December 3, 2016 Mexico arrests suspect in killings of 2 priests in Veracruz Mexican authorities have arrested a suspect in the abduction and murder of two priests in Veracruz state last month.
December 3, 2016 The Latest: Syrian bombing pounds rebel-held besieged Aleppo The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 3:00 p.m Russia says it's ready to hold quick talks with the U.S. on the exit of rebels from the besieged city of Aleppo.
December 3, 2016 Malaysia defends rally against 'ethnic cleansing' in Myanmar Malaysia's government has defended plans for a protest to condemn what it called ethnic cleansing of Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya minority, saying it has an obligation to ensure that its neighbor takes steps to prevent the crisis from deteriorating.
December 3, 2016 US envoy in Uruguay concerned over missing ex-Gitmo prisoner The new U.S. ambassador in Uruguay expressed concerns Monday about the lack of information on one of six former Guantanamo prisoners who were resettled in the South American country after being released by U.S. authorities in December 2014.
December 3, 2016 Ruins of homes in Kirkuk a sign of divisions to come in Iraq All along the street, houses have been reduced to rubble in the central Iraqi city of Kirkuk.
December 3, 2016 Theater director asks Putin to protect arts from pressure A Russian theater director is asking President Vladimir Putin to protect the nation's arts scene from interference by officials and vigilantes.
December 2, 2016 Court orders release of Nigeria's detained Shiite leader A federal high court judge is ordering the release of Nigeria's detained Shiite leader and his wife, along with damages of 50 million naira ($167,000) and provision of a home to replace his bulldozed property.
December 2, 2016 Empowered Shiite militias poised to dominate key Iraq town On the road to Tal Afar, an Iraqi city near Syria that's been key to sectarian catastrophes in both countries over the past decade, a mosaic of rag-tag troops advancing against Islamic State militants have one symbol in common.
December 2, 2016 Indonesian police: Treason suspects planned to incite chaos Police say 10 people including prominent Indonesians arrested for suspected treason and other crimes planned to use a mass protest in the capital on Friday to cause chaos and overthrow the government.
