Killed American family may have been ‘bait’ in Mexican cartel fight: relatives
The nine American women and children killed in northern Mexico were victims of a territorial dispute between an arm of the Sinaloa Cartel and a...
Bolivian protest leader arrives in La Paz to pressure Morales
A Bolivian protest leader who has become a symbol of opposition to President Evo Morales arrived on Wednesday in the nation’s capital, La Paz, where...
Australia to offer farmers hurt by drought up to $688 million in cheap loans
Australia will offer farmers hurt by drought up to A$1 billion ($688.10 million) in cheap loans, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce on...
Malaysia detains Cambodian opposition party vice president: government, other sources
Malaysian immigration authorities have detained Mu Sochua, vice president of the banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), four sources with direct knowledge of the...
China targets individual behavior with ‘green living’ campaign
China launched a national “green living” campaign on Wednesday to urge people to cut waste, save water and plant trees as part of a broader...
Aspiring British finance ministers trade blows over future of the economy
British finance minister Sajid Javid will try to convince voters on Thursday that only the governing Conservative Party can be trusted with the future of...
Bolivian opposition leader arrives in La Paz to raise pressure on Morales
A Bolivian protest leader who has become a figurehead for opposition to President Evo Morales arrived on Wednesday in capital La Paz, where he plans...
Brazil adds four other tankers as suspects for oil spill
After initially naming only one ship, Brazilian authorities have added four more tankers as suspects in the investigation into the source of oil tarring its...
BP invests in city transportation app Whim
BP is investing 10 million euros ($11.08 million) in Finnish transportation app Whim as the oil and gas company seeks to expand its role in...
Chile prosecutor seeks to investigate claims of police torture of protesters
A Chilean prosecutor on Wednesday said he would seek court approval to investigate 14 police officers for allegedly torturing protesters during almost three weeks of...