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The Americas May 8, 2019

Guatemala probes judge who ordered candidate's arrest

Prosecutors said Wednesday they have opened an investigation into a Supreme Court judge who ordered the detention of former chief prosecutor and presidential candidate Thelma Aldana, who gained international renown for pressing high-profile graft cases against Guatemala's wealthy and powerful.

The Americas May 8, 2019

Brazil's president: Rio to host Formula One again in 2020

Brazil's president says Rio de Janeiro will host the country's Formula One race in 2020, once the city's new autodrome is ready.

The Americas May 8, 2019

ICC prosecutor addresses UN despite US visa ban

The U.S. revocation of a visa for International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has not hindered her from coming to the United Nations to address the Security Council.

The Americas May 8, 2019

UN Chief says 'total disaster' if warming not stopped

The United Nations Secretary-General said the world must dramatically change the way it fuels factories, vehicles and homes to limit future warming to a level scientists call nearly impossible.

The Americas May 8, 2019

Flooding from torrential rains causes emergency in Paraguay

Paraguay has declared a state of emergency for a province along the border with Argentina as torrential rains continue to swell rivers causing floods.

The Americas May 8, 2019

American's stabbing of German burglar deemed self-defense

German authorities have dropped an investigation of a U.S. Army employee who killed a burglar during a home break-in, saying he acted within his rights to defend his family.

The Americas May 8, 2019

Huawei executive expected in Canadian court

An executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei is expected to be back in court to set a date for the start of her extradition hearings.

CONFLICTS May 8, 2019

Spain arrests 5 in Guatemala corruption investigation

Spanish anti-corruption prosecutors have arrested five people who are suspected of being involved in payoffs by a Barcelona company to the former president and vice president of Guatemala.

The Americas May 8, 2019

The Latest: Spain official: US like a 'cowboy' on Venezuela

The Latest on the political conflict in Venezuela (all times local): 8:10 a.m.

The Americas May 8, 2019

AP Interview: German nationalists inspired by Trump campaign

The co-leader of the Alternative for Germany party says Europe's new right could take a page out of U.S. President Donald Trump's populist playbook when it comes to mobilizing support ahead of this month's European elections.

Middle East May 8, 2019

China says US 'further aggravated' tension on Iran

China says the U.S. has "further aggravated" tensions over the Iran nuclear issue.