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Canadians planning to attend Women's March in Washington DC ordered out of US

The women accused US Border Security of screening 'for what your political beliefs are'.

Jan 21, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman pleads not guilty to federal charges in US

Guzman's lawyers promised a zealous defence to ensure he receives a fair trial.

Jan 21, 2017

By Divya Kishore

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Notorious Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to appear in New York court after being extradited to US

He faces money laundering, drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder charges in various US cities.

Jan 20, 2017

By Divya Kishore

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Chilean President Bachelet hopes Donald Trump will 'respect' Latin America when he assumes office

Bachelet added she wanted Chile's 'good relationship' with the US to continue.

Jan 20, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

Brazilian judge investigating Petrobras corruption dies in plane crash

Teori Zavascki played a key role in Operation Car Wash, Brazil's biggest corruption investigation in years.

Jan 20, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Brazil

Notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman extradited to US

Guzman was recaptured in 2016 after six months on the run.

Jan 20, 2017

By Mark Piggott

Mexico

They fled violence and chaos in Venezuela – now they fear Donald Trump will force them to return

Venezuelans say that they cannot return to Nicolas Maduro's police state.

Jan 19, 2017

By Elle Hardy

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Jamaica's killer cops: How the families of police victims face intimidation and violence

In 2015, 8% of all murders committed across Jamaica were at the hands of law enforcement officials.

Jan 19, 2017

By Josefina Salomon

Goldman Prize-winning environment rights activist Isidro Baldenegro killed in Mexico

Baldenegro was known for his fight against illegal logging in the country's Sierra Madre mountain region.

Jan 19, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Mexico

Mexico shooting: 15-year-old who opened fire on classmates is named

The teenager is believed to have been suffering from depression.

Jan 18, 2017

By Harriet Sinclair

15-year-old boy guns down classmates and teacher in Mexican school

All of those injured in the attack, including the young shooter, have been rushed to the local hospital.

Jan 18, 2017

By Callum Paton

Italian court hands life sentences to 8 South Americans in Operation Condor trial

23 Italians were killed under Operation Condor, in which South American dictatorships eliminated thousands of dissidents.

Jan 18, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Canadian energy companies at high risk of cyber espionage and bomb attacks

Canadian spy agency says energy sector is a target globally for cyber attacks.

Jan 17, 2017

By Rachel Middleton

'Build better cars' German minister responds to Trump's complaint on Europeans not buying American vehicles

Trump targeted carmakers that use low-cost Mexican plants to manufacture vehicles for the US.

Jan 17, 2017

By Lara Rebello

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