The Americas - Page 749

August 21, 2016

Duterte threatens to withdraw Philippines from UN, hits US

The Philippines' brash-talking president has threatened to withdraw his country from the United Nations in his latest outburst against critics of his anti-drugs campaign that has left hundreds of suspects dead.

August 21, 2016

AP EXPLAINS: The history and future of Colombia's conflict

Deep in the country's southern jungles, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia are preparing for a peace deal that they and the government say could be just weeks away.

August 20, 2016

Former Somalia PM who lost US court battle dies: president

Somalia's president has announced the death of a former prime minister who lost a long court battle in the United States over accusations of killing and torture.

August 20, 2016

University bondholders file suit against Puerto Rico

A lawsuit filed on behalf of University of Puerto Rico bondholders is asking a federal court to stop the commonwealth from diverting $89 million in tuition and fees that are pledged for bond payments.

August 20, 2016

Turkish PM says US should 'speed up' cleric's extradition

Turkey's prime minister says his government wants the United States to speed up procedures for the extradition of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey accuses of orchestrating last month's violent coup attempt.

August 20, 2016

AP EXPLAINS: Who are Philippine communist rebels?

Communist rebels in the Philippines have fought one of Asia's longest-running insurgencies.

August 20, 2016

AP EXPLAINS: Why Kashmir has been torn by decadeslong strife

When news spread in early July that Indian troops had killed a charismatic commander of Indian-controlled Kashmir's biggest rebel group, the public response was spontaneous and immense.

August 20, 2016

Colombian rebel leader wants to see comrade held in US free

One of Colombia's most-grizzled and important rebel fighters is calling on President Barack Obama to do more to support peace and to free a guerrilla leader jailed for more than a decade in the United States.

August 20, 2016

Guatemala prosecutors accuse ex-soldier in 1982 massacre

Prosecutors in Guatemala presented charges on Friday against a former soldier deported last week from the United States for his alleged involvement in the slaughter of more than 200 people more during his country's grueling civil war.

August 19, 2016

Colombia urges UN to quickly deploy peace verification team

Colombia's high commissioner for peace is urging the U.N.