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September 29, 2016

OPEC deal shows cartel's resolve _ and desperation

OPEC's unexpected understanding to trim production shows the cartel still has the resolve — and even desperation — to try to guide energy markets higher.

September 29, 2016

Saudi Arabia may still fight back against 9/11 lawsuit bill

Saudi Arabia's lobbying and warnings to Congress were not enough to blunt the passing of legislation allowing families of Sept. 11 victims to sue the kingdom for the attacks.

September 29, 2016

Afghan unity deal expires, but gridlocked government remains

Afghanistan's unity government is expected to remain in place despite the formal expiration on Thursday of the U.S.-brokered deal between two electoral rivals whose internal feuding has undermined efforts to battle the Taliban and stabilize the country.

September 29, 2016

Colombia's ELN rebels say they are ready for peace talks

Rebels in Colombia from the National Liberation Army say they are ready to overcome outstanding differences with the government and initiate stalled peace talks.

September 28, 2016

UN criticized for failure to stop hospital attacks

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September 28, 2016

Scotiabank sues Puerto Rico govt seeking loan repayment

Scotiabank has filed a lawsuit against Puerto Rico's government seeking repayment of a multimillion-dollar loan despite a debt moratorium imposed amid an economic crisis.

September 28, 2016

5.1 magnitude quake hits west Nicaragua, killing at least 1

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit western Nicaragua near the capital Wednesday, causing at least one death, injuring five people and destroying some homes, authorities said.

September 28, 2016

Non-nuclear states advance push for UN treaty to ban nukes

Despite arm-twisting and vocal opposition from nuclear powers like the United States, six non-nuclear countries are pressing forward with an effort to adopt a nuclear ban treaty through the United Nations.

September 28, 2016

Peru's ex-spy chief guilty of disappearing students

Former Peruvian spy chief Vladimir Montesinos has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for "disappearing" a professor and two students in 1993.

September 28, 2016

The Latest: Study: Syria displacement fueled by shelling

The Latest on the civil war in Syria (all times local): 3:45 p.m.