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Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return

April 17, 2025

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

Americas|Health|US

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

The Michigan health department confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County on Thursday, marking the first such occurrence in the state since 2019.

April 17, 2025

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

Americas|Crime|Economy|Food|World

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

A new report has found that more than half of Haiti’s population is expected to experience severe hunger through June, and another 8,400 people living in makeshift shelters are projected to starve

April 17, 2025

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

Americas|Business|US|World

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Nearly half of the homes and businesses in Puerto Rico that receive electricity from the commonwealth's main utility were still without power on Thursday

April 17, 2025

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Americas|Political|World

Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction

The Colombian government will suspend a ceasefire with a faction of what was once the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, it said on Thursday, though

April 17, 2025

Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction

Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's Petrobras cuts diesel prices to distributors

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras will reduce the price of diesel sold to distributors by an average 0.12 real ($0.0205) per liter starting on Friday, it said in a

April 17, 2025

Brazil's Petrobras cuts diesel prices to distributors

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost

Farmers in Colombia, the world's fifth-largest banana grower, are looking to boost shipments to the European Union this year on the lucrativeness of shipping to the region, an

April 17, 2025

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost

Americas|Election|Political

Ecuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing

Ecuador's leftist presidential challenger Luisa Gonzalez plans to formally challenge the result of Sunday's election, claiming widespread fraud, although she has

April 17, 2025

Ecuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

French President Emmanuel Macron is to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's past with its former Caribbean colony, but he made no mention of the possibility of

April 17, 2025

Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Canadians bought record amount of US shares in February

Although tensions between Canada and the United States are high, Canadians bought a record amount of American shares in February, as U.S. stock markets hit an all-time high,

April 17, 2025

Canadians bought record amount of US shares in February

Americas|Crime|US

Arrests made after 12 puppies found dead in abandoned cooler in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

Americas|Travel|US

FAA and NTSB investigating after Frontier Airlines’ hard landing in Puerto Rico

April 17, 2025

Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

April 17, 2025

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie

April 17, 2025

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

Americas|Crime|US

More than 330 pounds of cocaine seized near Ambassador Bridge

April 17, 2025

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap

Hyundai Motor plans to temporarily suspend production of some of its electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea due to slow demand and U.S. tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on

April 17, 2025

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Pernod Ricard reported a 3% decline in third-quarter sales on Thursday, missing forecasts as tariff uncertainty in major markets the United States and China rocks the

April 17, 2025

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Americas|Arts|Fashion and Beauty|World

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week processions across Guatemala and beyond

April 17, 2025

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Americas|Sports|US

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies

April 17, 2025

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift U.S.

April 17, 2025

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

Americas|Economy|US|World

Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

A power blackout has hit all of Puerto Rico as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepares to celebrate the Easter weekend

April 16, 2025

Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

Americas|Election|Political

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change

Prime Minister Mark Carney says who will go up against U.S. President Donald Trump is the key question in Canada’s election while his Conservative rival argued Carney doesn’t represent change after 10 years of Liberal Party rule

April 16, 2025

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man

Democratic U.S.

April 16, 2025

El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man

Americas|Election|Political

Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate

Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off with his chief rival for the first time during Canada's election campaign on Wednesday, in a French-language debate that could

April 16, 2025

Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's story begins in El Salvador

April 11, 2025

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting deportations of

April 16, 2025

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Democratic senator travels to El Salvador in push for Abrego Garcia’s return

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

Suspect in Tabatha Tozzi murder arrested in Mexico after nearly two-year international manhunt

April 16, 2025

Americas|Sports|US

10-year-old El Cajon boy set to compete in Muay Thai world championship

April 16, 2025

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

Argentine peso recoups lost ground after FX control ease, Milei rules out intervention

Argentina's peso closed 6.6% higher on Wednesday, regaining ground lost after the currency tumbled on a lifting of capital controls earlier in the week.

April 16, 2025

Argentine peso recoups lost ground after FX control ease, Milei rules out intervention

Americas|Crime|Political

Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed

Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, arrived in Brazil on Wednesday as the ex-leader spent the night in jail following a 15-

April 16, 2025

Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed

Americas|Sports|US

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings in his return to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays

April 16, 2025

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

A federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court and could seek officials’ prosecution for violating his orders last month to turn around planes carrying deportees to an El Salvador prison

April 16, 2025

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

Americas|Sports

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider’s return from elbow surgery by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1

April 16, 2025

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Americas|Business|US|World

Puerto Rico goes dark after widespread power plant failure

Puerto Rico was hit with a massive power outage on Wednesday after energy plants across the island unexpectedly shut down, power generator Genera said.

