Iceland Votes in Close Race on Resuming EU Talks
Icelanders are voting in a closely contested referendum to decide whether to resume talks on joining the European Union, 13 years after they were halted, according to the BBC.
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Landlady to 9/11 Hijackers Reveals Links to Alleged Saudi Spy
Holly Ratchford, the landlady who lived in the same complex as Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national accused of supporting the 9/11 hijackers, has spoken publicly about her experiences for the first time, according to BBC.
Tropical Storm Dolly Downgraded to Open Wave as It Approaches Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly has been downgraded to an 'open tropical wave' as it moves toward the Caribbean, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Venezuelan Opposition Angered Over Reports of US Oil and Gas Stake
The Venezuelan opposition has raised concerns over reports the US seeks a significant stake in the country's oil and gas resources. 'It’s a land grab – a massive land grab,' said one well-known opposition figure, according to The Guardian.
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE as Deportation Proceeds
British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is awaiting deportation, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Norway Mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII Ascends Throne
King Harald V of Norway died at 89 on Aug. 28, and his son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, according to the Royal Palace and the BBC.
Anne Marie Wolfe and Anne Collins Remembered for Generosity and Family
Anne Marie Wolfe, a devoted wife and mother, passed away leaving behind a large family and a legacy of love and music. Anne Collins, a philanthropist and generous donor to the University of Maine, died at 88.
Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Nairobi Protests Over Import Duty Hike
Kenyan police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Friday as small-scale traders demonstrated against a recent hike in import duties, according to Al Jazeera.
India’s RSS Hosts Event in New York Amid Visa Controversy
The head of India’s RSS is set to speak in New York despite calls for his visa to be revoked, raising questions about the group's growing international presence.
Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Gaza, Including Three From One Family
Israeli attacks have killed at least five Palestinians in multiple strikes across the Gaza Strip, including three members of the same family, according to medical sources.
Detroit Despairs as ‘Insanity’ of Trump’s Canada Trade War Punes City
Detroit residents fear economic fallout from Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, which critics call 'insanity.'
Tropical Storm Dolly Speeding Toward Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly is moving quickly across the Atlantic toward the Leeward Islands, with significant rainfall expected this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Egyptian Queen’s 673-Diamond Necklace Stolen in Vienna Heist
Austrian police are investigating the theft of a 200-carat platinum necklace with 673 diamonds that once belonged to Egyptian royalty and was on display in Vienna, according to The Guardian.
Sudan Lifts Two-Year Curfew in Khartoum
Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum imposed more than two years ago, according to state media.
Uganda’s King Dies at 34: World’s Youngest Monarch
King Oyo Nyimba of Uganda, who was once the world’s youngest reigning traditional monarch, has died at the age of 34. The king was crowned at just three years old in 1995.