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The Americas14 hours ago

Body of British backpacker, 23, who vanished in Guatemala has been found, group says

The body of a 23-year-old British backpacker who vanished in Guatemala recently has been found, according to a missing persons charity.

Asia24 mins ago

At least 12 missing after 2 boat collisions off China

At least 12 people were missing after two collisions between ships and fishing boats off the southeast coast of China on Tuesday.

Middle East24 mins ago

Christians condemn acquittal of suspected Jerusalem vandals

Christian authorities in Jerusalem are denouncing the acquittal of two Jewish youths suspected of vandalizing a famous monastery.

Europe44 mins ago

Ex-Catalan leader: EU ballot opens door to return to Spain

The former president of Spain's Catalonia region who fled the country after leading an attempt to secede in 2017 says he will return if he is elected to the European Parliament in May.

The Americas44 mins ago

Brazil police: 2 men arrested in killing of Marielle Franco

Police in Brazil have arrested two suspects in the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver.

Europe1 hour ago

UK police: Irish dissidents make claim in letter bomb case

British police say they are "aware" of a claim of responsibility by Irish dissidents with regard to the sending of letter bombs last week.

Africa1 hour ago

Algeria's leader: Freedom fighter, peacemaker, enigma

Algeria's longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been known as a wily political survivor ever since he fought for independence from France in the 1950s and 1960s.

Middle East1 hour ago

Pakistan says 'progress' made at Taliban-US talks in Qatar

Pakistan's foreign minister says "progress has been made" at ongoing peace talks in Qatar between the Taliban and the U.S. that have stretched over two weeks.

Middle East1 hour ago

Group: Egyptian police abuse arrested transgender woman

An Egyptian rights group says authorities have abused a transgender woman arrested last week on charges of belonging to a terrorist group, subjecting her to a forced anal exam that amounted to torture and sexual harassment.