April 16, 2025

Puerto Rico goes dark after widespread power plant failure

Americas|Crime|US

Police seize 477 pounds of pot, 11,000 plants in illegal grow bust

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

CBP seizes 339 pounds of cocaine from Canada-bound truck near Ambassador Bridge

April 16, 2025

Americas|MidEast|World

Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza

A dog has been reunited with an Israeli family after the pet vanished for 18 months in Gaza

April 16, 2025

Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza

Americas|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next

Italian luxury fashion group Brunello Cucinelli on Wednesday confirmed its expectations for sales growth of around 10% in both 2025 and 2026 despite looming U.S. tariffs.

April 16, 2025

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Brazil's government acknowledged growing risks of public debt renegotiation, with a record level for 2025 due to an increased share of debt exposed to short-term

April 16, 2025

Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa indicated that he’s open to changing the country’s constitution to allow US troops into the country to help combat illegal operations such as mining and gang activity during an exclusive interview with CNN’s Fernando del Rincón. Ecuador’s constitution has historically barred foreign military bases in the country.

April 15, 2025

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Americas|Election|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico would not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador as long as Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa remains in office.

April 16, 2025

Mexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei rolled the dice this week on a major economic swerve, tearing down currency

April 16, 2025

Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession

If U.S. tariffs trigger a global trade war, inflation in Canada would spike and the country would enter a deep recession, according to a Bank of Canada scenario released

April 16, 2025

Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession

Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico president sends diplomatic memo to US on border security collaboration

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had sent a diplomatic memo to the United States about security collaboration at the two countries' shared border.

April 16, 2025

Mexico president sends diplomatic memo to US on border security collaboration

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha

Vice President JD Vance and his family will travel to Italy and India this week and next to meet with leaders and visit cultural sites

April 16, 2025

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha

Americas|Sports|US

New Orleans Saints win lawsuit over fleur-de-lis trademark filed by ‘direct descendant of the Kings of France’

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in the nation’s heartland, deep scars still remain from the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil

April 16, 2025

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows

The rise in the number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has slowed over the last year and further progress is under threat as the United

April 16, 2025

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows

Africa|Americas|Crime|World

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued unharmed after police shootout

South African police have rescued a kidnapped American pastor "miraculously unharmed" following a deadly shootout, authorities said on Wednesday.

April 16, 2025

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued unharmed after police shootout

Americas|Election|Political

The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election

Canada's general election will take place on Monday, with polls indicating a tight race between the ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives.

April 16, 2025

The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election

Americas|Election|Political

What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?

Canada will hold a general election on Monday, with polls indicating Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals ahead of the official opposition Conservatives of

April 16, 2025

What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?

Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election

For someone trying to win an election, Mark Carney appeared taken aback by the crowd of about 300 chanting his name at

April 16, 2025

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Two US service members assigned to southern border task force killed in vehicle accident

April 16, 2025

Americas|Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project

Australia's top gas producer Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it had hired Sarah Bairstow, the chief executive of Mexico Pacific, for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant

April 16, 2025

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Brazil has granted diplomatic asylum to Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala after both were convicted of receiving illicit campaign funds, Peru's

April 16, 2025

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife

A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced ex-President Ollanta Humala to 15 years in prison for receiving illicit campaign funds from a Brazilian construction firm, making

April 15, 2025

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife

Americas|Political|US

Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition

Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday

April 16, 2025

Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition

Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say

The Mexican government has halted U.S. fuel imports sent into the country by road, as it cracks down on illegal deals, three sources familiar with the matter said

April 15, 2025

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say

Americas|Sports|WrittenByLAPost

Ex-Lakers player Carmelo Anthony to expand cannabis brand to New York

Retired basketball player Carmelo Anthony, who finished his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022, announced the roll-out of his cannabis brand, STAYME70, in New York Monday. STAYME70, pronounced “Stay Melo,” describes itself as a purveyor of “couture cannabis.” Offerings include premium vaporizers and cannabis flower products. Its products have been available on the West Coast since 2024. “I’m excited to be launching the debut of STAYME7O in New York,” Anthony said. “New York is home, and bringing this project to life here feels incredibly personal and full circle. This isn’t just about cannabis—it’s about empowering our communities, uplifting

April 16, 2025

Americas|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo

An unusual convoy is nearing Argentina’s lush border with Brazil, after snaking through traffic-snarled roads for hours

