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16th of October 2018
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Latin American voters: ‘Throw the bums out’2018-10-12 08:18:24
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Tianqi Lithium shares hit year low as Chile freezes $4.1bn SQM deal2018-10-12 08:04:58
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro clan eyes political dynasty2018-10-12 06:01:29
Nationalist family could dominate country’s political life -
If the Treasury names China a currency manipulator, it's purely political2018-10-12 04:10:46
The semi-annual report comes out any day now. -
IMF readies for danger signals in emerging markets2018-10-11 12:09:31
Fears grow that more countries will require loans as currency and debt woes pile up -
Peru’s Keiko Fujimori arrested in corruption probe2018-10-11 05:02:07
Detention of opposition party leader comes after Supreme Court revokes pardon for father -
Brazil prosecutors probe Bolsonaro economic adviser2018-10-10 16:28:02
Financier Paulo Guedes investigated on suspicion of fraud in pension fund investments -
Brazilian bankers warm towards Bolsonaro2018-10-10 06:16:27
Business leaders find much to like in front-runner’s economic agenda -
Brazilian assets extend rally as Bolsonaro makes congressional gains2018-10-09 15:43:40
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Pemex finds 2 new oil fields in Gulf of Mexico2018-10-09 13:22:32
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Bank of Mexico nominee declares his independence2018-10-09 00:00:43
Jonathan Heath says Banxico will not slavishly follow either Fed or López Obrador -
Bolsonaro aims to rule with ‘bull, bullet and bible’ bloc2018-10-09 00:00:32
Presidential frontrunner helped by anti-establishment wave that swept over congress
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Honduran Migrants Trek North as US Calls for Tighter Borders2018-10-13 19:36:55
More than 1,000 people, including families and women carrying babies, set off from Honduras toward the United States on Saturday, days -
Pope Defrocks 2 Chilean Ex-Bishops for Abusing Minors2018-10-13 18:20:19
Pope Francis has defrocked two Chilean former bishops for sexually abusing minors, the Vatican said Saturday, after a meeting between the pontiff and -
Report: White House Seeks New Approach on Family Separations at Border2018-10-13 08:14:47
A report in The Washington Post says the Trump administration is "actively considering plans that could again separate parents and children at the U. -
Mexican Police Arrest Suspect in Trafficking Along US Border2018-10-13 00:14:38
Police in Mexico have arrested a woman suspected of running a sex trafficking operation along the U.S. border that may be linked to the disappearance -
Right-wing Brazil Candidate Commits to Free Press After Calling It ‘Trash'2018-10-12 21:40:44
Brazil's leading presidential candidate vowed to defend freedom of the press after his tirades against the media and reports of his supporters attack -
Venezuelan Doctors on US Navy Mission to Help Compatriots2018-10-12 18:32:33
A dozen Venezuelan doctors volunteered to join the USNS Comfort as the Navy hospital ship visits three South American countries that are struggling to -
Trudeau: Canada Will Maintain Human Rights Pressure on Saudis2018-10-12 12:11:05
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said he would maintain pressure on Saudi Arabia over human rights despite a diplomatic row between th -
Pence Promises US Backing for Central America if Borders Strengthened2018-10-11 23:45:47
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told Central American countries on Thursday the United States was willing to help with economic development and investm -
Mudslide Kills 12 People in Central Colombia2018-10-11 18:49:46
Colombian disaster officials said at least 12 people died Thursday in a mudslide that swept through their mountainside homes. Officials said the sli -
France Summons Venezuela Ambassador Over 'Suspicious' Death2018-10-11 16:45:17
France's Foreign Ministry says it has summoned Venezuela's ambassador to France over the "suspicious" death earlier this week of an opposition cou -
Amid Violence, Brazil Presidential Candidates Call for Calm2018-10-11 16:39:41
The two presidential candidates who will square off in Brazil's runoff this month are calling for an end to politically motivated violence- an issue -
USNS Comfort Hospital Ship on Humanitarian Mission in South America2018-10-11 05:33:00
The U.S. Navy's Comfort hospital ship departed the Norfolk, Virginia, Naval Station this week. During its 11-week "Enduring Promise" medical assist
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PhRMA promises drug price transparency with new TV ads2018-10-15 13:58:43
The United States' largest drug industry trade group said member companies will begin directing patients to information about prescription drug cost
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Indiana asks Supreme Court to uphold abortion law2018-10-15 13:02:06
Indiana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a state law prohibiting women from seeking abortions based on a fetus' race, sex or disability. -
