Peru Attorney General to seek arrest of former president Toledo
A major corruption scandal shaking politicians across Latin America continued spreading across the region on Tuesday as Peru's attorney general announced he would seek the arrest of former President Alejandro Toledo on charges of laundering of assets and influence trafficking.
A major corruption scandal shaking politicians across Latin America continued spreading across the region on Tuesday as Peru's attorney general announced he would seek the arrest of former President Alejandro Toledo on charges of laundering of assets and influence trafficking.
Jovenel Moise sworn in as president of Haiti
Jovenel Moise has been sworn in as Haiti's president for the next five years after a bruising two-year election cycle. Moise took the oath of office Tuesday in a Parliament chamber packed with Haitian lawmakers and foreign dignitaries from countries including the U.S., Venezuela and France.
Jovenel Moise has been sworn in as Haiti's president for the next five years after a bruising two-year election cycle. Moise took the oath of office Tuesday in a Parliament chamber packed with Haitian lawmakers and foreign dignitaries from countries including the U.S., Venezuela and France.
Former mint worker who hid stolen gold in rectum sentenced
A former Royal Canadian Mint employee who stole 22 cookie-sized pieces of refined gold by hiding them in his rectum has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
A former Royal Canadian Mint employee who stole 22 cookie-sized pieces of refined gold by hiding them in his rectum has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
AP source: US preparing new Iran sanctions over missile test
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is preparing to levy new sanctions on Iran, U.S. officials say, in the first punitive action since the White House put Iran "on notice" after it test-fired a ballistic missile.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is preparing to levy new sanctions on Iran, U.S. officials say, in the first punitive action since the White House put Iran "on notice" after it test-fired a ballistic missile.
Trump to Mexico: Take care of 'bad hombres' or US might
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump warned in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart that he was ready to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump warned in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart that he was ready to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press.
Argentina toughens immigration law, speeds up deportations
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina toughened its immigration law Monday, making it easier to deport foreigners who commit crimes or who are being investigated.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Argentina toughened its immigration law Monday, making it easier to deport foreigners who commit crimes or who are being investigated.
Protest at JFK Airport over immigration crackdown from Muslim countries
Iranian state news agency: Iran to `retaliate' against order limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
Iranian state news agency: Iran to `retaliate' against order limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he has informed the White House he has canceled trip
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he has informed the White House he has canceled trip to Washington.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he has informed the White House he has canceled trip to Washington.
Authorities: MLB players Yordano Ventura, Andy Marte die in separate car crashes
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both have died in separate traffic accidents.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both have died in separate traffic accidents.
Dozens missing in Italian avalanche
escue workers were met with an eerie silence Thursday when they reached a four-star spa hotel struck by an avalanche in a mountainous earthquake-stricken region of central Italy.
escue workers were met with an eerie silence Thursday when they reached a four-star spa hotel struck by an avalanche in a mountainous earthquake-stricken region of central Italy.
Dozens missing in central Italy avalanche that buries hotel
MILAN (AP) - Rescue workers were met with an eerie silence Thursday when they reached a four-star spa hotel struck by an avalanche in a mountainous earthquake-stricken region of central Italy. At least 30 people were missing, including at least two children, authorities said. Guests at the three-story Hotel Rigopiano in the central Abruzzo region alerted emergency workers of the disaster on...
MILAN (AP) - Rescue workers were met with an eerie silence Thursday when they reached a four-star spa hotel struck by an avalanche in a mountainous earthquake-stricken region of central Italy. At least 30 people were missing, including at least two children, authorities said. Guests at the three-story Hotel Rigopiano in the central Abruzzo region alerted emergency workers of the disaster on...
Official: Nigeria mistakenly bombs camp, kills more than 100
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) - A Nigerian state official says an Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists has mistakenly bombed a refugee camp, killing more than 100 refugees and wounding aid workers. The Borno state government official is helping to coordinate the evacuation of wounded. The official spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to...
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) - A Nigerian state official says an Air Force fighter jet on a mission against Boko Haram extremists has mistakenly bombed a refugee camp, killing more than 100 refugees and wounding aid workers. The Borno state government official is helping to coordinate the evacuation of wounded. The official spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to...
Putin says those who spread fake allegations about Trump are "worse than prostitutes"
MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says those who spread fake allegations about Trump are "worse than prostitutes"
MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says those who spread fake allegations about Trump are "worse than prostitutes"
Reports: Istanbul nightclub attacker who killed 39 caught
A gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations has been caught in a police operation, Turkish media reports said early Tuesday.
A gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations has been caught in a police operation, Turkish media reports said early Tuesday.
5 killed in shooting at nightclub at Mexican resort
A shooting attack at an electronic music festival resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left 15 injured Monday at a nightclub at Mexico's Caribbean coast resort of Playa del Carmen, authorities said.
A shooting attack at an electronic music festival resulted in the deaths of at least five people and left 15 injured Monday at a nightclub at Mexico's Caribbean coast resort of Playa del Carmen, authorities said.
Pope Francis declares urgent prayer for the homeless in winter months
On Sunday, Pope Francis said his “urgent prayer” for the month of January is for the homeless who have to battle freezing cold weather.
On Sunday, Pope Francis said his “urgent prayer” for the month of January is for the homeless who have to battle freezing cold weather.
US Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats
WASHINGTON (AP) A U.S. military official says a U.S. Navy warship fired multiple warning shots at Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf after the Iranian vessels ignored other warnings. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an incident not yet publicly announced, said a U.S. destroyer, the USS Mahon, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday when a number of...
WASHINGTON (AP) A U.S. military official says a U.S. Navy warship fired multiple warning shots at Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf after the Iranian vessels ignored other warnings. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an incident not yet publicly announced, said a U.S. destroyer, the USS Mahon, was transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday when a number of...
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake reported near Fiji, tsunami alert issued
Authorities say a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit near the Fiji Islands, causing a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Authorities say a magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit near the Fiji Islands, causing a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Finland to pay unemployed basic income of $587 per month
HELSINKI (AP) Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a unique social experiment which is hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
HELSINKI (AP) Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a unique social experiment which is hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
At least 35 killed in 'terror attack' in Turkey
Turkey's state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people.
Turkey's state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people.