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April 9, 2019

Heavy rains cause flooding, 'crisis' in Rio de Janeiro

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro say heavy rains have flooded many parts of the city and caused at least three deaths.

April 9, 2019

Thai minister says envoys breached diplomatic etiquette

Thailand's foreign minister says he will summon representatives from the embassies of the European Union and the United States to discuss why he believes they breached diplomatic etiquette by observing a Thai politician being charged with sedition by police.

April 9, 2019

Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of 'Death to America'

Iranian lawmakers have convened an open session of parliament with chants of "Death to America" following the White House's decision to designate Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organization.

April 9, 2019

Brazil's Bolsonaro has a few wins, some missteps in 100 days

President Jair Bolsonaro's first 100 days in office have been marked by infighting in his administration, insults to adversaries and allies, praise for Brazil's 1964-1985 dictatorship and a scarcity of bills passed by Congress — pretty much the same as his record as a congressman and as a candidate.

April 8, 2019

Trump administration ends MLB/Cuba baseball deal

The Trump administration is moving to end a deal allowing Cuban baseball players to sign contracts directly with Major League Baseball organizations, a change that appears to once again require Cuban players to cut ties with their national program before signing with MLB.

April 8, 2019

Ecuador removes official over close Assange relationship

The government of Ecuador has removed an official from its embassy in London who is accused of having a close rapport with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

April 8, 2019

Education minister leaves post amid tensions

Brazil's education minister is leaving his post after weeks of uncertainty and rumors around his possible firing.

April 8, 2019

AP Explains: Long reach of Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Iran's Revolutionary Guard, designated a "foreign terrorist organization" by the Trump administration on Monday, evolved from a paramilitary, domestic security force with origins in the 1979 Islamic Revolution to a transnational force that has come to the aid of Tehran's allies in the Mideast, from Syria and Lebanon to Iraq.

April 8, 2019

American tourists disappear after leaving hotel en route to airport in the Dominican Republic: report

An American couple has been reported missing after they vanished more than two weeks ago after checking out of their hotel room at the end of a vacation in the Dominican Republic.

April 8, 2019

Mexico to receive UN help in missing students case

Mexico has signed an agreement with the United Nations' top human rights official for technical assistance in its latest attempt to determine what happened to 43 missing students.