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The Americas June 11, 2019

Argentina's Macri chooses opposition figure as running mate

Argentine President Mauricio Macri says he's choosing the leader of the largest opposition bloc in the Senate as his running mate in October's presidential election.

The Americas June 11, 2019

9 shot dead in 2 gunbattles in Mexico's Sonora state

Mexican authorities say nine people were killed and a child wounded in two gunbattles in the northern border state of Sonora.

The Americas June 11, 2019

Nicaragua officials release more prisoners after crackdown

Principal leaders of protests against President Daniel Ortega's government and two prominent journalists were freed from prison Tuesday ahead of a June 18 deadline to release the last of hundreds of people the opposition considers political prisoners.

The Americas June 11, 2019

Colombia ex-rebel, wanted in US, sworn in as congressman

A former Colombian rebel leader wanted in the U.S. on drug charges was sworn into office as a congressman on Tuesday in a case that has riled detractors of the still-fragile peace accord with leftist rebels that ended decades of conflict.

The Americas June 11, 2019

Journalists in Haiti demand protection after reporter killed

Attacks against journalists in Haiti are escalating, and the slaying of a radio reporter has prompted media organizations to renew demands that police protect them and give them space to work.

Canada June 11, 2019

Dog, 9 puppies dumped in sealed box at Canada landfill, officials say

A dog and her nine puppies were found sealed inside a box at a landfill in Canada, animal welfare officials said.

The Americas June 11, 2019

Charity watchdog condemns Oxfam for Haiti behavior

England's charity watchdog has condemned Oxfam for having a "culture of poor behavior," in connection with the sexual misconduct scandal involving workers in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

The Americas June 11, 2019

South Korea agencies can't confirm Kim brother as CIA source

South Korean agencies say they cannot confirm a report that the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was a U.S. intelligence source and traveled to Malaysia to meet his CIA contact before being assassinated there in 2017.

The Americas June 10, 2019

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Klay Thompson added 26 and they led a season-saving surge that gave the Golden State Warriors a 106-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

The Americas June 10, 2019

Mexico opening memorials to 'dirty war' torture, killings

The first in a series of memorials to victims of Mexico's "dirty war" against dissidents and guerrillas during nearly 20 years of violence was opened Monday.

The Americas June 10, 2019

Mexico court rules minors can't be held at migrant center

A Mexican court has ruled that authorities must stop detaining minors at a migrant center in Mexico City following the death of a 10-year-old Guatemalan girl there.