April 15, 2025

Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

The first lawsuit is filed over the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic

The first known lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed and killed 231 people in the Dominican Republic

April 15, 2025

The first lawsuit is filed over the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic

Americas|Business|Economy

Vale's iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains

Brazilian miner Vale produced 67.7 million metric tons of iron ore in the first quarter of 2025, down 4.5% from a year earlier, the company said on Tuesday in its

April 15, 2025

Vale's iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains

Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

Member of Zizian group says she did not kill her parents

The daughter of a Pennsylvania couple whose deaths are among six connected to a cultlike group says she has been falsely accused of killing her parents

April 15, 2025

Member of Zizian group says she did not kill her parents

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge says she will order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her orders to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

April 15, 2025

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man

A U.S. judge on Tuesday demanded U.S. officials provide documents and answer questions under oath about what it had done to secure the

April 15, 2025

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil sees worsening debt outlook despite rising primary surplus targets

Brazil's government on Tuesday projected a sharp rise in gross debt despite an outlook for an improving primary balance, including a 0.25% of gross domestic

April 15, 2025

Brazil sees worsening debt outlook despite rising primary surplus targets

Americas|Political|US

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings

The Trump administration announced an emergency transfer of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Army to help prevent illegal immigration, the Interior

April 15, 2025

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings

Americas|Crime|US

Multiple people fired weapons in shooting at an Arkansas park that killed 2, police say

Police say multiple people fired weapons during a weekend shooting at a city park in Arkansas that killed two and injured nine others

April 15, 2025

Multiple people fired weapons in shooting at an Arkansas park that killed 2, police say

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Argentina bumper wheat harvest could hit record if export tax cuts extended

Argentina's major Buenos Aires grains exchange, already forecasting a bumper wheat crop, could raise its estimates even higher if a temporary export tax

April 15, 2025

Argentina bumper wheat harvest could hit record if export tax cuts extended

Americas|Education|Political|US

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

More students living in the United States are applying to Canadian universities or expressing interest in studying north of the border as U.S

April 15, 2025

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

Enough talk, time for action, CARICOM official says on slavery reparations

The push for slavery reparations is at a defining moment, a Caribbean Community official said on the second day of a United Nations forum, adding it was time to step up

April 15, 2025

Enough talk, time for action, CARICOM official says on slavery reparations

Americas|Election|Political|World

Ecuador's Noboa faces tough future with the legislature. Can his mom help?

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa - a millennial business heir who won a new term on Sunday by an unexpectedly wide margin - may struggle to push bills through

April 15, 2025

Ecuador's Noboa faces tough future with the legislature. Can his mom help?

Americas|Sports|World

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

They’ll be watching in Canada, not just because of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though the NBA’s scoring champion and MVP favorite who plays for Oklahoma City surely helps lure in fans who are north of the border

April 15, 2025

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

Americas|Sports|US

Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey

The Miami Dolphins are pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed on Tuesday

April 15, 2025

Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazil auto market offers warning for US tariff policy

When Brazil hiked trade barriers in its auto market over a decade ago, the government promised more local manufacturing, reliable jobs

April 15, 2025

Brazil auto market offers warning for US tariff policy

Americas|Health|US

Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help

The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the U.S.

April 15, 2025

Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help

Americas|Crime|US|World

'None of us have slept': Family searching for sister missing from capsized boat

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander

The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in the Gaza

April 15, 2025

Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander

Americas|Business|Economy|World

China's Cofco hiring dozens in farm powerhouse Brazil

Cofco International, which is building its biggest export port terminal in the world in Brazil, said on Tuesday China's state-run food group is recruiting

April 15, 2025

China's Cofco hiring dozens in farm powerhouse Brazil

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Colorado judge puts temporary hold on deportations sought by Trump under Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge has put a temporary hold on deportations of immigrants in Colorado who face possible removal under President Donald Trump's invocation of an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies Act

April 15, 2025

Colorado judge puts temporary hold on deportations sought by Trump under Alien Enemies Act

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

April 15, 2025

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Mexico confident it can renew tomato agreement with US

The Mexican government said on Tuesday it hopes to begin talks with the United States to renew a bilateral agreement on Mexican tomato exports from which Washington has said it

April 15, 2025

Mexico confident it can renew tomato agreement with US

Americas|Business|Economy|World

Peru economy undershoots expectations in February

Peru's economy grew 2.68% in February, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Tuesday, falling short of estimates despite most sectors logging growth.

