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March 16, 2017

Iran begins navy drill off Strait of Hormuz as US newly wary

Iran's navy has begun an annual drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, its first major exercise since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

March 16, 2017

Brazil's Carnival revelers channel anger against president

The exuberant, sassy celebration of Carnival is giving Brazil's battered leftists a stage to vent their frustrations — even while having a good time — after a year that saw their movement pushed out of power and the economic achievements of a decade undercut by a persistent crisis.

March 16, 2017

US to seek extradition of ex-Guatemalan vice president

The United States government will seek the extradition of former Guatemalan Vice-President Roxana Baldetti and ex-Interior Minister Hector Mauricio Lopez Bonilla on drug trafficking charges, the embassy said in a statement Friday.

March 16, 2017

Colombian bar pays homage to soccer players killed in crash

It's just like many little sports bars around the world: Photos of members of a favorite team line the walls, young men smiling proudly in their uniforms.

March 16, 2017

The Latest: Opposition leader backs US tack on IS, Iran

The Latest on developments in Syria and at peace talks in Geneva (all times local): 2:45 p.m.

March 16, 2017

Survivors denounce Vatican handling of Peru abuse case

Victims of Latin America's latest charismatic Catholic leader-turned-sexual predator are denouncing the Vatican's handling of the case, saying the six-year delay and final resolution are anything but satisfactory for survivors of his sexual, psychological and physical violence.

March 16, 2017

Syria opposition on same tack as US on terrorism, Iran

A top Syrian opposition leader hopes to persuade the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump that rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad share the same priorities with Washington when it comes to fighting the Islamic State group and containing Iran.

March 16, 2017

Malaysia awaits lab tests after nerve agent used in airport

One day after Malaysia revealed that VX nerve agent was used in a bizarre killing at Kuala Lumpur airport, police say they have raided a condominium and were awaiting lab results on what they found.

March 16, 2017

Pope quietly trims sanctions for sex abusers seeking mercy

Pope Francis has quietly reduced sanctions against a handful of pedophile priests, applying his vision of a merciful church even to its worst offenders in ways that survivors of abuse and the pope's own advisers question.

March 16, 2017

Iranian director sends video to message to US rally

An Oscar-nominated Iranian film director has sent a video message to a rally attended by celebrities and top talent agents.