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DPRK postpones family reunion with S. Korea

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Saturday it would postpone the inter-Korean reunion for families separated since the 1950-53 Korean War, the official KCNA news agency reported.

Pakistan frees top Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar

Pakistan Saturday released senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to help push the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, the Foreign Ministry said.

Five killed in plane crash in Brazil

Five people were killed in a plane crash in midwestern Brazil Friday, authorities said.

•	Merkel appeals to German citizens for votes on eve of election
•	Putin urges int'l community to facilitate peaceful solution to Syria crisis
•	Asia-Pacific countries aim to reach stronger economic growth
•	Car bombings death toll rises to nearly 65 in southeastern Yemen
•	Putin says he may run for re-election in 2018

Hurricanes leave 101 dead, 68 missing in Mexico

Two hurricanes devastating Mexico recently along the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific have left at least 101 people dead and 68 missing, a minister said Friday.

Kenya shopping mall toll hits 20

The death toll in an attack by gunmen on a popular shopping mall in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday has risen to 20 and dozens of others were wounded, according to the Kenyan Red Cross.

Taliban using internet in propaganda war

Taliban militants fighting Afghan government and NATO-led forces to regain power in the militancy- plagued Afghanistan, contrary to the past, have been enormously using the internet in the propaganda war, a change of mind unthinkable 12 years ago.

Asia & Pacific >>

•	Three shooting incidents reported as polling ends in Sri Lanka

•	Six killed in N. Philippine massacre

•	Malaysian PM retains ruling party chief uncontested

•	Two dead, two missing as Typhoon Usagi batters N. Philippines

•	Shutdown affects life in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Middle East >>

•	Turkish PM condemns rocket attack on police buildings in capital

•	Turkey's speaker arrives in Tehran for talks

•	Mortar attack kills 3 near Syrian capital

•	UN official concerned over clashes between Israel, int'l activists

•	Gloomy economic outlook in Syria amid non-stop losses

Catch-All >>

•	Weather forecast for world cities -- Sept. 19

•	Bolivian man might be oldest person in world

•	2014 Guinness Book of Records unveiled

•	UN report ranks world's happiest countries

•	One of Nigeria's oldest twin sister dies

Americas >>

•	5.3-magnitude quake hits Mexico -- USGS

•	Cuba, Ecuador pledge to enhance ties

•	Hurricanes leave 101 dead, 68 missing in Mexico

•	Cuban president signs decree to set up first Special Development Zone

•	Obama criticizes congressional Republicans as budget fight looms

Africa >>

•	Nigerian coaches urged to raise budding talent

•	FLASH: SHOOTING HEARD AT THE KENYA'S ATTACKED SHOPPING MALL

•	Kenya's death toll from mall attack rises to 20, over 50 injured

•	FLASH: FIRE ERUPTS IN ATTACKED KENYA SHOPPING MALL -- WITNESSES

•	Kenya shopping mall toll hits 20

Opinion >>

•	News Analysis: Merkel's ruling coalition challenged in election

•	News Analysis: Peace process in Pakistan in limbo because of Taliban's continued attacks

•	News Analysis: Fate of minority Tamils to be decided in upcoming election in Northern Province

•	News Analysis: Nepali political bigwigs still divided on CPN-Maoist's demand for poll postponement

•	News Analysis: After U.S., Russia cut Syria deal, jury still out on enforcement

Europe >>

•	Russia demands explanation from DPRK over ship inspection incident

•	Malta marks independence day

•	Missing Russian helicopter resumes contact with ground

•	Mi-8 helicopter missing in central Russia

•	Pambassadors' global tour for panda conservation curtains down in France

Organizations >>

•	UN official concerned over clashes between Israel, int'l activists

•	UN chief calls for key role from world business leaders in sustainable development

•	Malaysian PM to attend UN General Assembly

•	UN agency seeks extra fund to aid Congolese refugees in Uganda

•	UN to spotlight disability inclusive development at high-level meeting next week

Video >>

Syrian crisis dominates UN agenda

Merkel asks voters to grant her another term in office

US says flight request not properly submitted

Syria sends OPCW chemical weapons inventory

Special Reports >>

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Focus on Mandela's health condition

Floods ravage northern India

	Storms leave 97 dead, 58 missing in Mexico

	Car bombings death toll rises to nearly 65 in SE Yemen

	18 killed, 21 wounded in attack at mosque in Iraq

	13 shot in Chicago park

	Kerry: UNSC must be prepared to act on Syria chemical weapons

	White House says Obama open to talks with Iranian President

	Egypt shortens curfew hours

	Apple's iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c hit Chinese market

	JPMorgan to pay $920 mln in "London Whale" case

	NASA Curiosity rover detects no methane on Mars