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March 24, 2016

American woman arrested in Honduras for allegedly running notorious gang

An American woman was in custody in Honduras for allegedly heading one of the country’s most notorious gangs that has driven thousands to the U.S. to seek refuge, authorities said Wednesday.

March 24, 2016

Peru electoral court lets leader stay in presidential race

A Peruvian electoral court is rejecting a request to bar the leading presidential candidate from running.

March 24, 2016

Chinese man pleads guilty in Iowa killing of girlfriend

A Chinese man has pleaded guilty in eastern China to killing his girlfriend in the United States where the pair were students in the state of Iowa, a court officer said Thursday.

March 24, 2016

Iraq says it's launched offensive to recapture IS-held Mosul

An Iraqi military spokesman says the long-awaited military operation to recapture the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants "has begun." The spokesman for the Joint Military Command, Brig.

March 24, 2016

Chinese man pleads guilty to killing his girlfriend in US

A Chinese man has pleaded guilty in eastern China to killing his girlfriend in the United States where the pair were students in Iowa, a court said Thursday.

March 24, 2016

Colombia, rebels miss deadline to wrap up peace talks

Colombia's government and leftist rebels have missed the target for reaching a deal to end the country's half-century conflict.

March 24, 2016

North Korea claims more progress in missile development

North Korea said Thursday that it had successfully conducted a solid-fuel rocket engine test, which if confirmed would be a major step forward in boosting its missile attack capability against South Korea and the United States.

March 23, 2016

Brazilians traveling abroad reduce spending amid recession

Brazil's Central Bank says Brazilians traveling abroad in February reduced their spending more than 40 percent compared to the same month one year earlier.

March 23, 2016

Former Mexican Foreign Minister Fernando Solana dies at 85

Fernando Solano, who served as Mexico's foreign minister while the North American Free Trade Agreement was negotiated and signed, died Wednesday at age 85.

March 23, 2016

Infamous ex-Toronto mayor will lie in repose at City Hall

Infamous ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford will lie in repose for two days at City Hall before he is laid to rest next week.