Nepali Villagers Flee After Landslide Cuts Off Major River
Rising waters behind the earth dam created by the landslide could burst through, inundating villages for miles downstream, officials say.
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With Syria's Army Losing Ground, A Boost From Hezbollah
President Bashar Assad has suffered a series of recent military setbacks. But Hezbollah keeps fighting in alliance with Syria's army, and it scored a recent victory along the border with Lebanon.
Iranian Court Begins Espionage Trial Of 'Washington Post' Reporter
Iran's state news agency says Jason Rezaian, 39, "is accused of espionage for the US government and activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Accusations Pile Up Against Panama's Former President
One of Central America's richest and most eccentric former politicians, Ricardo Martinelli, may soon face charges for stealing millions of dollars from the government during his five years in power.
Huge Crowd In El Salvador For Beatification Of Slain Archbishop
The ceremony for Oscar Romero — who was gunned down during Mass in the capital, San Salvador, in 1980 — is the last step before being declared a saint by the Vatican.
Dozens Dead In Mexican Shootout Between Gangs, Police
At least 43 people were killed in what is being described as the worst gun battle with drug gangs in recent memory.
Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable Reach Merger Deal
The deal would make Charter Communications a significant rival to Comcast, which had also sought to buy Time Warner but it met regulatory objections.
Ireland Votes Overwhelmingly To Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Both sides in the debate conceded that the referendum to enshrine marriage equality in the Irish constitution has succeeded.
Senate Blocks Bill To End Government Collection Of Phone Records
The Senate worked late into the night but failed to agree on extending government surveillance programs under the USA Patriot Act before adjourning for the Memorial Day holiday.
Your Roommate In The Nursing Home Might Be A Bedbug
If you're in a medical facility, bedbugs should not be on your worry list. But infestations of the bloodsucking insects in nursing homes and hospitals are on the rise.