April 15, 2025

Peru economy undershoots expectations in February

Americas|Environment|Political|World

Mexico negotiating with its northern states to send more water to US, Sheinbaum says

Mexico's federal government is negotiating with its northern states to send more water to the United States, the country's president said on Tuesday, after its historic

April 15, 2025

Mexico negotiating with its northern states to send more water to US, Sheinbaum says

Americas|Business|Economy

Canadian home sales post weakest March since 2009 on tariff uncertainty

Canadian home sales and house prices declined in March, while the outlook for the full year turned less rosy, as U.S.-led global trade tensions threatened to upend

April 15, 2025

Canadian home sales post weakest March since 2009 on tariff uncertainty

Americas|Sports

PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections following her MVP senior season

April 15, 2025

PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

Americas|Election|Political

EU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations

European Union observers said on Tuesday that they "categorically" reject allegations of fraud in Ecuador's Sunday presidential elections, joining a chorus of

April 15, 2025

EU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as

April 15, 2025

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Canada to spare automakers, other sectors from some tariffs on US imports

Canada will allow some relief to domestically-based automakers and manufacturers in specific sectors from counter-tariffs provided they meet certain conditions, the Finance Ministry

April 15, 2025

Canada to spare automakers, other sectors from some tariffs on US imports

Americas|Economy|Education|Environment|US

Chicago's Working Bikes gets bicycles to people in need at home and worldwide

April 15, 2025

Americas|Environment|Political|World

Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations

April 15, 2025

Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

Americas|Environment|Health|Science

Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt

When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the harm can continue to spread long afterward.

April 15, 2025

Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Travel

Canada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March

Canada's annual inflation surprisingly slowed in March to 2.3%, three notches below the prior month, largely helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices, data

April 15, 2025

Canada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil's Gol postpones deadline for proposed $1.9 billion financing

Brazilian airline Gol has postponed the deadline for investors to analyze proposals for a $1.9 billion financing, it said in a statement on Tuesday, citing the volatility created

April 15, 2025

Brazil's Gol postpones deadline for proposed $1.9 billion financing

Americas|Health|Political

Bolsonaro remains in ICU with no schedule for discharge, says medical note

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in the intensive care unit with no forecast for discharge after undergoing a complex surgery, a medical note from DF Star

April 15, 2025

Bolsonaro remains in ICU with no schedule for discharge, says medical note

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Canadian housing starts post surprise decline in March

Canadian housing starts declined 3.3% in March compared with the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Tuesday.

April 15, 2025

Canadian housing starts post surprise decline in March

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.3% in March from 2.6% in February, helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices.

April 15, 2025

Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March

Americas|Health|Science|US

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

April 15, 2025

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Lawyers say El Salvador blocks access to detained Venezuelans

Lawyers challenging the incarceration in El Salvador of more than 200 Venezuelans deported by the U.S. said the Salvadoran government is

April 15, 2025

Lawyers say El Salvador blocks access to detained Venezuelans

Americas|Election|Political|World

Exiled Nicaraguan opposition leader sees dwindling options for democracy

A clandestine opposition movement remains active in Nicaragua, but options for restoring democracy in the Central American country are dwindling

April 15, 2025

Exiled Nicaraguan opposition leader sees dwindling options for democracy

Americas|Sports

Concerns mount at Red Bull after Verstappen's 'catastrophe' as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia

Max Verstappen and Red Bull are one of Formula 1’s all-time most successful partnerships

April 15, 2025

Concerns mount at Red Bull after Verstappen's 'catastrophe' as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia

Africa|Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Criticism grows around proposed 64-team World Cup in 2030

April 15, 2025

Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has appointed staff in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, to help overseas firms to enter the British market and

April 15, 2025

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK

Africa|Americas|Business|Economy|MidEast

Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters

A steep drop in crude oil prices largely due to U.S.

April 15, 2025

Oil price drop turns up heat on emerging market crude exporters

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'

Erick Ojeda has no money

April 15, 2025

Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'

Americas|Asia|Political|World

Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China

The Chinese embassy in Argentina has called out U.S.

April 15, 2025

Chinese embassy criticises US treasury secretary for 'smearing' China

Americas|Crime|Political|US

What to know about Abrego Garcia’s deportation case as White House and Bukele make clear he won’t be returned to US

April 14, 2025

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

U.S.

