November 13, 2018 Amid crisis, pope gives Vatican's sex abuse expert new role Pope Francis is giving a prominent new role to the Vatican's most trusted sex crimes investigator in a sign that he's looking to improve the Holy See's response to abuse at a time when the church and papacy are facing a credibility crisis.
November 13, 2018 Iran, feeling sanctions bite, looks for outlet in Iraq At this year's Baghdad International Fair, Iranian businessmen displayed thick, colorful Persian rugs to impressed onlookers while others showcased the latest in Iranian manufacturing in power generators and industrial tools.
November 13, 2018 This is heavy: The kilogram is getting an update The kilogram is getting an update.
November 13, 2018 Pence, Abe agree on Nkorea sanction, Indo-Pacific projects U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday reaffirmed the need to keep sanctions on North Korea to achieve its denuclearization as they showcased their bilateral alliance, while Pence also urged Japan to do more to reduce U.S. trade deficit.
November 12, 2018 Mexico to hold another referendum, this time on new train Mexico's president-elect said Monday he will hold another public referendum later this month on his proposal for a railway to connect the main tourist attractions across the Yucatan peninsula.
November 12, 2018 Rights commission expresses deep concern about Brazil The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed deep concern over human rights in Brazil on Monday, saying it will monitor what happens when the government of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro assumes office Jan. 1.
November 12, 2018 Migrant caravan moving to western Mexico city of Guadalajara Several thousand Central American migrants marked a month on the road Monday as they hitched rides to the western Mexico city of Guadalajara and toward the U.S. border.
November 12, 2018 Pakistan frees 2 Taliban members as US envoy visits region Pakistan released two Taliban officials on Monday during U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad's latest visit to the region, in what could be part of American efforts to revive peace talks with the insurgent group, which now controls nearly half of Afghanistan.
November 12, 2018 UN nuclear watchdog: Iran remains within 2015 deal limits The U.N. nuclear watchdog said Monday that Iran remains within the limitations set by the deal reached in 2015 with major powers, aimed at keeping Tehran from building atomic weapons in exchange for incentives.
November 12, 2018 Pence in Japan to discuss trade, N. Korea before summits U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Tokyo on Monday to discuss North Korea and other issues with Japanese officials before heading to two regional summits.
