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Middle East May 12, 2019

Iranian media say reformist magazine closed by authorities

Iranian media say the country's authorities have shut down a reformist magazine that urged negotiations with the United States.

The Americas May 11, 2019

Remains of 34 found at clandestine sites in western Mexico

Mexican authorities have discovered the remains of at least 34 people at two separate properties in the western state of Jalisco.

The Americas May 11, 2019

Cuban gay rights groups hold unauthorized march in Havana

Gay rights activists using social media organized an unauthorized march down eight blocks of one of Havana's main thoroughfares before they were stopped by police.

The Americas May 11, 2019

The Latest: Guaidó asks for relations with US military

The latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he's instructed his political envoy in Washington to immediately open relations with the U.S. military.

The Americas May 11, 2019

Italy explains refusal to recognize Venezuela's Guaido

Italy is explaining its refusal to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president, saying it doesn't want to contribute to any "radicalization" of sides in the political crisis.

The Americas May 11, 2019

Crowds decline at Venezuela protests amid fears of crackdown

A modest crowd of Venezuelans has taken to the streets to show support for the opposition-led congress which has come under increasing pressure from the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

The Americas May 10, 2019

Thousands protest in Rio against education budget cuts

Thousands of people are gathering in Rio de Janeiro to protest against budget cuts to Brazil's public education sector.

The Americas May 10, 2019

Brazilian judge gives Bolsonaro 5 days to clarify gun decree

A Brazilian supreme court judge said Friday that President Jair Bolsonaro and his Justice Ministry had five days to respond to opposition assertions that a recently passed gun decree was unconstitutional.

The Americas May 10, 2019

Cuba launches rationing in face of economic crisis

The Cuban government says it will begin rationing chicken, eggs, rice, beans, soap and other basic products in the face of a grave economic crisis.

The Americas May 10, 2019

Venezuela's Guaidó puts on brave face after failed uprising

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó wants to jumpstart his movement to oust Nicolas Maduro following last week's failed military uprising.

The Americas May 10, 2019

6 detained for attack on Argentine lawmaker

Six people have been detained for a "mafia-style" attack in Argentina that seriously wounded a lawmaker and left a provincial official dead, authorities said Friday.