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Angry protests in Barcelona as Spain rounds up Catalan officials 20 Sep 2017 - 03:45 pm
People holding 'Esteladas' (Catalan pro-independence flags) attend a protest near the Economy headquarters of Catalonia's regional government in Barcelona on September 20, 2017.   AFP / PAU BARRENA
Eye of Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico 20 Sep 2017 - 02:17 pm
A flooded road and a bus stop are pictured on Boulevard Chanzy in downtown Pointe-a-Pitre on September 19, 2017 in the French territory of Guadeloupe after the passage of Hurricane Maria.  / AFP / Cedrick Isham CALVADOS
Tremors trigger fears of volcanic eruption in Bali 20 Sep 2017 - 12:28 pm
A local resident takes a picture of Mount Agung, an active volcano that authorities say is showing increased activity, from a monitoring station in Rendang Village, Karangasem on the resort island of Bali, Indonesia September 19, 2017. / Reuters.
Cricket-mad Afghan fans flock to T20 despite violence 20 Sep 2017 - 10:48 am
In this photograph taken on September 18, 2017, Afghan cricket fans cheer and wave the national flag during a match between Kabul Eagles and Band-e-Amir Dragons during the Shpageeza Cricket League T20 tournament at the Kabul International Cricket ground i
US-backed force takes 90% of Syria's Raqa from IS: monitor 20 Sep 2017 - 10:32 am
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Obama begins lucrative turn as Wall Street speaker 20 Sep 2017 - 10:20 am
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Sudan, Ethiopia agree on joint border security 20 Sep 2017 - 10:02 am
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Indian brick workers treated 'worse than slaves': NGO 20 Sep 2017 - 09:58 am
This photograph taken on September 18, 2017 shows Indian labourers working in a brick kiln on the outskirts of Jalandhar on September 18, 2017. AFP / SHAMMI MEHRA
Myanmar's Suu Kyi denies going "soft" on military 20 Sep 2017 - 09:53 am
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives to deliver a speech to the nation over Rakhine and Rohingya situation, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun.
Protesting Venezuelan violinist may seek asylum in US 20 Sep 2017 - 09:48 am
FILE PHOTO - Venezuelan violinist Wuilly Arteaga (C) waves during a gathering against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela June 4, 2017. Reuters/Marco Bello/File Photo
Fed conflicted by tepid U.S. inflation, global economic rebound 20 Sep 2017 - 09:44 am
FILE PHOTO - The seal for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is on display in Washington, DC, U.S. on June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo.
First wave of refugees to US from Pacific camps imminent 20 Sep 2017 - 09:29 am
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Immigrant hurricane victims turn to churches amid fear 20 Sep 2017 - 09:21 am
A man rides his trike past a destroyed house following Hurricane Irma in Big Pine Key, Florida, U.S., September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Trump's North Korea threats leave Asia struggling to explain 20 Sep 2017 - 09:18 am
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
At least 226 killed by earthquake in Mexico - civil protection agency 20 Sep 2017 - 09:16 am
People climb over the debris of a collapsed building after an earthquake hit Mexico City, Mexico September 19, 2017. Picture taken September 19, 2017. REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme.
Mexico earthquake death toll rises to 140 20 Sep 2017 - 08:58 am
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'Potentially catastrophic' Maria eyes Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico 19 Sep 2017 - 08:55 pm
People take refuge in an hurricane shelter on September 19, 2017, in La Savane, on the French Caribbean island of Saint-Martin, after it was hit by Hurricane Irma and as the island prepares to step up its alert level ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Mari
Trump vows if threatened to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea 19 Sep 2017 - 08:55 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed on a monitor as he addresses the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters, September 19, 2017 in New York City. Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP