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Middle East May 8, 2019

AP EXPLAINS: Iran's nuclear program as 2015 deal unravels

Iran has set a 60-day deadline for world powers to renegotiate the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal, a year to the day after President Donald Trump pulled America from the landmark accord.

The Americas May 8, 2019

US lifts sanctions for Venezuelan general who defied Maduro

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on a top Venezuelan general who broke ranks with President Nicolás Maduro, trying to help the opposition regain momentum in the face of a government crackdown following last week's failed uprising.

IMMIGRATION May 7, 2019

Appeals court allows Trump administration to send back asylum seekers to Mexico to wait out court process

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals late Tuesday granted the Trump administration's request to send asylum seekers back to Mexico to wait out court proceedings temporarily.

World May 7, 2019

Philippines sets deadline for Canada to ship out garbage in filthy standoff

Canada has agreed to pay to re-export the waste it shipped to the Philippines back home, but "bureaucratic red tape" is slowing down the process, according to Filipino officials.

The Americas May 7, 2019

Brazil's Bolsonaro signs decree easing gun laws

President Jair Bolsonaro is loosening Brazil's strict gun laws with a new decree, delivering on a campaign promise to make it easier for Brazilians to buy guns and ammunition.

The Americas May 7, 2019

European-led group seeks to help end Venezuelan crisis

A mostly European group of nations said Tuesday it will send a high-level delegation to Venezuela to propose solutions to that country's protracted crisis.

Middle East May 7, 2019

US Secretary of State Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made an unannounced trip to Iraq as Washington warns Iran against any action against American interests in the Middle East.

CONFLICTS May 7, 2019

Prosecutor requests 20 years in jail for ex-Peru president

Prosecutors in Peru are asking a judge to sentence former President Ollanta Humala to 20 years behind bars for his alleged role in Latin America's biggest graft scandal.

Middle East May 7, 2019

Palestinians: EU, Russia and UN should counter US peace plan

The Palestinian U.N. ambassador said Tuesday that the European Union, Russia and the United Nations should take action to save a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if the long-awaited U.S. peace plan doesn't lead to two independent nations.

The Americas May 7, 2019

The Latest: Venezuela top court targets opposition leaders

The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Venezuela's pro-government Supreme Court has opened a criminal investigation against seven opposition lawmakers in the aftermath of a failed attempt to spark a military uprising against President Nicolas Maduro.

The Americas May 7, 2019

Cuba cancels Conga Against Homophobia parade

The Cuban government has cancelled a parade widely seen as a sign of progress on gay rights.