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January 1, 2017

New UN chief urges New Year resolution: 'Put Peace First'

Antonio Guterres is starting his first day as the new secretary-general of the United Nations with an appeal to all people in the world to make a New Year's resolution: "Let us resolve to put peace first." The former Portuguese prime minister and U.N.

January 1, 2017

N. Korea's leader hints of long-range missile test launch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hinted Sunday that Pyongyang may ring in the new year with another bang — the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

January 1, 2017

N. Korea: Developing long-range missiles 'in final stages'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is quoted as saying in a New Year's message that his country's development of banned long-range missiles is in "final stages." Kim's address was monitored by South Korea's Yonhap news agency on Sunday.

January 1, 2017

The Latest: WNBA players were next door to Istanbul club

The Latest on a deadly attack on an Istanbul nightclub.

January 1, 2017

New UN chief wants consensus but faces antagonistic Trump

Antonio Guterres takes the reins of the United Nations on New Year's Day, promising to be a "bridge-builder" but facing an antagonistic incoming U.S. administration led by Donald Trump who thinks the world body's 193 member states do nothing except talk and have a good time.

December 31, 2016

Official: Cuba terror listing won’t affect US push for embassy, diplomatic ties

The Obama administration plans to proceed on forging diplomatic ties with Cuba – and potentially opening an embassy -- regardless of whether the country stays on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

December 31, 2016

Pilot for Canadian airline charged with being impaired

A pilot for Canadian carrier Sunwing Airlines faces charges after police allege he was impaired and passed out over his seat before takeoff.

December 31, 2016

Venezuela frees jailed activists, ex-presidential candidate

Venezuela's government has freed from jail a former presidential candidate and several student activists arrested during anti-government protests in 2014.

December 31, 2016

Long gas lines, price hike mar holiday season in Mexico

The holiday season has been a little less merry for car owners in Mexico as gasoline shortages in many parts of the country have forced grumbling customers to contend with hours-long lines.

December 31, 2016

Opposition leaders in Venezuela call for rally to protest Caracas mayor arrest

Opposition leaders in Venezuela are calling for a rally to protest the surprise arrest of Caracas' mayor.