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The Americas May 29, 2019

Norway says Venezuelan talks making progress

Norway's government on Wednesday praised progress made in talks between representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the political opponents trying to oust him, even as tensions mounted back home.

The Americas May 29, 2019

Peru leader demands confidence vote on anti-corruption plan

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is calling on the nation's congress to usher through five reforms aimed at quashing endemic corruption through a vote of confidence.

RELIGION May 29, 2019

Vatican corrects omission in pope's quote about McCarrick

The Vatican communications office on Wednesday corrected the Italian transcript of Pope Francis' comments about disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

The Americas May 28, 2019

Brazil authorities transfer inmates after rioting kills 55

Brazilian security officials said Tuesday nine inmates blamed for killing sprees in several prisons will be transferred to stricter federal facilities, after two days of unrest left 55 prisoners dead and authorities rushing to prevent the violence from spreading.

RELIGION May 28, 2019

Pope says Argentine bishop now facing Vatican abuse trial

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is on trial at the Vatican on accusations he sexually abused seminarians.

The Americas May 28, 2019

High fashion: North Macedonia uncovers drug-laced clothes

Authorities in North Macedonia have charged three people with smuggling a suitcase packed with cocaine-laced clothes into the country from Peru.

Middle East May 28, 2019

Trump team faces tough audiences as it sells Mideast plan

President Donald Trump's top Mideast advisers face skeptical audiences as they visit several locations in the region and in Europe starting Tuesday to rally support for what they have billed as a workshop on the economic foundations of peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

CRIME May 28, 2019

Man sentenced after his wife disappears during honeymoon at sea

A man whose wife disappeared at sea during the couple's honeymoon was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday — two years after officials found him floating in a well-stocked lifeboat with $100,000 in stolen coins.

Brazil May 28, 2019

Nearly 60 inmates killed across four Brazil prisons over two days of violence

Nearly 60 inmates were killed at four different prisons in the capital of Brazil’s northern Amazonas state over two days amid apparent riots, authorities said.

The Americas May 28, 2019

Seasoned diplomat appointed EU's special envoy for Venezuela

The European Union says it has appointed former Uruguayan foreign minister and seasoned diplomat Enrique Iglesias as the bloc's special envoy for Venezuela.

The Americas May 28, 2019

Malaysia to send back plastic waste to foreign nations

Malaysia says it will send back some 3,000 metric tonnes (330 tons) of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia in a move to avoid becoming a dumping ground for rich nations.