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UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump push

UN condemns US economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out after Trump push

Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.N. General Assembly has condemned the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year. It comes even as Washington's campaign to influence the outcome led to a number of countries voting against the resolution or sitting out the decision for the first time. The vote on Wednesday was 130-17, with 25 abstentions. The vote last year was 165-7, with 12 abstentions. Western countries like Germany, Italy and Latvia are among those that abstained for the first time in 34 years.
Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Cara Anna, Areej Hazboun And Audrey Horowitz, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis are closely awaiting final election results and what they mean for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as vote counting indicates no clear winner.
Popemobile exhibition unveiled at the Vatican featuring the vehicle used since 1930

Popemobile exhibition unveiled at the Vatican featuring the vehicle used since 1930

Francesco Sportelli And Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile. The now-iconic vehicle has allowed popes to get close to the faithful at home and abroad for nearly a century.
High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain's 2nd deadly rail crash this year

High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain's 2nd deadly rail crash this year

Joseph Wilson and Alicia Leon, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A high-speed train has collided with another train in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens. The crash happened Wednesday in the central province of Toledo.
Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil

Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil

Daniel Kozin and Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil.
At least 68 dead in Spain's second major train crash this year

At least 68 dead in Spain's second major train crash this year

David Latona, Guillermo Martinez and Michael Francis Gore, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least 68 people died when two Spanish high-speed trains collided on Wednesday, with rescuers scouring the wreckage for more bodies after Spain's second deadly rail accident this year and Europe's deadliest since 2013.
Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor-comedian Russell Brand said allegations of sexual misconduct have had a "devastating" impact on his life, as he testified in court Wednesday on charges of rape and sexual assault.
A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. cruise ship on a global voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
Utah couple stranded in Eastern Europe asks for those back home to help

Utah couple stranded in Eastern Europe asks for those back home to help

VideoPaige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Valentin and Anastasia Sergeif are asking for help pushing their immigration case to review after three years of waiting for the immigration freeze to let up.
Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India

Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India

Jatindra Dash and Rishika Sadam, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 3:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least three people were killed, dozens of houses damaged and crops destroyed as a powerful cyclone struck India's eastern ​coast from the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, authorities said.
King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow

King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow

Michael Holden and Isabel Infantes, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles acknowledged the injustices of slavery, saying ​Commonwealth leaders would discuss the issue at their summit next week, amid calls from the Caribbean for reparations.
This freight train claims to be the longest ever. Here's how long

This freight train claims to be the longest ever. Here's how long

Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A government-run company in South Africa says that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.
An network of tunnels was discovered under Liverpool. Now the mystery may be solved

An network of tunnels was discovered under Liverpool. Now the mystery may be solved

Maureen O'Hare, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's an unassuming entrance to what's been described as the world's largest underground folly, a centuries-old mystery buried at least 60 feet below the streets of Liverpool, England, and stretching out for perhaps a square mile or more.
Ancient armored bottom-feeder is first seagoing amphibian

Ancient armored bottom-feeder is first seagoing amphibian

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers have discovered in China's Guizhou Province two nearly complete skeletons of an amphibian that lived in the sea about 237 million years ago during the Triassic Period.
Exit polls show a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel's election

Exit polls show a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel's election

Tia Goldenberg and Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's election ended with no clear winner, exit polls indicate, likely setting off weeks of jockeying before a leader is declared.
Seoul shantytown fire extinguished, Yonhap reports

Seoul shantytown fire extinguished, Yonhap reports

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that broke out on ​Tuesday in Guryong village, a shantytown in Seoul's upmarket Gangnam district, affecting 77 ‌households and 107 people, has been extinguished, South Korea's Yonhap ⁠news agency said.
US and Cuban officials engage in shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

US and Cuban officials engage in shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. and Cuban officials have engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly.
Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile

Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile

Yasmine Ghania, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura oil refinery, the biggest in ​the kingdom, with a ballistic missile.
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US, sources say

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US, sources say

Ricardo Brito and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazilian Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country ​for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential election and refusing to comply with an order to hand over his passports.