February 18, 2017 Hundreds of Mexicans protest with 'human wall' on US border Hundreds of people in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez gathered on the edge of the Rio Grande river on Friday to form a "human wall" to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for a wall between the countries.
February 18, 2017 Germany's Merkel backs free press amid Trump media criticism German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told an audience including U.S. Vice President Mike Pence that she supports a "free, independent press" and that Germany has good experience with mutual respect between the government and the media.
February 18, 2017 Russia-Belarus rift grows as Putin loses patience In more than two decades in power, the autocratic leader of Belarus has cast his nation as Moscow's closest ally, securing tens of billions of dollars in Russian subsidies.
February 18, 2017 Abundant fish draw 1 million penguins to Argentine peninsula More than a million penguins have traveled to Argentina's Punta Tombo peninsula during this year's breeding season, drawn by an unusual abundance of small fish.
February 17, 2017 11 top Puerto Rico university officials resign amid crisis Eleven top public university officials in Puerto Rico have resigned as the governor of the U.S. territory demands multimillion-dollar budget cuts amid an economic crisis.
February 17, 2017 Ecuador election could decide Assange's continued asylum Whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can stay at the Ecuadorean embassy in London could depend on the winner of Sunday's presidential election in the South American country.
February 17, 2017 Rebel leader in eastern Ukraine issues military threat The leader of pro-Russia separatist rebels has warned that they may use force to drive out Ukrainian troops from positions in eastern Ukraine.
February 17, 2017 Newt Gingrich: Why Trump’s presidency will be great not just for America but Canada, too The election of President Trump has created a great opportunity for America and Canada.
February 17, 2017 Argentine ex-military chief arrested in torture, kidnap case Former Argentine army chief Cesar Milani has been arrested for his alleged role in the kidnapping and torture of two men and a woman during the country's military dictatorship.