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Sweden’s prime minister summons police and army chiefs, as gang violence surges  CNN Swedish PM summons army as gang violence rocks nation  Reuters Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings  bbc.com Sweden leader summons army as gang violence rocks the

A powerful bomb exploded near a mosque at a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in Pakistan, killing at least 52 people and injuring dozens more, officials said. (Image credit: AP)

What happens if the government shuts down: An illustrated guide  CNN Congress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes  CNN Our View: House Republicans more devoted to infighting than governing  Press Herald 4 key things you need

The Department of the Interior expects to furlough most of the 20,000 park workers. Some states, including Arizona, plan to use their own funds to keep sites open.

Poll: Majority of voters would support disqualifying Trump under 14th Amendment  POLITICO

As India suspends issuing visas to Canadian citizens, those who used to straddle between the two countries are being caught in the middle of a diplomatic standoff.

Lu Yuyu, a former activist blogger, was sentenced to four years in jail for documenting social unrest.

5 takeaways ahead of Trump’s $250 million civil fraud trial  ABC News This D.A. could send Trump to prison: See the big RICO wins that scare Trump  MSNBC Properties Trump May Lose Control of in New York Fraud Case  The New York Times

Trump $250M fraud trial will go forward Monday, AG plans to call his adult sons as witnesses  ABC News This D.A. could send Trump to prison: See the big RICO wins that scare Trump  MSNBC Properties Trump May Lose Control of in

Consumer prices in the eurozone rose 4.3% in September, potentially signalling that the ECB may have reached the peak of its current tightening cycle.