November 14, 2016 Report: carbon emissions flat in last 3 years Worldwide emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide have flattened out in the past three years, a new study showed Monday, raising hopes that the world is nearing a turning point in the fight against climate change.
November 14, 2016 Malaysian opposition lawmaker jailed for exposing 1MDB audit A prominent Malaysian opposition lawmaker, who has a reputation as a whistle blower, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for releasing a classified document on a controversial state investment fund.
November 14, 2016 Samsung Electronics buys auto-systems maker Harman for $8B Samsung Electronics says it has agreed to acquire auto-systems maker Harman for $8 billion as the South Korean giant eyes the growing market for connected cars.
November 14, 2016 Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest key developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.
November 13, 2016 Mexico freezes accounts, properties of ex-governor The Mexican government has frozen 112 bank accounts and temporarily seized four properties and five businesses linked to Javier Duarte, the former governor of the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
November 13, 2016 Priest abducted in Mexico Gulf region found alive, tortured A priest who was abducted in Mexico has been found alive after three days, but "with notable signs of torture," the Roman Catholic Church said Sunday.
November 13, 2016 British man aims to swim Atlantic: From Senegal to Brazil Former British police officer Ben Hooper hopes to make history by swimming every mile of the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America.
November 13, 2016 Colombia tries again for peace with sides signing new accord Colombia tried a second time to achieve peace, with its government and largest rebel group signing a revised deal to end its brutal conflict following the surprise rejection of an earlier peace accord by voters in a referendum.
November 13, 2016 Large 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Argentina A large earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck northeastern Argentina, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
November 13, 2016 Strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northwestern Argentina A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has struck northwestern Argentina, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.