April 14, 2025

US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

Americas|Asia|Environment|Political|World

New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister

New Zealand’s partnership with the United States remains one of its most important, particularly when seen in the light of joint interests in the Pacific and the evolving

April 15, 2025

New Zealand, US partnership remains important, says NZ Foreign Minister

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil fintech Meliuz proposes expanding bitcoin reserves strategy

Brazilian fintech Meliuz said on Monday it will propose expanding its bitcoin reserves strategy, aiming to make the cryptocurrency the main strategic asset in the firm's treasury

April 14, 2025

Brazil fintech Meliuz proposes expanding bitcoin reserves strategy

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal

President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador

April 14, 2025

Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|World

Death toll in Dominican Republic disaster nears 250, nightclub faces lawsuits

The death toll at last week's nightclub roof collapse in the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 231, the Minister of Interior and Police said on Monday, as

April 14, 2025

Death toll in Dominican Republic disaster nears 250, nightclub faces lawsuits

Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Haiti approves "war time budget" as criminal gangs wreak havoc

Haiti's transitional presidential council has approved on Monday an exceptional "war time budget" to address what it called a security and social emergency as armed gangs

April 14, 2025

Haiti approves "war time budget" as criminal gangs wreak havoc

Americas|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Declining prices clear way for Brazil to raise biodiesel blend to 15%, industry group says

Declining vegetable oil prices are clearing the way for Brazil to increase its mandatory biodiesel blend into diesel to 15%, up from 14%, Daniel Amaral, the

April 14, 2025

Declining prices clear way for Brazil to raise biodiesel blend to 15%, industry group says

Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Haiti's government adopts a 'war budget' as town after town falls to gangs

Haiti’s government says it's adopted what it called a “war budget” of $275,000 aimed at alleviating the country’s crisis as gang violence surges

April 14, 2025

Haiti's government adopts a 'war budget' as town after town falls to gangs

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil central bank says 'unclogging' monetary policy channels is a challenge

Brazilian central bank executive director Rogerio Lucca said on Monday that unclogging the transmission channels of monetary policy is a potential challenge, highlighting that

April 14, 2025

Brazil central bank says 'unclogging' monetary policy channels is a challenge

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JBS sets tentative dates for US listing vote, share trading in NY

JBS SA, the world's largest meat-packer, appears to have moved a step closer to obtaining the necessary approvals for a primary listing of

April 14, 2025

JBS sets tentative dates for US listing vote, share trading in NY

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

US says most tomatoes imported from Mexico to face 21% duty from July 14

The U.S.

April 14, 2025

US says most tomatoes imported from Mexico to face 21% duty from July 14

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

El Salvador's Bukele says he will not return man the US mistakenly deported

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said at the White House on Monday he had no plans to return a man mistakenly deported from the

April 14, 2025

El Salvador's Bukele says he will not return man the US mistakenly deported

Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US

El Salvador President Bukele says he won't be releasing a Maryland man back to the US

President Donald Trump’s top advisers and El Salvador president Nayib Bukele say that they have no basis for the small Central American nation to return a Maryland man who was wrongly deported there last month

April 14, 2025

El Salvador President Bukele says he won't be releasing a Maryland man back to the US

Americas|Arts|Political|World

Peru mourns death of Nobel laureate writer Vargas Llosa

Peruvians mourned the death on Monday of lauded writer Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature and a former presidential candidate.

April 14, 2025

Peru mourns death of Nobel laureate writer Vargas Llosa

Americas|Crime|US

KHP releases names of 8 people killed in 71-vehicle dust storm pileup

April 14, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say

A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants

April 14, 2025

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say

Americas|Sports|US

Yankees' Aaron Judge to be US captain at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge will be the U.S. captain at next year’s World Baseball Classic, the same role the two-time American League Most Valuable Player fills with the New York Yankees

April 14, 2025

Yankees' Aaron Judge to be US captain at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Americas|Business|Sports

Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in 'second house'

Calling Canada his “second house,” slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed his $500-million, 14-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday

April 14, 2025

Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs $500-million, 14-year deal to stay in 'second house'

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump calls for deporting some citizens to El Salvador, testing US law

President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants to deport some violent criminals who are U.S. citizens to Salvadoran prisons, a move that

April 14, 2025

Trump calls for deporting some citizens to El Salvador, testing US law

What we know about the Dominican nightclub collapse and its victims

April 10, 2025

Support dwindles for leftist's call for Ecuador election recount

Support for Ecuadorean leftist Luisa Gonzalez's call for a recount in the country's presidential election was dwindling on Monday, as a growing number of

