about police conduct in the months-long pro-democracy demonstrations, including exposing police dogs to tear gas during chaotic confrontations with protesters. Police have faced criticism for heavy-headed tactics including tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and a water cannon to subdue protesters who have hurled bricks and firebombs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/346ltN4

A Northern California blaze forced evacuation orders and warnings for nearly all of Sonoma County stretching to the coast, with forecasts of strong winds prompting officials to start cutting electricity for millions of people in an effort to prevent more fires. Pacific Gas & Electric started shutting off power on Saturday for an estimated 2.35 million people. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JpudWU

The dangers of illegal crossings into Europe were laid bare this week when 31 men and eight women were found dead in a refrigerated truck in Britain. British police initially said the victims were Chinese, but it is now feared most were from Vietnam. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MPeBhf

A Northern California blaze forced evacuation orders and warnings for nearly all of Sonoma County stretching to the coast, with forecasts of strong winds prompting officials to start cutting electricity for millions of people in an effort to prevent more fires. Pacific Gas & Electric started shutting off power on Saturday for an estimated 2.35 million people. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JpudWU

Kelly said in an interview with The Washington Examiner he has had a lot of second thoughts about leaving. Trump pushed back on Kelly's remarks in a statement released by the White House: "John Kelly never said that, he never said anything like that.'' from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BOlAAZ

Kelly said in an interview with The Washington Examiner he has had a lot of second thoughts about leaving. Trump pushed back on Kelly's remarks in a statement released by the White House: "John Kelly never said that, he never said anything like that.'' from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BOlAAZ

The lawsuit came as Democrats' impeachment inquiry continued at full speed with a rare Saturday session. Philip Reeker, the acting assistant secretary of state for Europe, took questions behind closed doors for more than eight hours about Trump's ouster of the ambassador of Ukraine in May and whether he had knowledge about efforts to persuade Ukraine to pursue politically motivated investigations. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Whx9d8

In a statement published by Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency, senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol said there has been no substantial progress in relations despite warm ties between leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump. He said the persisting hostility means "there can be the exchange of fire at any moment." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NfclPF

The United States has carried out an operation targeting Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official did not disclose details of the operation and did not say whether it was successful. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2pZ2ULX

The president gave an indication that something was afoot earlier on Saturday night when he tweeted without explanation, "Something very big has just happened!" There was speculation that Trump might have news about Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the elusive militant who has been the subject of an international manhunt for years. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BKGMrt

While popular premier Bodo Ramelow of the far-left Die Linke party is expected to retain the top spot, one of the AfD's most radical figures is leading its battle for second place with Chancellor Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU). from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2opN5ha

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