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Colombia embarks on path to peace with historic accord
Joshua Goodman and Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 10:40pm
After a half-century of combat that spilled blood across this South American nation, Colombians have embarked on a new, but difficult path to settle their political differences with the signing of a historic peace accord between the government and leftist rebels.
WHO: Excessive air pollution affects 92 percent of people
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 10:33pm
The World Health Organization says more than nine out of 10 people worldwide live in areas with excessive air pollution, contributing to problems like strokes, heart disease and lung cancer.
Failure to get Syria cease-fire stole spotlight at UN
Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 10:31pm
The failed attempt by the U.S. and Russia to revive a cease-fire in Syria stole the spotlight at the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders but every other global hotspot had its moment — and there were some chuckles as well including a message to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to be ready to receive his gift of a "white bull" from South Sudan.
Mexico's governing party strips governor of party support
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 9:42pm
An internal committee of Mexico's governing party said Monday that it decided to strip party rights from one of its state governors under federal investigation for corruption.
Colombia, FARC sign historic peace deal ending long conflict
Joshua Goodman and Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 9:21pm
Colombia's government and its largest rebel movement signed a historic peace accord Monday in an emotional ceremony that seeks to put an end to a half-century of combat and put the war-weary nation on the path to reconciliation.
Kerry meets Venezuelan president amid escalating tensions
Vivian Salama, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 8:52pm
Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that he is "deeply concerned" about escalating political tensions in Venezuela as he held his first official meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Driving rain and wind diverts plans for Canadian royal tour
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 6:31pm
Plans to show off one of British Columbia's most beautiful areas to Prince William and his wife, Kate, were scuttled by bad weather.
The Latest: Colombia accord signing ends with 'Ode to Peace'
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 5:51pm
The latest on the signing of a historic peace deal in Colombia (all times local):
Azerbaijan holds referendum on presidential term extension
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 5:41pm
Amid international criticism, Azerbaijanis held a referendum Monday on proposed constitutional changes that would extend the presidential term and powers in the ex-Soviet republic.
72 accused of running drug-trafficking ring in Puerto Rico
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 5:21pm
Authorities in Puerto Rico say 72 people have been indicted on charges of operating a multimillion-dollar drug-trafficking ring.
Families of missing 43 students lead march in Mexico
Maria Verza, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 5:02pm
The families of 43 missing Mexican college students led a march of unions, students and other supporters through the capital Monday to demand the young men be found on the second anniversary of their disappearance.
Colombia's government, FARC rebels sign historic peace accord to end half-century conflict
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 4:31pm
Colombia's government, FARC rebels sign historic peace accord to end half-century conflict.
Iran: Utah state senator didn't mention job when visiting
Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 4:15pm
Iran's Foreign Ministry says a Utah state senator who traveled to Iran in May did not clarify his job as senator in his visa application.
Lawyer for Mexico drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman claims torture
Maria Verza, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 3:11pm
A lawyer for Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman said Monday he will argue that his client has been the victim of torture.
Magellanic penguin mating season begins in Argentina
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 3:01pm
Thousands of Magellanic penguins are arriving at Argentina's Punta Tombo peninsula for their breeding season.
Human rights groups denounce displacement in El Salvador
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 3:01pm
Human rights activists in El Salvador say more than 1,000 people have been internally displaced by threats from gangs and, in some cases, from authorities since the beginning of 2015.
Rio police kill drug suspect who made bold hospital escape
The Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 2:21pm
Brazilian police fatally shot a suspected drug trafficker Monday who had stunned Rio de Janeiro by pulling off a violent escape from a hospital three months ago.
Iran releases Canadian-Iranian professor held since June
Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Posted Sep 26th - 2:03pm
A Canadian-Iranian retired professor was released from prison on "humanitarian grounds" and flown out of Iran on Monday, Iran's state-run news agency said, ending her months of detention alongside other dual nationals swept up by hard-liners in the security services.
