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The Americas June 9, 2019

Anti-corruption protesters, burn tires, block roads in Haiti

Thousands of protesters denouncing corruption have paralyzed much of the Haitian capital as they demand the removal of President Jovenel Moise.

Middle East June 9, 2019

Iran considers releasing Lebanese detainee

Iran is considering releasing a Lebanese resident of the United States who is serving a 10-year sentence on espionage charges following a request from Lebanese officials.

Canada June 9, 2019

Hot chicken wings blamed for Canada teen's 105 mph speeding ticket

A teen driver in Canada who was busted for was speeding said was driving so fact because he had eaten hot chicken wings and really needed to use the bathroom.

The Americas June 8, 2019

Nicaragua OKs criticized amnesty for crimes during protests

Lawmakers allied to Nicaragua's president have approved an amnesty bill for crimes related to last year's anti-government protests, over staunch criticism from the opposition.

Middle East June 8, 2019

US ambassador: Israel can retain parts of West Bank

The U.S. ambassador in Jerusalem says Israel has the right to retain parts, but not all, of the West Bank.

The Americas June 8, 2019

Venezuela reopens border crossing with Colombia

Thousands are crossing into Colombia to buy food and medicine after Venezuela's embattled president reopened a border that had been shut for almost four months.

Middle East June 8, 2019

German FM in Iraq to address regional tensions

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is in Iraq as part of a wider trip to the Middle East seeking to de-escalate tensions between Iran and the United States.

The Americas June 7, 2019

Jailed Citgo executives ordered to stand trial in Venezuela

A judge in Venezuela has ordered a trial in the case of six American oil executives held for 18 months on corruption charges that have contributed to tensions with the U.S.

The Americas June 7, 2019

Neymar's accuser testifies to Sao Paulo police in rape case

A 26-year-old model who has accused Brazilian soccer star Neymar of raping her in a Paris hotel testified to Sao Paulo police for about six hours Friday, days after giving two television interviews detailing her allegations.

The Americas June 7, 2019

Judge halts new airport project outside Mexico City

A Mexican anti-graft group says a judge has provisionally halted a project to turn an air base into a new civilian and military airport north of the capital.

RELIGION June 7, 2019

Prosecutor accuses Argentine bishop close to pope of abuse

A bishop close to Pope Francis has been formally accused of sexually abusing seminarians, a public prosecutor's office in Argentina said Friday.