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May 13, 2016

Brazil's suspended leader vows fight as fill-in urges unity

The new acting president is calling for unity in Brazil, while the leader just suspended by the Senate is vowing to fight what she calls a coup, underscoring the deep political polarization in Latin America's most populous nation.

May 13, 2016

Report: Airstrikes, intel failed to stop Paris attacks plot

A French newspaper says France changed its military strategy last year and started airstrikes in Syria because of concerns months before the attacks on Paris that ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud was plotting to target a concert and take hostages.

May 13, 2016

Cameron's anti-corruption summit faces uphill struggle

British Prime Minister David Cameron gathered world leaders in London Thursday to crack down on corruption — but critics say his mission has been undermined by Britain's tolerance for tax havens and his own indiscreet description of some attending nations as "fantastically corrupt." The meeting has drawn a wide array of politicians from around the world, including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and the presidents of Afghanistan, Nigeria and Colombia.

May 13, 2016

NATO, Polish leaders to break ground for defense site

Poland's foreign minister says the nation's security will be significantly changed by a U.S. missile defense system which is being set up in the country's north.

May 13, 2016

The Latest: Brazil finance minister wants pension reforms

The Latest on Brazil's political crisis following the impeachment and suspension of President Dilma Rousseff (all times local): 12:25 p.m.

May 13, 2016

More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana spotted inside coconuts at border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says officers discovered over 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside fresh coconuts at the United States-Mexico border in Texas.

May 13, 2016

China, US generals to work out mechanism for South China Sea

Top generals from China and the U.S. say they're ready to work out an effective mechanism to prevent confrontation and maintain stability in the South China Sea.

May 13, 2016

Eurozone Q1 growth revised down slightly to 0.5 percent

Economic growth across the 19-country eurozone in the first three months of the year has been revised lower but the region still managed to outperform the U.S. by quite some margin.

May 13, 2016

China indicts former president's top aide

Chinese prosecutors have indicted the former top aide to ex-President Hu Jintao on charges of taking bribes, illegally obtaining state secrets and abuse of power.

May 13, 2016

Tokyo governor under fire for $1800 hotel room, lavish trips

The governor Tokyo has triggered public outrage for flying first-class and staying at up to $1,800-a-night suites in Europe and America during official overseas trips.