July 22, 2016 IMF head calls for quick end to Brexit uncertainty The head of the International Monetary Fund is calling for quick action to end uncertainty over Britain's vote to leave the European Union that she says is dampening global economic growth.
July 22, 2016 Brazil scientists find Zika traces in Culex mosquitoes in wild Brazilian researchers on Thursday said they found signs of the Zika virus in a common mosquito that is a separate species from the insect known to be the primary means of transmission.
July 22, 2016 China lashes out at US Republicans over criticisms China is lashing out at the U.S. Republican Party over criticisms of Beijing contained within the party's new policy platform.
July 22, 2016 Gunmen kill couple, child in southern Mexico The second multiple killing in less than a week has hit the normally less-violent Mexican state of Oaxaca.
July 22, 2016 US move to seize assets piles pressure on Malaysian PM Pressure is mounting on Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, with lawmakers demanding he go on leave and be held accountable after U.S. officials initiated action to seize more than $1 billion they say was stolen from a state investment fund by people close to the premier.
July 22, 2016 Guatemala prosecutor says threat linked to graft prosecution Guatemala's chief prosecutor says she believes a recent threat against her is a reaction by organized crime to her work dismantling corruption networks that has put a former president and vice president behind bars while awaiting trial.
July 21, 2016 Albania judicial reform voting temporarily postponed Albanian parliamentary speaker has temporarily postponed voting on a judicial reform package considered key to convincing the European Union to launch membership negotiations with the Balkan country.
July 21, 2016 Peru rescuers search for climbers missing after avalanche Rescuers are searching for four missing mountaineers who were swept away by an avalanche on Peru's tallest peak.
July 21, 2016 Fernandez's daughter appeals decision to seize her money The daughter of former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is appealing a judge's order authorizing the seizure of more than $5 million as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering.