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Middle East June 13, 2019

The Latest: UK maritime group warns of incident in Oman Sea

The Latest on Mideast developments amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region (all times local): 10 a.m.

Middle East June 12, 2019

Islamic State in Afghanistan aims to attack US, general says

The Islamic State group in Afghanistan is a "very worrisome" threat to the United States, and U.S. counterterrorism efforts have yet to shrink its extremist ambitions, a senior American general said Wednesday.

The Americas June 12, 2019

US and 25 nations accuse North Korea of violating sanctions

The United States and 25 other countries are accusing North Korea of violating U.N. sanctions by importing far more than the annual limit of 500,000 barrels of refined petroleum products.

The Americas June 12, 2019

El Salvador eyes crackdown on gangs over killings of police

El Salvador's new National Police chief says he has been ordered to crack down on gangs in the face of rising attacks on security forces.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Guatemala election crimes prosecutor on leave due to threats

Guatemala's top prosecutor for electoral crimes has taken temporary leave from his post due to unspecified threats, just days before the country holds national elections.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Rocky start in Colombia's congress for ex-rebel wanted in US

A former top Colombian rebel leader wanted in the U.S. on drug charges has gotten off to a rocky start as a newly sworn-in lawmaker.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Ecuador high court approves marriage for 2 gay couples

Ecuador's highest court on constitutional norms has granted two gay couples the right to marry in a landmark case seeking to expand LGBT rights in the small South American nation.

The Americas June 12, 2019

The Latest: 5, including gunman, detained in Ortiz shooting

The latest on the shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic (all times local): 4:15 p.m.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Argentine ex-official sentenced in money scandal at convent

A court in Argentina has sentenced a former government official to 6 years in prison for illicit enrichment after he tried to hide millions of dollars in cash at a convent.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Journalist killed in southern Mexico, 7th since December

A newspaper in the Mexican state of Tabasco says one of its reporters has been shot dead at her home.

The Americas June 12, 2019

Retirees defy Puerto Rico govt, get pension deal with board

A group of retired public employees has defied Puerto Rico's government and reached a deal with a control board overseeing the island's finances as it works to restructure more than $50 billion in pension liabilities.