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September 22, 2016

UN to call for stepped up security for planes and airports

The U.N.

September 22, 2016

Anti-corruption watchdog seeks EU help after Bahamas leaks

Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International is urging the European Union to take the lead in efforts to expose those who represent, or profit, from businesses with secretive links to the world's biggest tax havens.

September 22, 2016

Mexico AG takes over corruption probes of Veracruz governor

Mexico's federal Attorney General's Office says it has taken over two corruption investigations involving the outgoing governor of Veracruz state.

September 22, 2016

The Latest: Russian envoy: Syrian cease-fire is best option

The Latest on the war in Syria (all times local): 12:05 p.m.

September 22, 2016

AP FACT CHECK: Syria's Assad on Aleppo, siege and airstrikes

During an interview with The Associated Press, Syrian President Bashar Assad made several denials, insisting that the city of Aleppo is not under siege and that Syrian and Russian aircraft did not carry out a strike on an aid convoy.

September 22, 2016

Former Dominican anti-drug chief sentenced for drug theft

A court in the Dominican Republic has sentenced a former chief of the police force's anti-drug unit to 20 years in prison.

September 22, 2016

Canada's first Afghan minister now says she was born in Iran

A Canadian lawmaker touted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada's first Afghan-born cabinet minister says she recently learned from her mother that she was born in Iran.

September 22, 2016

Canada and China announce free trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's launched exploratory talks toward a free trade deal with China — Canada's second biggest trading partner.

September 22, 2016

US grants Airbus, Boeing permission to sell aircraft to Iran

Aviation giants Airbus and Boeing Co. have received permission from the U.S. government to sell aircraft to Iran, part of landmark deals potentially worth some $50 billion in total following last year's nuclear accord.

September 22, 2016

Excerpts from AP interview with Syrian president Assad

The Associated Press sat down with Syrian President Bashar Assad at a palace in downtown Damascus.