August 31, 2016 Vote on whether to remove president nears in Brazil's Senate Senators debated the fate of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff into the wee hours of Wednesday, then planned a short break before casting votes that will decide whether to remove her permanently as leader of Latin America's most populous country.
August 31, 2016 Islamic State group says spokesman killed in Syria The Islamic State group says its spokesman has been "martyred" in northern Syria.
August 31, 2016 Pope applauds Colombia peace deal but sidesteps truth panel Pope Francis has praised Colombia's peace deal but has declined an invitation to have a Vatican envoy help select judges for the proposed truth and justice commission.
August 31, 2016 Philippine court hears petitions vs hero's burial for Marcos Human rights victims of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos' regime have filed a last-ditch legal challenge to prevent his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery.
August 31, 2016 Monsoon rains, terrorism ad lib snag Kerry in South Asia U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to South Asia this week has been filled with serious diplomatic meetings and agreements to boost ties with India and Bangladesh but his motorcade's struggle with monsoon downpours and an off-the-cuff remark about terrorism may have garnered more attention.
August 31, 2016 Trudeau hails new era of China-Canada ties on Beijing visit Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hailing a new era in relations with China during his first official visit to his country's key trading partner.
August 31, 2016 Political issues weigh on upcoming G-20 summit in China While the global economy will dominate at this weekend's summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and emerging-market nations, politics and security issues form the backdrop to the gathering of world leaders in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou.
August 31, 2016 Budget maneuvers are basis of trial of Brazil's president Here is a look at the allegations against suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in her Senate impeachment trial and how they compare to previous administrations: ___ DECREES: At least three decrees signed by Rousseff were irregular, according to Senate auditors, who said they were not approved by Congress.
August 31, 2016 3 men in line for Brazilian presidency accused of corruption Impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff have put a spotlight on corruption in the ranks of Brazil's lawmakers.
August 31, 2016 AP Explains: Brazil's president under impeachment trial The impeachment fight in Brazil over whether to permanently remove President Dilma Rousseff from office has been about more than the charges that she mismanaged the federal budget.