April 14, 2025

Support dwindles for leftist's call for Ecuador election recount

Argentina peso tumbles as Wall St cheers FX controls easing, IMF deal

Argentina's peso slid 10% on Monday to near 1,200 per dollar after the country undid large parts of its currency and capital

April 14, 2025

Argentina peso tumbles as Wall St cheers FX controls easing, IMF deal

Americas|Business|Economy|Food|World

Argentina farmers focus on harvest over sales despite currency boost

Argentina's grain industry welcomed an exchange-rate overhaul on Monday, though the new measures will likely not translate into immediate sales as the harvest remains behind

April 14, 2025

Argentina farmers focus on harvest over sales despite currency boost

Americas|Science|US

Earthquake brings widespread shaking across Southern California

April 14, 2025

Americas|Political|US

Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away from covering an Oval Office news conference involving President Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele

April 14, 2025

Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Mexico's finance minister to ask banks to lower interest rates, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she had instructed Finance Minister Edgar Amador to speak with banks so they can lower interest rates for both

April 14, 2025

Mexico's finance minister to ask banks to lower interest rates, president says

Americas|Health|Political|World

Doctors warn of slow recovery for Bolsonaro after gut surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began a delicate recovery in intensive care on Monday after a tricky 12-hour surgery for

April 14, 2025

Doctors warn of slow recovery for Bolsonaro after gut surgery

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil hikes income tax exemption to reflect higher minimum wage

Brazil's government raised the individual income tax exemption threshold to the equivalent of two minimum wages, updating a benefit that was in place last year to reflect this

April 14, 2025

Brazil hikes income tax exemption to reflect higher minimum wage

Americas|Crime|Political|US

White House and Bukele make clear Abrego Garcia won’t be returned to US

April 14, 2025

Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine says new Russian missile, bomb attack hits Sumy, after strike kills 35

Ukraine's Air Force said a new Russian missile and guided bombs targeted the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine on Monday evening, a day after a missile strike killed 35 people in the

April 14, 2025

Ukraine says new Russian missile, bomb attack hits Sumy, after strike kills 35

Americas|Business|Crime|Health|US

Novo Nordisk warns consumers about counterfeit versions of Ozempic in US

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said on Monday several hundred counterfeit units of its diabetes drug Ozempic were being distributed outside its authorized supply chain in the United States.

April 14, 2025

Novo Nordisk warns consumers about counterfeit versions of Ozempic in US

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Carrefour Brasil posts 3.6% increase in gross sales

Carrefour Brasil's gross sales in the first quarter including fuel totaled 28.8 billion reais ($4.93 billion), a 3.6% increase from a year earlier, the retailer said in a

April 14, 2025

Carrefour Brasil posts 3.6% increase in gross sales

Africa|Americas|Political|World

Colombia's VP calls on former colonial powers to confront past as UN forum opens

Colombia's Vice President Francia Marquez, an advocate of slavery reparations, urged former colonial powers to take responsibility for their past wrongs and called for a

April 14, 2025

Colombia's VP calls on former colonial powers to confront past as UN forum opens

Americas|Health|Political

Brazil's Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after 12-hour surgery

Brazilian doctors say that former President Jair Bolsonaro is conscious and remains in intensive care following a 12-hour bowel obstruction surgery the day prior

April 14, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro remains in intensive care after 12-hour surgery

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazil economy set to decelerate in second half of 2025 on high interest rates, trade worries: Reuters Poll

Brazil's economic growth is expected to slow down in the second half of 2025, encumbered by high interest rates and worries about the U.S.-led global trade shake-up, a

April 14, 2025

Brazil economy set to decelerate in second half of 2025 on high interest rates, trade worries: Reuters Poll

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|US

NextDecade strikes LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 million tonnes annually

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer NextDecade said on Monday it has signed a 20-year deal to supply France's TotalEnergies with 1.5 million tonnes per annum (

April 14, 2025

NextDecade strikes LNG supply deal with TotalEnergies for 1.5 million tonnes annually

Americas|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

KKR signs $3.1 billion deal to buy post-trade services venture from S&P Global, CME

KKR will buy a joint venture of S&P Global and CME Group in a $3.1 billion deal, marking the U.S. private equity firm's second acquisition in less

April 14, 2025

KKR signs $3.1 billion deal to buy post-trade services venture from S&P Global, CME

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

No breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say

The latest round of talks in Cairo to restore the defunct Gaza ceasefire and free Israeli hostages ended with no

April 14, 2025

No breakthrough in Gaza talks, Egyptian and Palestinian sources say

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

What do we know about Argentina's IMF deal and FX policy?

