March 17, 2017 UN agency head resigns after Israel 'apartheid' report The head of a Lebanon-based United Nations agency that promotes development in Arab countries has resigned, after refusing to withdraw a controversial report that concludes that Israel has established an "apartheid regime." The report, which was published earlier this week by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, drew swift criticism from U.N.
March 17, 2017 Canada pays compensation to 3 Canadians tortured in Syria The Canadian government apologized on Friday to three Canadians who were tortured in Syria and said it had paid them compensation to settle lawsuits.
March 17, 2017 Brazilian giant meatpackers targeted in corruption probe Two big Brazilian meatpackers bribed inspectors to keep rotten meat on the market, police charged Friday in issuing dozens of arrest warrants, while a judge accused the Agriculture Ministry of betraying the country.
March 17, 2017 US and global partners wrestle over trade stance U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin headed into a tussle over free trade Friday at a summit that will help set the tone for the global economy.
March 17, 2017 Israeli delegation marks 25 years since embassy bombing in Argentina 25 years after an Iran-connected deadly terror attack on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, Israeli survivors, relatives and diplomats relatives will for the first time meet with an Argentinian president to commemorate the tragedy.
March 17, 2017 Small planes collide over Quebec shopping center; 1 reported dead At least one person was reported dead and three others were hurt after two small planes collided mid-air Friday above a shopping center in Quebec, local media reported.
March 17, 2017 Brazil police dismantle mafia that bribed inspectors to sell rancid meat The mafia was led by business owners and executives in the meatpacking industry and inspectors in various states.
March 17, 2017 Mexican parents find drug-war mass grave, expose official indifference The groups' success in uncovering evidence of atrocities highlights the dismal human rights record of Pena Nieto's party.
March 17, 2017 South Sudan feels the chill as Trump's foreign aid cuts loom President Donald Trump's proposed deep cuts in foreign aid could mark the retreat of U.S. support for South Sudan, a nation America enthusiastically helped to create.
March 17, 2017 Son of Mexican drug lord escapes from prison Mexican authorities say the son of a top Sinaloa cartel leader has escaped from prison along with four other drug suspects.