August 31, 2016 UN body says Sioux must have say in pipeline project The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe must have a say with regard to a $3.8 billion oil pipeline that could disturb sacred sites and impact drinking water for 8,000 tribal members, representatives of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said Wednesday.
August 31, 2016 Tough economic outlook in Brazil after president removed Two dramas that grabbed global attention — the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the removal of Brazil's president — have now concluded.
August 31, 2016 The Latest: IS attack targets Turkey-backed Syrian rebels The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 12:50 p.m.
August 31, 2016 IS spokesman killed in Syria in major blow to militant group The Islamic State group's spokesman and chief strategist, who laid out the blueprint for the extremist group's attacks against the West, has been killed while overseeing operations in northern Syria, the group has announced.
August 31, 2016 The Latest: Vote nears on whether to remove Brazil president The Latest on the impeachment trial of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (all times local): 11:20 a.m.
August 31, 2016 Report: Iran brings security charges against American Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency says authorities have accused a detained American-Iranian dual citizen of "acting against national security." The Wednesday report did not name the suspect, but said he was arrested in the northern city of Gorgan in July, and so appeared to be referring to Robin Shahini.
August 31, 2016 Vote on whether to remove president nears in Brazil's Senate Senators debated the fate of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff into the wee hours of Wednesday, then planned a short break before casting votes that will decide whether to remove her permanently as leader of Latin America's most populous country.
August 31, 2016 Islamic State group says spokesman killed in Syria The Islamic State group says its spokesman has been "martyred" in northern Syria.
August 31, 2016 Pope applauds Colombia peace deal but sidesteps truth panel Pope Francis has praised Colombia's peace deal but has declined an invitation to have a Vatican envoy help select judges for the proposed truth and justice commission.
August 31, 2016 Philippine court hears petitions vs hero's burial for Marcos Human rights victims of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos' regime have filed a last-ditch legal challenge to prevent his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery.
