Argentina is dealing with one of the highest rates of inflation in the world
Recession looms for Argentina as the country officially eclipses the 100 percent inflation mark.
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Pakistan police ordered to halt arrest of Imran Khan until Thursday after clashes
Police were trying to arrest Pakistan's former prime minister over corruption charges but his supporters fought back, and a court eventually ordered the arrest be postponed until Thursday morning.
U.S. arrests a Chinese business tycoon in a $1 billion fraud conspiracy
Guo Wengui, long sought by the government of China and known for cultivating ties to Trump administration figures including Steve Bannon, was arrested on charges that he oversaw a fraud conspiracy.
Gifted jewelry from Saudi Arabia entangles Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro
A scandal is unfolding in Brazil involving millions of dollars worth of jewels, the Saudi government and former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Honduras says it will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan
China claims self-ruled, democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and refuses most contacts with countries that maintain formal ties with Taiwan.
Clashes erupt as Pakistan authorities attempt to arrest former PM Imran Khan
Khan, who was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April, was ordered to appear before a judge to answer charges of illegally selling state gifts and concealing his assets.
Russian fighter jet forces down U.S. military drone over Black Sea, U.S. says
The Russians claim the U.S. drone crashed on its own. Either way, it appears to be the most serious incident involving the U.S. and Russian militaries in the volatile region in and around Ukraine.
Some Mexican pharmacies sell pills laced with deadly fentanyl to U.S. travelers
Researchers say some Mexican pharmacies that cater to U.S. tourists and medical travelers are selling medications that look safe but are laced with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamines.
Masatoshi Ito, who brought 7-Eleven convenience stores to Japan, has died
Convenience stores known as konbini have become a consumer staple in Japan. The country had more than 20,000 7-Eleven stores as of 2018.
A major South Korean broadcaster omitted 'ladies' from Michelle Yeoh's Oscars speech
The broadcaster said it removed the word because of the connotation surrounding "ladies," offering a glimpse into the tense atmosphere surrounding gender discourse in South Korea.