January 27, 2017 Brazil's 'Car Wash' prosecutor says corruption probe to grow The lead federal prosecutor in a massive corruption investigation roiling Brazil says that recent developments could double the size of the case, a staggering possibility given that the probe has ensnared many of the country's elite, threatens to bring down President Michel Temer and is expanding to other Latin American countries.
January 26, 2017 Rights advocates warn of backlash if Trump pursues torture It took more than a year's worth of beatings, sleep deprivation, psychological abuse and threats to his family before former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg said he cracked and confessed to being a member of the al-Qaida terror network.
January 26, 2017 Mexican president says he will not attend meeting with Trump Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says he will not attend a planned Jan. 31 meeting with President Donald J.
January 26, 2017 The Latest: Turkey awaits US plan for Syria safe zones The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local): 12:20 p.m.
January 26, 2017 Prices up, sales brisk in Trump's South American tower In recent weeks, the massive head shot of Donald Trump that greeted visitors to the Trump Tower Punta del Este "ultra exclusive" apartment project in this well-heeled South American beach destination vanished.
January 26, 2017 Puerto Rico's new gov signs controversial labor reform law The much-debated bill targets the private sector and aims to stimulate the island's economy amid concerns that it infringes on workers' rights.
January 26, 2017 Kremlin: US plan for safe zones in Syria needs to be careful The Kremlin says a U.S. plan for safe zones in Syria should be thoroughly considered.
January 26, 2017 British official: Britain does not condone torture A senior British lawmaker, reacting to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, says Britain does not condone torture "under any circumstances whatsoever." David Davis, the Brexit secretary overseeing Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, made the comments to Parliament on Thursday as Prime Minister Theresa May headed to the U.S. to meet with Trump.
January 26, 2017 'El Chapo' Guzman's $16B in assets belong to Mexico, congressman claims Congressman Jorge Ramos said the assets must be ceded to restore damages caused by the drug trafficker’s illicit activities.
January 26, 2017 Mexico stunned by Trump tweet on cancelling trip The Mexican government had no immediate reaction to a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump that appeared aimed at cancelling a planned Jan. 31 meeting with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.