April 9, 2019 UN to help human rights training of Mexico's National Guard Mexico's efforts to calm critics of its newly formed National Guard received a boost Tuesday in the form of an agreement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to assist in the force's training.
April 9, 2019 Ecuador reminds Assange embassy stay can't be permanent Ecuador is reminding WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange once again that he can't stay indefinitely in the nation's London embassy.
April 9, 2019 Heavy rains cause flooding, 'crisis' in Rio de Janeiro Authorities in Rio de Janeiro say heavy rains have flooded many parts of the city and caused at least three deaths.
April 9, 2019 Thai minister says envoys breached diplomatic etiquette Thailand's foreign minister says he will summon representatives from the embassies of the European Union and the United States to discuss why he believes they breached diplomatic etiquette by observing a Thai politician being charged with sedition by police.
April 9, 2019 Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of 'Death to America' Iranian lawmakers have convened an open session of parliament with chants of "Death to America" following the White House's decision to designate Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organization.
April 9, 2019 Brazil's Bolsonaro has a few wins, some missteps in 100 days President Jair Bolsonaro's first 100 days in office have been marked by infighting in his administration, insults to adversaries and allies, praise for Brazil's 1964-1985 dictatorship and a scarcity of bills passed by Congress — pretty much the same as his record as a congressman and as a candidate.
April 8, 2019 Trump administration ends MLB/Cuba baseball deal The Trump administration is moving to end a deal allowing Cuban baseball players to sign contracts directly with Major League Baseball organizations, a change that appears to once again require Cuban players to cut ties with their national program before signing with MLB.
April 8, 2019 Ecuador removes official over close Assange relationship The government of Ecuador has removed an official from its embassy in London who is accused of having a close rapport with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
April 8, 2019 Education minister leaves post amid tensions Brazil's education minister is leaving his post after weeks of uncertainty and rumors around his possible firing.
April 8, 2019 AP Explains: Long reach of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Iran's Revolutionary Guard, designated a "foreign terrorist organization" by the Trump administration on Monday, evolved from a paramilitary, domestic security force with origins in the 1979 Islamic Revolution to a transnational force that has come to the aid of Tehran's allies in the Mideast, from Syria and Lebanon to Iraq.