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September 29, 2016

Russia says it would support 48-hour truce in Syria's Aleppo

A top Russian diplomat says a United States' threat to halt cooperation with Russia in the Syria conflict constitutes an "emotional breakdown" and says Russia is willing to support a 48-hour cease-fire around Aleppo.

September 29, 2016

Mexico, 5 South American countries question Venezuela rules

Mexico has joined five South American countries in expressing concern over the decision by electoral authorities in Venezuela to effectively delay a presidential recall vote until 2017.

September 29, 2016

Deputy governor in intensive care after shooting in Brazil

A Brazilian deputy governor is in intensive care after a gun attack that also killed his party's candidate for mayor of the small city of Itumbiara in the center of the country.

September 29, 2016

In Argentina, freedom still distant for Sandra the orangutan

A sign outside Sandra's cage explains that "orangutan" comes from the Malay expression for "person of the forest." But she remains in a concrete cell in a Buenos Aires zoo and may never see the rainforests of her ancestors.

September 29, 2016

British royal kids make rare appearance in Canada

Princess Charlotte took her first steps in public on Thursday as she and brother Prince George played in a children's party with Prince William and Kate.

September 29, 2016

US raises concerns to Venezuela about jailed Utah man

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry raised concerns during a meeting this week with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro about a Utah man jailed in the South American country for three months.

September 29, 2016

The Latest: Syrian military video shows Aleppo destruction

The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 12:40 p.m.

September 29, 2016

World figures to attend funeral of Israel's Shimon Peres

The following world figures will attend Shimon Peres' funeral in Jerusalem on Friday, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry: — U.S. President Barack Obama — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton — Pope Francis — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry — Britain's Prince Charles — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — French President Francois Hollande — German President Joachim Gauck — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto — Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

September 29, 2016

UN in Afghanistan says 15 civilians killed in US air strike

The United Nations in Afghanistan says at least 15 civilians were killed and another 13 injured in an air strike in eastern Nangarhar province early Wednesday.

September 29, 2016

Arab responses to 9/11 bill point to US interventions abroad

A bill passed by Congress allowing the families of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi government has prompted reactions of outrage and ridicule among some in the Arab world.