The Americas - Page 257

October 22, 2018

Khashoggi's killing threatens Trump dreams for Mideast peace

In recent months, the Trump administration has repeatedly put off the release of its long-awaited Mideast peace plan.

October 22, 2018

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

October 22, 2018

For many Brazilians, election is picking 'lesser of evils'

In the lead up to Brazil's elections, Peter Rooker struggled to find a presidential candidate he believed in out of a field of 13.

October 21, 2018

Ragged, growing caravan of migrants resumes march toward US

Despite Mexican efforts to stop them at the border, about 2,000 Central American migrants swam or rafted across a river separating that country from Guatemala, re-formed their mass caravan in Mexico and vowed to resume their journey toward the United States.

October 21, 2018

Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico as 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm

Hurricane Willa, an "extremely dangerous" storm that was upgraded to a Category 4 late Sunday, was expected to hit Mexico's coast late Tuesday or Wednesday.

October 21, 2018

Hurricane Willa a Category 4 storm in Pacific off Mexico

Newly formed Hurricane Willa rapidly gained force and grew into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico on Sunday, with a potential to make landfall on a western stretch of coast between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta in the coming days.

October 21, 2018

Trump on migrant caravan: 'Onslaught of illegal aliens' represents 'disgrace' to the Dems

President Trump tweeted on Sunday that border security officials continued their "full efforts ... to stop the onslaught of illegal aliens" attempting to travel to the U.S. southern border via a large migrant caravan — while also describing such caravans as "a disgrace to the Democrat Party."

October 21, 2018

US, Turkey to soon begin joint patrols in north Syria

Turkish and American troops could begin conducting joint patrols in a matter of days around the northern Syrian city of Manbij within the coming days, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East said Sunday.

October 21, 2018

Migrant caravan grabs for American Dream, as immigrants forge unique challenge for US, Mexico

The American Dream is alive and well . . . in Guatemala, where Saturday night hundreds of immigrants grew frustrated with the pace of processing by Mexican officials and swarmed the Suchiate River, swimming, floating and pulling themselves across the muddy waters to reach the U.S. 

October 21, 2018

AP Analysis: Saudi prince likely to survive worst crisis yet

The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul is unlikely to halt Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's rise to power, but could cause irreparable harm to relations with Western governments and businesses, potentially endangering his ambitious reform plans.