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August 8, 2016

Tropical Storm Javier forms off Mexico's Pacific coast

The National Hurricane Center says that Tropical Storm Javier has formed off Mexico's Pacific Coast.

August 8, 2016

Couple has religious wedding in Mexico after decades wait

In a small town tucked into a valley, songs from a local band heralded a religious wedding that had remained out of reach for decades.

August 7, 2016

Williams sisters lose Olympic doubles match for 1st time

Three-time doubles gold medalists Serena and Venus Williams lost an Olympic match as partners for the first time, stunned in the opening round of the Rio de Janeiro Games by the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova and Barbora Strycova 6-3, 6-4.

August 7, 2016

Venezuela charges airline worker, 15 others with trafficking

Venezuelan officials have charged a security official for the Mexican airline Aeromexico and four members of the Venezuelan national guard with conspiring to traffic cocaine.

August 7, 2016

Albania police arrest Italian wanted in Peru drug case

Albanian police say they have arrested an Italian wanted in Peru for a major drug trafficking case eight years ago.

August 7, 2016

Official: US Secretary of State to visit Kenya this month

Kenya's presidential spokesman says the U.S. Secretary of State will visit Kenya this month to discuss regional security.

August 7, 2016

Shirtless Trudeau becomes summer internet fascination

Sightings of a shirtless Justin Trudeau are causing something of a stir across Canada and internationally this summer.

August 7, 2016

Iran nuclear scientist in US spy mystery reportedly executed

An Iranian nuclear scientist caught up in a real-life U.S. spy mystery who later returned to his homeland and disappeared has reportedly been executed under similarly mysterious circumstances.

August 7, 2016

Landslides triggered by remnants of Tropical Storm Earl kill 6

Six people died in landslides in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz as what had been Tropical Storm Earl dumped heavy rains on the region, authorities said Saturday.

August 7, 2016

Afghan general bans Pakistani rupee in southern province

A senior Afghan police official regarded as one of the country's most powerful men has banned the use of the Pakistani currency in the key southern province of Kandahar.