Tens Of Thousands Rally In Barcelona In Favor Of Unity With Spain

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Catalonia's capital, Barcelona, for what is expected to be a major demonstration in favor of Spain's unity.

Senior Afghan Official Kidnapped In Pakistan

Pakistani police say gunmen kidnapped a senior Afghan official in the northwestern city of Peshawar.

Earthquake Rattles Afghan Hindu Kush, Parts of Pakistan

Catalonian Ex-Leader Vows Peaceful Resistance To Spain

Catalonia's fired leader, Carles Puigdemont, has called for "democratic opposition" to direct Spanish rule, and vowed to continue "working to build a free country."

Soviets Claimed U.S. Right Wing Was Behind Kennedy Assassination, Files Show

While the FBI was investigating possible involvement of the Soviet Union in the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Soviet authorities were voicing suspicions that U.S. right-wing groups -- and even Kennedy's own vice president -- were behind the killing, newly released documents show.

Major Russian Defense, Intelligence Companies Targeted By New U.S. Sanctions List

The U.S. State Department has targeted nearly three dozen major Russian defense and intelligence companies under a new U.S. sanctions law, restricting business transactions with them and further ratcheting up pressure against Moscow.

Reports: First Charges Filed In U.S. Probe Into Russian Election Meddling

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller has filed charges for the first time against an unidentified target of his investigation into Russian meddling in last year's U.S. presidential election, media reported late on October 27.

Spanish PM Dissolves Catalonia's Government, Fires Leaders After Independence Move

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says his government has begun the process of taking direct control of rebellious region of Catalonia, declaring its independence vote "null and void," dismissing its leaders, and formally dissolving its parliament.

Catalan Parliament Votes For Independence

Russia Conducts Ballistic Missile Tests

Russia conducted several ballistic missile tests on October 26 from "land, air and sea" as part of its strategic nuclear program, the Defense Ministry said.

Syrian Government To Blame For April Sarin Attack -UN Report