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Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16 million over crash site photos

The widow of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant was awarded $16 million by a jury on Wednesday over the sharing of photos of...

China reports 1,759 new COVID cases for Aug 24 vs 1,744 day earlier

China reported 1,759 new coronavirus cases for Aug. 24, of which 390 were symptomatic and 1,369 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on...

Mexico hopes deal possible in U.S. trade dispute before panel -minister

Mexico hopes it can resolve a trade dispute with the United States before the matter reaches an arbitration panel, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said...

Latin American leaders back Argentine VP after prosecutor’s request

Latin American leaders sent their support to Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday, after prosecutors asked for extensive prison time in...

Mexican judge accepts charges against former top prosecutor in 2014 student disappearances case

A Mexican judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hear charges against the country's former Attorney General Jesus Murillo in relation to his...

WRAPUP 18-Russian rockets hit Ukrainian town on independence day, 22 killed

At least 22 people died and dozens were wounded on Wednesday when Russian rocket strikes hit a Ukrainian town and set a passenger train...

Tuvalu minister says both China, U.S. needed for climate change action

Both the United States and China need to be on board to ensure peace and bring action on climate change, Tuvalu's foreign minister said...

Latin American leaders back Argentine VP after prosecutor’s prison request

Latin American leaders sent their support to Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday, after a federal prosecutor asked for extensive prison...