Vatican denies book’s allegations of impending default
The Vatican on Tuesday dismissed allegations in a new book that the Holy See risks default in the next few years because of falling donations,...
North Korea leader Kim vows to clear South Korea relics from Kumgang resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said South Korean facilities in the North’s Mt Kumgang tourist resort must be removed and rebuilt in a modern...
Bolivians angry over vote count storm capital as election hangs in balance
Thousands of Bolivians furious over what they saw as an attempt by leftist President Evo Morales to rig Sunday’s election protested outside the hotel in...
Egypt accepts invitation to meet in U.S. over Ethiopia dam dispute
Egypt said on Tuesday it had accepted a U.S. invitation to a meeting of foreign ministers over a project for a giant hydropower dam on...
In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family
The mug shot-style photo of Ovidio Guzman that appeared as he was apprehended oozed defiance. Chin jutting out, eyes trained on the camera, the handsome...
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Lam with ‘interim’ chief executive: FT
China is drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with an “interim” chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed...
Haitian Catholics march for political reform as protests spread
As Haiti entered a sixth week of violent anti-government protests over corruption and economic woes, Catholic leaders held a rare march on Tuesday calling for...
Brazil pension reform clears Congress, stocks hit new highs
Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s pension system to stabilize public finances and restore business confidence, setting up President Jair...
Fire still burning at New Zealand convention center, APEC hosting in doubt
A massive fire at a convention center under construction at a casino complex in Auckland was still spewing thick smoke across New Zealand’s largest city...
Vice president of Bolivia’s electoral board resigns over early count controversy
The vice president of Bolivia’s electoral board tendered his resignation to the government of President Evo Morales, citing the “foolish” decision by the rest of...