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Ecuador and US Poised to Sign Trade Deal

Ecuadorian President Noboa says agreement is imminent

Former South Korean President Remains Defiant After Life Sentence for Rebellion

Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted of leading an insurrection against the government.

Myanmar Resistance Leader Surrenders to Military After Clashes with Rival Force

The prominent leader of an independent resistance group was attacked by rivals loyal to the main opposition force.

Trump Leads First Meeting of Peace Council; US Allies Distrust New Body

The former president convenes representatives from over two dozen countries in his new Peace Council initiative.

Cuba Begins Distribution of Humanitarian Aid from Mexico

The aid shipment comes as the U.S. energy embargo has deepened Cuba's economic crisis.

Mexico Declines to Join Trump's Peace Board, Will Only Observe

The Mexican president says the country will not participate in the Washington-backed Peace Board that will oversee the next phase of the peace plan.

Russian and Ukrainian Envoys Meet in Geneva for US-Mediated Talks

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv gather in Switzerland for another round of peace negotiations a week before the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Australia Refuses to Repatriate 34 Women and Children from Syria

The Australian government will not bring back a group with alleged ties to the Islamic State, officials say.

México and Canada Seek to Accelerate Trade and Security Partnerships Ahead of USMCA Review

The two countries are working to strengthen cooperation before a key trade agreement is revisited this year.

Greece to Seek Photos of Nazi Executions Offered for Sale Online

The Greek government aims to obtain images that allegedly show the final moments of 200 Greeks executed by a Nazi firing squad in Athens.

Rio Carnival Honors Brazil's Lula, Raising Legal Risks

Samba school parade celebrates former president, but could face legal challenges.

Colombian President Accepts Rebel Proposal for Investigative Commission

Petro agrees to commission that will examine potential drug trafficking ties

Iran Meets with UN Nuclear Agency Ahead of Next Round of Talks with US

The meeting comes as Iran and the US prepare for another round of negotiations on the nuclear deal.

US Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria

Attacks come in retaliation for recent attacks by the militant group

Iran's Crown Prince Calls for Action Against Tehran

Exiled prince urges world leaders to increase pressure on Iranian regime.

Rubio Expresses Desire to Maintain Transatlantic Ties Despite Growing Divide

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized America's desire to preserve the transatlantic alliance.

African Union Holds Annual Summit Amid Youth Criticism

The continent's main regional body meets in Ethiopia to discuss Africa's future.

US Completes Transfer of IS Detainees from Syria to Iraq

Thousands of ISIS prisoners have been moved for trial, says US Central Command

UK High Court Rules Palestine Action Group Ban Was Illegal

The court found the government's decision to outlaw the activist group was unlawful.

Father in Gaza Searches Rubble for Family Remains

Mahmoud Hammad sifts through the debris of his destroyed home, seeking closure after a deadly conflict.

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