May 21, 2016 G-7 commits to step up controls on terrorist financing The Group of Seven major economies have agreed to more aggressive action to fight financing of terrorism.
May 21, 2016 1 dead in Chile protests as president speaks in congress Violent protests have broken out in Chile as President Michelle Bachelet presents a state-of-the-nation report to Congress.
May 21, 2016 Man mauled after entering Chile zoo's lion pen, 2 cats slain Authorities at a Chilean zoo say two lions were killed after they severely mauled a man who stripped naked and entered their enclosure in an apparent attempt at suicide.
May 21, 2016 Mexico City declares pollution alert, restricts auto usage Mexican authorities have issued a new smog alert for the capital after ozone levels rose to almost twice acceptable limits.
May 21, 2016 Fire evacuation orders lifted north of Fort McMurray Alberta officials have lifted mandatory evacuation orders in some areas north of Fort McMurray, where a raging wildfire has forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people and the closure of oil sands operations.
May 21, 2016 North Korean diplomat who negotiated '94 deal with US dies North Korea's state media says a top diplomat who negotiated a short-lived 1994 deal with the United States to freeze its nuclear programs in exchange for international aid has died.
May 21, 2016 Lew: G-7 finance leaders seek to reassure on global economy U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says finance leaders of major industrial countries meeting in Japan need to find ways to use all the "policy levers" they have to help counter anxiety over global economic prospects.
May 21, 2016 Fujimori hit by money laundering probe before Peru election Prosecutors in Peru are investigating presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and her American husband for alleged money laundering.
May 21, 2016 Sugar shortage leads Coca-Cola to halt Venezuela production Coca-Cola is halting production in Venezuela of its namesake beverage due to a sugar shortage brought on by the country's grinding economic crisis.
May 20, 2016 US says Iraqi forces have retaken southwestern town of Rutba U.S. military officials say Iraqi forces have retaken the southwestern town of Rutba after Islamic State fighters who had occupied the town fled or put up only light resistance.