Argentina has sealed a $20 billion extended fund facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund and dismantled large parts of its currency controls as

April 14, 2025

What do we know about Argentina's IMF deal and FX policy?

Bank of Canada is more likely to halt interest rate cuts after tariff pause

The Bank of Canada is likely to pause its rate-cutting cycle this week as rising inflation, weakened employment and U.S.

April 14, 2025

Bank of Canada is more likely to halt interest rate cuts after tariff pause

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Reuters poll: Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least two more rate cuts this year

Growing recession risks to Canada from the U.S.-led trade war will push the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates at least twice more this year, although a

April 14, 2025

Reuters poll: Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least two more rate cuts this year

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Argentina's peso: where's the currency headed after FX regime overhaul?

The question on every trader's lips in Argentina: How much will the peso be worth on Monday morning?

April 14, 2025

Argentina's peso: where's the currency headed after FX regime overhaul?

Air ‘traffic is back’: These are the world’s 10 busiest airports

April 14, 2025

Holcim spin-off of North American business planned for June

The planned spin-off of Holcim's North American business should take place in June, subject to the approval of shareholders at its May 14 annual general meeting, the Swiss building

April 14, 2025

Holcim spin-off of North American business planned for June

Americas|Election|Political

What to know about Ecuador's reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime

Daniel Noboa stunned voters in 2023 when he won a snap election for a 16-month presidency after only a brief stint as a lawmaker and with no established political machinery

April 14, 2025

What to know about Ecuador's reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime

Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Daniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador's president by voters weary of crime

Ecuadorian voters have reelected President Daniel Noboa, a conservative young millionaire with a divisive no-holds-barred crimefighting record

April 13, 2025

Daniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador's president by voters weary of crime

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US

U.S. officials said in court filings on Sunday that they were not obligated to help a Maryland resident get out of prison in El Salvador after he was erroneously deported,

April 14, 2025

Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US

Americas|Crime|Economy|Election|Political

Noboa says no doubt about his victory in Ecuador vote as rival demands recount

Ecuador's national electoral council on Sunday declared President Daniel Noboa the winner of the country's presidential race, after he held a steady

April 13, 2025

Noboa says no doubt about his victory in Ecuador vote as rival demands recount

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court

As U.S.

April 13, 2025

Trump officials push immigrant gang message, but sometimes don't back it up in court

Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Political

Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigor and lyrical prose for five decades and came close to being president of his country, died on

April 14, 2025

Peruvian writer and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies aged 89

Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount

April 13, 2025

Americas|Political|US

Trump administration insists it isn’t required to work with El Salvador to bring back man mistakenly deported

April 14, 2025

Indian shrimp industry sails in troubled waters after Trump tariffs

Turbulence unleashed by President Donald Trump's tariffs could rock global shipments

April 14, 2025

Indian shrimp industry sails in troubled waters after Trump tariffs

Americas|Election|Health|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering after 12-hour surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is recovering after undergoing surgery on Sunday, his

April 13, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering after 12-hour surgery

Americas|Arts|Celebrity|World

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said Sunday

April 14, 2025

Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Lithuanian and Cal Bears star Mykolas Alekna sets world record with a 247-plus feet throw

Mykolas Alekna surpassed his world record in the discus twice on Sunday

April 13, 2025

Lithuanian and Cal Bears star Mykolas Alekna sets world record with a 247-plus feet throw

Americas|Europe|Sports|World

US downs defending champion Canada 2-1 to stay perfect at women’s hockey worlds

The United States downed defending champion Canada 2-1 at the women’s hockey world championship in a matchup of the game’s global powers

April 13, 2025

US downs defending champion Canada 2-1 to stay perfect at women’s hockey worlds

Americas|Crime|US

At least 6 hurt in a house explosion in Austin, Texas

April 13, 2025

Americas|Crime|US|World

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Rubio says

The U.S. has deported another 10 people that it alleges are gang members to El Salvador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, a day before that country's president is

April 13, 2025

US deports another 10 gang members to El Salvador, Rubio says

Americas|Australia|Sports|World

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

April 13, 2025

Americas|Health|Political

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery for bowel obstruction

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has undergone a new surgery for a bowel obstruction and doctors in Brasilia say the procedure ended late Sunday after more than 12 hours

April 13, 2025

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro undergoes new surgery for bowel obstruction

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US

South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say

South Korean steelmaker POSCO is considering joining a project by Hyundai Steel to build a $5.8 billion plant in Louisiana as the country's steel industry tries to respond to U.S.

