Sony Hack: US Could Employ Sanctions, Terrorism Sponsor Designation Against North Korea
The U.S. will not bomb North Korea over its role in the Sony cyberattack, experts say, but it has other weapons.
US-Cuba Deal May Leave Venezuela More Isolated
Venezuela, already battling a torrent of economic problems, may now see its closest ally drift further away.
President Obama Announces Historic Shift In US-Cuba Policy
U.S. diplomatic relations with Havana will be restored in the biggest thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations in more than 50 years.
Alan Gross, US Citizen Detained In Cuba For Five Years, Released As Obama Readies Announcement Normalizing Relations
President Obama has announced a major shift in U.S.-Cuba policy on Wednesday, just hours after the release of U.S. prisoner Alan Gross.
Immigration Reform 2014: Sarah Saldaña Confirmed As Head Of Immigration Enforcement Agency
Sarah Saldaña emerged from a partisan battle to lead the agency charged with carrying out President Obama's deportation policy shift.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Announces Committee To Investigate US Crimes
President Nicolás Maduro, lashing out over U.S. sanctions, announced a committee to investigate U.S. war crimes abroad and civil rights violations at home.
Mexico's Vigilantes Resurface, Faulting Government For Failing To Take Down Knights Templar Cartel
The so-called self-defense groups donned AK-47s and blockaded roads, saying the government wasn't protecting them from the cartels.
Venezuela Plane Takedowns Highlight Latin America's Aerial Drug War
The practice of shooting down planes suspected of smuggling drugs is spreading through Latin America.
Japan Gears Up For Vote On Shinzo Abe's Economic Reform Agenda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will likely see victory for his party in Sunday's elections, but the size of the win is what matters for his economic reform agenda.
US Congress Passes Venezuela Sanctions Bill Due To Human Rights Violations Against Caracas Protesters
President Nicolás Maduro lashed out against U.S. lawmakers as "insolent imperialists" over the measures.
Brazil Truth Commission Report On Military Era Abuses Brings Rousseff To Tears
The account of torturing and killing brought Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, herself a victim of military torture, to tears.
US Sanctions On Venezuela Are About To Pass, But Will They Bite?
Republican lawmakers cheered the Senate bill, but some say it's really meant to play to a Florida audience.
Mexico's Missing Students: Some Families Of The Disappeared Doubt Official Version Of Events
Some relatives of the disappeared voiced suspicions that authorities may have planted the remains.
As Thai King Bhumibol Is Ailing, Elites Worry About Crown Prince's Ties To Former Prime Minister Thaksin
Thailand's royal drama is deepening as elites fret about the crown prince's ties to divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
After Missing Mexican Student's Remains Identified, Father Vows To Keep Up Pressure On Government
After confirmation that his son, one of Mexico's 43 missing students, was dead the man's father vowed to fight for justice.
The Child Migrants Crisis Has Faded, But Family Detentions Are Forging Ahead
The facility aims to deter Central American migrants from crossing the border. But the migration numbers have been declining for months.
Uruguay's President And Volkswagens: Mujica Gets Another Beetle
The president rejected a $1 million offer on his famous blue 1987 model last month.
Eric Garner Chokehold Case Fuels Demands For Police Reform
A 14-minute video didn't persuade a grand jury to indict a cop for Eric Garner's death. What kind of police reform could work?
Venezuelan Protest Leader Maria Corina Machado Faces Indictment On Assassination Conspiracy Charges
The charges against activist Maria Corina Machado could bolster some U.S. lawmakers' push for expanding sanctions against Venezuela.
Thailand's Royal Family Embroiled In Corruption Scandal
A bribery scandal has enveloped members of the royal family as the monarchy may be facing its most delicate moment.
Venezuela Prison Deaths: International Pressure Grows For Probe
Venezuela is facing pressure to investigate the deaths of 35 prisoners. Authorities say they died from drug overdoses.
Venezuela's Currency, Bonds Plummet As Government Grapples With Oil Prices
Warnings over further economic turmoil in Venezuela are becoming louder after OPEC declined to cut oil production last week.
FARC, Colombia Aim To Restart Peace Talks In Cuba After General's Release
The spotlight now shifts from the jungles of Colombia to a well-guarded meeting hall in Cuba.
Nicaragua Sets Canal Construction Start Date In December, Leaving Questions Over Funding, Environmental Impact
The public is still in the dark about who's funding the project rivaling Panama, and what its environmental impact may be.
Newly Arrived Immigrants Navigate Their First American Thanksgiving, Turkey And All
Newly arrived immigrants across the U.S. are navigating America's prime immigrant holiday for the first time this year.
Utah Drops ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Immigration Provision
The "show me your papers" provision allowed police to check a person's immigration status during a routine stop.
Ferguson, Missouri, Protests: International Newspapers, Media Showcase Violence, Destruction, Flames
Global media showcased photos of overnight clashes, touting the incident as an eruption of long-simmering U.S. racial tension.
Immigration Reform 2014: Will Obama's New Immigration Enforcement Plan Fix Secure Communities' Problems?
The Obama administration's revamped program holds the fate of about 7 million undocumented immigrants not receiving deportation relief.
Uruguay's President José Mujica Backtracks After Calling Mexico A 'Failed State'
President José Mujica is backtracking after his comments on Mexico caused a diplomatic dustup.
Immigration: Obama Las Vegas Speech Pressures Congress, #PassABill Trends On Twitter
The president was back in campaign mode during his Las Vegas speech, selling his immigration plan and blaming the Republicans for inaction.
