The Americas - Page 357

May 23, 2017

Nun arrested for allegedly abusing deaf children in Argentina

A Roman Catholic nun from Japan has been arrested and charged on suspicion of helping priests sexually abuse children at a school for youths with hearing disabilities in Argentina, authorities said.

May 23, 2017

US expresses concern for detained Cambodian rights workers

The United States has joined the European Union and U.N.

May 23, 2017

A new type of deal to reduce violence in Syria

The Russian plan to create safe zones in Syria, which came into effect Saturday, is the latest in a string of efforts to ease the country's horrendous violence.

May 23, 2017

Safe zones plan backed by Russia goes into effect

"De-escalation zones" set up in a deal between Russia, Turkey and Iran in mostly opposition-held parts of Syria have gone into effect.

May 23, 2017

Lawyer-turned-liberal leader eyes South Korean presidency

A former anti-government student leader, Moon Jae-in stands poised to succeed ousted leader Park Geun-hye, the daughter of the slain South Korean dictator who jailed him in the 1970s.

May 23, 2017

Prosecution defends evidence in final day of polygamy trial

The trial of two Canadian fundamentalist church leaders charged with polygamy wrapped up Friday with the prosecution arguing the bulk of marriage and personal records entered as evidence corroborate each other.

May 23, 2017

Argentina: Nun arrested for allegedly abusing deaf children

A Roman Catholic nun from Japan has been arrested and charged on suspicion of helping priests sexually abuse children at a school for youths with hearing disabilities in Argentina, authorities said.

May 23, 2017

Death count marches upward to 38 amid Venezuela unrest

A 20-year-old man who was shot in the head is the latest protester to die as mounting unrest in Venezuela enters its second month.

May 23, 2017

Relatives of jailed Venezuelan dissident seek global action

Relatives and lawyers of jailed Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez want the Red Cross to verify his health and are seeking to bring President Nicolas Maduro's government before a Spanish court for alleged terrorism crimes.

May 23, 2017

Death toll in Mexico border drug violence rises to 12

Authorities say gunbattles between rival drug gangs in the Mexican border city of Reynosa have left 12 people dead.