Poet and novelist lucia Perillo dies at 58
Olympia: lucia Perillo, an award-winning author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, has died at the age of 58.
The publishing company Copper Canyon Press reported that Perillo passed away October 16 in Olympia. The cause of her death was not immediately known.
Palestinians free 4 held after settlement visit
Ramallah: Security forces in the West Bank have released four Palestinian men detained last week after visiting a Jewish settlement during a religious festival, a security official said on Monday.
Seven killed in massive explosion in China
Beijing: Seven people were killed and 94 others injured when a powerful explosion destroyed a prefabricated house and damaged nearby buildings in China.
N Korea lashes out at threat of sanctions
Pyongyang: North Korean officials lashed out on Monday at efforts in the United Nations to strengthen sanctions following the North’s latest missile launches and nuclear test in September.
35 Turkish diplomats seek asylum in Germany
Berlin: Officials say 35 Turkish diplomats and family members have applied for asylum in Germany since the failed military coup in Turkey. The Turkish Government has launched a massive crackdown on people suspected of sympathising with the US-based Muslim cleric.