April 13, 2025

South Korea's POSCO considers joining Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion steel plant project in US, reports say

Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

The Kremlin said on Sunday contacts with U.S.

April 13, 2025

Kremlin says instant results not possible after Trump demands Ukraine progress

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US State Department says deported Maryland resident 'alive and secure' in El Salvador

The U.S. State Department said on Saturday a Maryland resident deported to El Salvador is "alive and secure" in a terrorism confinement center there, after a U.S.

April 13, 2025

US State Department says deported Maryland resident 'alive and secure' in El Salvador

Americas|Health|Political|World

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain related to old stab wound

April 11, 2025

Americas|Sports

Rory McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy is one round away from the green jacket and career Grand Slam

April 12, 2025

Rory McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam

Americas|Election|Health|Political

Brazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may undergo a new surgery, which would be his fifth since being stabbed while campaigning in 2018, after feeling strong abdominal pain during an

April 12, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US

KKR nears deal to buy OSTTRA for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.-based private equity firm KKR is nearing a deal to buy OSTTRA for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

April 12, 2025

KKR nears deal to buy OSTTRA for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Americas|Health|Political

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro transferred to Brasilia after hospitalization for abdominal pain

Doctors say former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is being transferred by medical aircraft from northeastern Brazil to the capital Brasilia after being hospitalized with abdominal pain

April 12, 2025

Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro transferred to Brasilia after hospitalization for abdominal pain

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US still won't say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision

The Trump administration is doubling down on its decision not to tell a federal court whether it has any plans to repatriate a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported last month and remains confined in a notorious prison in El Salvador

April 12, 2025

US still won't say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision

Americas|Crime|US

Tractor-trailer leads chase resulting in crash, injuries; Texas driver charged with DWI

April 12, 2025

Americas|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man accused of performing unlicensed cosmetic surgery that left woman disfigured

April 12, 2025

Dominican club collapse death toll rises to 226 after woman pulled from rubble dies in hospital

Health officials say one woman hospitalized after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died on Saturday

April 12, 2025

Dominican club collapse death toll rises to 226 after woman pulled from rubble dies in hospital

They came to the US as kids for a better life. Now they’re leaving for Europe as seniors

April 12, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

A Maryland mother was detained by ICE nearly two weeks ago. So far, no evidence has been provided

April 12, 2025

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina

(Repeats story issued on April 11 with no changes to text.)

April 12, 2025

World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina

Americas|Political|US|World

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

The Trump administration has terminated temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians in the U.S., a U.S.

April 11, 2025

Trump ends protected status for thousands of Afghans, Cameroonians

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says

The World Bank is poised to announce a $12 billion financing package for Argentina on Friday, supplementing the International Monetary Fund's expected approval of a $20 billion

April 11, 2025

World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

IMF approves $20 billion extended fund facility arrangement for Argentina

The International Monetary Fund's board approved a 48-month, $20 billion extended fund facility arrangement for Argentina and the immediate disbursement of $12 billion, the fund said on

April 12, 2025

IMF approves $20 billion extended fund facility arrangement for Argentina

Americas|Political|US

Asked on deported Salvadoran man, Trump says he would follow Supreme Court order

President Donald Trump, when asked about a Salvadoran man deported from the United States in error, on Friday told reporters that he would follow what the Supreme

April 11, 2025

Asked on deported Salvadoran man, Trump says he would follow Supreme Court order

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|World

Dominican Republic issues official report on collapse that killed 221

The Dominican government released a report on Friday on the deadly roof collapse at a packed nightclub earlier this week that left at least 221 people dead.

April 11, 2025

Dominican Republic issues official report on collapse that killed 221

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday and, in a major

April 11, 2025

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Americas|Economy|Political

Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

In December 1958, Argentina, battling inflation and weak reserves, agreed a $75-million loan with the International Monetary Fund, its first deal with the Washington-

April 12, 2025

Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

What economists say about Argentina's FX reforms and IMF deal

Argentina's central bank has announced a major overhaul to the country's exchange rate policy, unleashing the peso and dismantling its

April 11, 2025

What economists say about Argentina's FX reforms and IMF deal

Americas|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Giant rodents cuddle with visitors at the Capybara Cafe in Florida

Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment

April 12, 2025

Giant rodents cuddle with visitors at the Capybara Cafe in Florida

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|World

In key milestones for President Milei, Argentina secures IMF deal and ends most capital controls

President Javier Milei says that he will lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund

April 11, 2025