June 28, 2016 US first lady promotes learning to empower Moroccan girls U.S. first lady Michelle Obama met with Moroccan teenage girls on Tuesday to promote education in the North African kingdom, where only 36 percent of girls continue school beyond the primary level.
June 28, 2016 NATO chief urges unity after British vote to leave the EU With Europe thrown into turmoil by the British vote to quit the European Union, cooperation between the EU and the U.S.-led NATO alliance is more vital than ever, NATO's chief said Tuesday as he arrived for a meeting with EU leaders.
June 28, 2016 Syrian troops capture important area near the city of Aleppo A Syrian opposition monitoring group and a TV station are reporting that government forces have captured farms near the northern city of Aleppo, tightening the noose around the only gateway leading to rebel-held parts of the city.
June 28, 2016 Lionel Messi says he is quitting Argentina national team Lionel Messi says he is quitting Argentina's national team.
June 28, 2016 Amnesty Int'l says Mexican women victims of sexual torture Claudia Medina Tamariz was asleep in her home in the Gulf coast port of Veracruz with her husband when Mexican marines burst in and arrested them both in August 2012.
June 28, 2016 Rio de Janeiro acting governor warns Olympics could be 'big failure' Rio de Janeiro's acting governor warned Monday that the Olympic Games could be a "big failure," because of budget shortfalls that threaten to compromise security and mobility during the games.
June 27, 2016 Swedish tourist killed by gunmen in Haiti capital A Swedish tourist was fatally shot while walking with his girlfriend in a major commercial district amid what authorities are describing as a rise in violent incidents in Haiti's capital.
June 27, 2016 The Latest: Conservatives to have new leader by September 2 The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 2:25 p.m.
June 27, 2016 Earthquake causes buildings to sway in Mexico City An earthquake has set tall buildings swaying in Mexico City, causing people to leave office buildings and congregate in the streets.
June 27, 2016 Quake hits southern Mexico, sways tall buildings in capital A strong earthquake struck in southern Mexico on Monday afternoon, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage.