China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support
China adopts an ethnic unity law that critics say will cement assimilation
Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets
North Korean leader Kim and his daughter try out new pistols at shooting range
Iraq says at least one killed in Basra port attack as country halts operations at oil ports
Czechs won’t meet NATO defense spending target under populist leader Babiš
Drone strike hits school and medical center in Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls