Quick Takes

Lawmaker Takes Horse to Work in Colombia

A Colombian lawmaker brought his own horse to Congress on Tuesday, in a show of support for the country's farmers. (Reuters)

Waves Batter Fort Myers as Hurricane Ian Strikes

Hurricane Ian plowed into Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday, unleashing howling winds and a treacherous surge of ocean surf that made it one of the most powerful U.S. storms in recent years. (Reuters)

Russian Rockets Hit Ukraine’s Dnipro

Protesters Clash With Police in Baghdad Streets

Iranians in Greece Cut Hair to Protest Iranian Woman’s Death

Iranians living in Greece cut their hair, September 24, 2022, during a demonstration over the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini while in police custody. (Reuters)

Road Turns Into ‘Swimming Pool’ as Rains Batter India

Rain lashed satellite cities around the Indian capital, September 24, 2022, turning roads into swimming pools and causing havoc for vehicles and pedestrians. (Reuters)

Protests in Berlin After Death of Iranian Woman

Hundreds gathered in Berlin on Friday to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody in Tehran. (Reuters)

Video Shows Damaged Art School in Ukraine’s Donetsk Region

Traffic ‘Increased’ at Finland’s Border with Russia

Finland said, September 22, 2022, it was considering barring most Russians from entering as traffic from Russia increased after Putin's order to conscript 300,000 more troops for the war in Ukraine. (Reuters)

Protesters Scuffle With Police Outside Iranian Embassy in Athens

Members of the Iranian community scuffled with police outside the Iranian Embassy in Athens, September 22, 2022, during a demonstration over the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who died while being held by Iranian morality police. (Reuters)

Freed War Prisoners Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Russia

Russia on September 21, 2022, released 10 foreign prisoners captured in Ukraine following mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi foreign ministry said. (Reuters)