World News Hits on Sunday

SEE presents the most dominating headlines of the world news on Sunday

Fierce Clashes in Barcelona As Pro-Independence Demonstrators & Police Face off

Chaotic scenes played out in downtown Barcelona after supporters of jailed Catalonia independence leaders set off towards the national police HQ, throwing projectiles at riot officers who responded with batons and foam bullets. (Russia Today)

U.S. Forces Launch Operation in Syria Targeting ISIS Leader Baghdadi, Officials Say

The Trump administration launched a military operation in Syria targeting Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the elusive leader of the Islamic State, officials said late Saturday. (The Washington Post)

Iraqi State TV to Air Footage of Raid on Baghdadi

Iraqi state television said on Sunday it would air footage of a U.S. raid in Syria that reportedly killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (Reuters)

Iranian Lawmaker Reiterates Threat to Destroy Israel Within 30 Minutes if It ‘Makes Mistake’

Referring to Tehran's previous pledge to obliterate Israel, the Jewish state’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned earlier this year that Iran is within range of Israeli warplanes. (Reuters)

Catholic Bishops Back Ordination of Married Men as Priests in Amazon Region, a Milestone

It was the first time a summit of bishops convened by a pope has endorsed such a historic change to the tradition of a celibate priesthood. The final decision will be up to the pope. (The New York Times)

Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi residents Fear They'll Be Choking on Smog Instead of Celebrating

People across India are preparing for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. They're selling colorful lamps, cleaning and decorating homes, and buying clothes for the celebrations. (CNN news)

'It's Time to Drop Things, Pack And Go.' Threat of 85 Mph Winds Forces 90K to Flee in Northern California

After a brief break from howling gusts, residents and firefighters in Northern California's Sonoma County braced for more ferocious "Diablo winds" Saturday, prompting new evacuations of at least 90,000 people near the roaring Kincade Fire. (USA Today)