US pressures Europe over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban

Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates. The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across northern region.

Duren accepts 5-year, $200M deal as lengthy standoff with Pistons ends. Jalen Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Pistons, agent Chafie Fields told ESPN's Shams Charania ahead of a Thursday night deadline the All-NBA center had to accept a 1-year qualifying offer.

How Switzerland lost 20 percent of its ice in five years. Swiss glaciers have lost more than 5 percent of their ice, threatening the country’s alpine economy.

Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers. Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday from the area of an avalanche that swept through a mountain camp.

Student protests in Chile turn to violent clashes with police. Riot police in Chile’s capital deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of students.

Arab-Israeli party leader drops election bid. Balad party leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has withdrawn from the October 27 Knesset election.