Trump, top diplomat pick differ on multiple fronts

Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state signaled Wednesday he is prepared to diverge from the US president-
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM

What we know

An explosive but unsubstantiated political research dossier on Donald Trump's links to Russia alleges that his
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM

NYC mayor warns of actions if Muslims attacked

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has threatened of stern actions if Muslims are attacked in hate crimes against them.
10 January 2017, 07:49 AM

In a first, envoy to Canada quits

The US ambassador to Canada announced his resignation Friday, becoming the first to yield to a demand by Donald Trump that
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM

33 killed in new Brazil prison riot

At least 33 inmates were killed by their rivals at a prison in northern Brazil yesterday, days after a riot by warring gangs left dozens
6 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Mosul displacement tops 125,000: UN

More than 125,000 Iraqis have been displaced since the start in October of an offensive to retake Mosul from jihadists,
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Guterres aims to make 2017 'a year for peace'

The new United Nations chief Antonio Guterres yesterday said he would like to make 2017 a year to "put peace first,"
1 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump again doubts US intelligence reports

President-elect Donald Trump again cast doubt Saturday on a US intelligence finding that Russia meddled in the US
1 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Colombia passes Farc rebel's amnesty law

Colombia's Congress on Wednesday passed a law granting amnesty to FARC rebels as part of the country's peace
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

UN 'causes problems'

US President-elect Donald Trump launched a fresh salvo of accusations against the United Nations Wednesday, saying
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

US poised for retaliation

President Barack Obama's administration is poised to announce a series of retaliatory measures against Russia over
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Poll shows Obama still most admired by Americans

In a survey released Wednesday, US President Barack Obama beat out Donald Trump as the man most admired by
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Kerry's Middle East peace framework

There was little new in US Secretary of State John Kerry's outline for measures to revive peace talks between Israel
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Cuba outlaws 'cult of personality'

There will be no Fidel Castro streets or plazas in Cuba, in keeping with the late revolutionary leader's wishes, as spelled out in a law
28 December 2016, 18:37 PM

Kirchner charged in corruption case

Former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner was charged in a corruption case Tuesday and slapped with a $630-million asset freeze
28 December 2016, 18:32 PM

Birthday party of the year

A huge crowd turned out Monday to celebrate the 15th birthday of Rubi Ibarra, a small-town Mexican girl -- though it was fewer than
27 December 2016, 18:23 PM

Under pressure, Trump to shut controversial charity

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he intends to dissolve his charitable foundation, the Donald J.
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Vote will make peace 'much harder': Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the UN vote demanding Israel halt settlements in Palestinian
25 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Obama moves to tie Trump's hands

The White House blocked new leases for oil and gas drilling in sections of the Arctic and Atlantic Tuesday, a high-
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

China returns seized US sea drone

China has returned a US underwater probe it seized in the South China Sea, the Pentagon confirmed after Beijing's
20 December 2016, 18:00 PM