Georgia police scouring security video for clues in model Kelsey Quayle's death2018-10-15 13:01:39
Police in Georgia released gas station surveillance video in hope of determining who shot an aspiring model to death while she was driving. -
Gallup: Congress' approval rating edges up 3 weeks before midterms2018-10-15 10:58:14
More Americans are approving the way Congress is doing its job, a new Gallup survey showed Monday, with just weeks to go before the key midterm elect -
3 arrested after smashing through gate at Wisconsin air base2018-10-15 10:55:50
A vehicle broke through the security gate at the Wisconsin National Guard base in Milwaukee, putting the refueling base on lockdown for hours. -
Harvard's admissions policies to be tested in court2018-10-15 10:14:42
A high-profile test of affirmative action policy begins on Monday in a Boston courtroom as Harvard University defends its use of race in its admissio -
Trump, first lady tour hurricane-hit Florida; Georgia next2018-10-15 10:01:19
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump witnessed first-hand Monday the impact of Hurricane Michael on northwest Florida. -
DNA test confirms Sen. Elizabeth Warren part Native American2018-10-15 09:16:09
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a DNA report Monday that shows she is part Native American, a detail behind a feud between she and Presi -
Sears files for bankruptcy, plans to close 142 more stores2018-10-15 07:01:30
Sears Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close nearly 150 stores by the end of the year, the iconic retailer announced Monday. -
FAA: Skydiver killed after apparent parachute malfunction2018-10-15 02:11:00
A skydiver was killed when her parachute failed to open during a jump in Lod, Calif. on Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. -
Arkansas animal shelter intruders force dogs to fight in 'bloodbath'2018-10-14 23:51:40
Intruders broke into an Arkansas animal shelter last week and pitted dogs against each other, resulting in a "bloodbath," shelter employees said. -
American newlywed dies during honeymoon in Costa Rica2018-10-14 22:12:07
An American newlywed on honeymoon in Costa Rica was killed after he was caught in heavy floodwaters, his family said in a statement.
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US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley resigns2018-10-09 11:08:01
President Donald Trump said Tuesday UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is leaving the administration "at the end of the year." -
UN calls for probe into death of Venezuelan opposition politician2018-10-09 08:30:54
The UN called Tuesday for a probe into the death of an opposition politician accused of involvement in a failed drone attack against President Nicolas -
Trump apologises to Kavanaugh during White House swearing-in2018-10-09 04:32:45
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in — once again, for the cameras, this time — Monday night at a White House ceremony, but -
Brazil swings far-right: Decisive lead for Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off2018-10-08 14:15:08
Brazil's answer to Donald Trump came awfully close to scoring a first-round knockout. The far-right's Jair Bolsonaro garnered 46% in Sunday's presi -
Brazil stock market soars as far-right candidate eyes run-off win2018-10-08 12:15:29
Brazil's stock market soared on Monday after far-right firebrand Jair Bolsonaro fell just short of an outright victory in the first round of the pres -
Urgent action needed to avoid climate disaster, key UN report warns2018-10-07 22:28:35
Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on thi -
Far-right's Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil vote as race heads to run-off2018-10-07 19:34:41
Polarizing far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro easily won the first round of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday, but charged that "polling pro -
Several killed in Haiti earthquake2018-10-07 02:08:31
An earthquake that struck off the northern coast of Haiti late on Saturday killed at least 11 people and injured more than a hundred when several buil -
US Senate confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court after bitter confirmation battle2018-10-06 16:01:31
The US Senate voted 50 to 48 to confirm embattled nominee Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court in a final vote on Saturday that went ahead despite -
Brazil votes in most divisive presidential race in decades2018-10-06 12:34:46
Brazilians are choosing their leaders Sunday in an election marked by intense anger at the ruling class following years of political and economic turm -
Kavanaugh all but assured of confirmation to Supreme Court2018-10-06 01:25:07
Brett Kavanaugh seems assured of surviving a Supreme Court nomination fight for the ages after two wavering senators said they'd back him despite wee -
On #MeToo anniversary, Kavanaugh vote highlights divide on sexual misconduct2018-10-05 13:33:30
A year after sexual harassment allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein spurred the #MeToo movement, attitudes about accusations of sexual vio
