September 26, 2017 Brazil's embattled president survives vote on bribery charge Brazil's embattled president survived a key congressional vote that could have suspended him over a bribery charge, mustering enough support Wednesday night to stay in office and avoid being tried by the country's highest court.
September 26, 2017 The world must turn back Venezuela's growing dictatorship Over the weekend, Venezuela succumbed to dictatorship. It’s going to take a concerted international effort to reverse this ugly development.
September 26, 2017 Venezuela's Maduro stands by election turnout figures as opposition continues protests Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro remained defiant Wednesday night, saying a company that has alleged widespread voter fraud was bowing to the pressure of the “gringos and the Brits,” even as the opposition called for more protests.
September 26, 2017 Newly jailed Venezuelan opposition leader is cut off from family, whereabouts unknown The lawyer for one of Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leaders, who was dragged in his pajamas from his home on Tuesday in a raid by police, says that the Maduro administration has refused to tell him where his client is or allow him to speak with him.
September 26, 2017 MS-13 isn't the only homicidal street gang in town - meet Barrio 18 While authorities can be forgiven for mixing up the two – both have members covered in head-to-toe tattoos, are well known for their murderous tactics and originated in some of the same Los Angeles neighborhoods – MS-13 and Barrio 18 are bitter rivals whose feud is responsible for the deaths of thousands across the U.S., Mexico and Central America.
September 26, 2017 Ex-Brazilian goalie who had ex-girlfriend murdered to teach sport to kids A Brazilian ex-goalkeeper who's in prison for ordering the savage killing of his ex-girlfriend -- who was then fed to dogs -- has been reportedly given temporary release to teach soccer to dozens of children.
September 26, 2017 North Korea releases Canadian pastor on 'sick bail' North Korea on Wednesday reportedly set free a Canadian pastor after the man became ill while serving a life sentence.
September 26, 2017 Traveler shot dead at ticket counter in Venezuelan airport A traveler was shot to death Tuesday at the ticket counter of Caracas' international airport in the latest tragedy to befall the country's main connection to the world.
September 26, 2017 Cuban diplomats kicked out of US after Americans experience 'physical symptoms' in Cuba Two Cuban diplomats were kicked out of their embassy in Washington by the State Department after a number of mysterious incidents forced U.S. officials in Cuba to return home.
September 26, 2017 Canadian diplomat in Cuba also suffered hearing loss, officials say The Canadian government said Thursday that at least one Canadian diplomat in Cuba also has been treated for hearing loss following disclosures that a group of American diplomats in Havana suffered severe hearing loss that U.S. officials believe was caused by an advanced sonic device.