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The Americas 1 day ago

Mexican cartels extorting avocado producers raises price of guacamole, report says

Next time a restaurant tells you “Guac will be extra,” this might be the reason why.

White House just in

Trump should confront China on North Korean nukes during his Asia trip

When President Trump visits Beijing on his Asian trip now in progress, China is expected to roll out the red carpet. But Chinese leaders are spooked.

World 12 mins ago

Widow of slain Pakistani spy blames popular news anchor

Pakistani police have reopened an investigation into the killing of a former spy whose widow has alleged that a popular news anchor was behind his abduction.

World 38 mins ago

Saudi princes, others arrested in sweep viewed as show of force by crown prince

Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of princes and former officials as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe that further cements control in the hands of its young crown prince.

World 52 mins ago

French women ask Macron for attack plan against sexual abuse

Prominent French filmmakers, authors and others want President Emmanuel Macron to launch an "attack plan" against sexual violence amid an upsurge in revelations about past abuses ...

World 1 hr ago

Prominent Nubian activist dies in detention in Egypt

An Egyptian lawyer and an activist say a prominent Nubian activist has died in detention.

RELIGION 2 hrs ago

Russia struggles with legacy of 1917 Bolshevik Revolution

They played key roles in Russia's 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, which triggered a civil war that killed millions, devastated the country and redrew its borders.

World 2 hrs ago

Man detained after opening fire in Norway; no injuries

Police in Norway say they have a detained a man with a firearm who is suspected of opening fire in central Oslo.

World 2 hrs ago

The Latest: Abe says he and Trump had good talk during golf

The Latest on President Donald Trump's trip to Asia (all times local): 4:45 p.m.

EXECUTIVE 3 hrs ago

Trump, Japan's Abe meet before start of high-stakes diplomacy

The display of friendship that President Donald Trump received from Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday will soon give way to high-stakes diplomacy.

World 3 hrs ago

Slovak neo-Nazi leader defeated in regional election

Slovakia's neo-Nazi parliamentary party has suffered a blow after its chairman failed to get re-elected as the head of a regional government.

World 3 hrs ago

As crisis looms, Trump, Abe strengthen bond on the links

With a round of golf, a custom cap and a hamburger of American beef, President Donald Trump's first trip to Asia began with a taste of home.

World 3 hrs ago

Militants storm security compound in Yemen, kill 5 soldiers

Militants set off a large car bomb outside a security headquarters in Yemen's southern port city of Aden early Sunday before storming the compound and placing snipers on the roof, ...