Soda and snack firms battle obesity crusaders in Mexico
A plan to raise taxes is pitting public-health advocates against junk-food barons with global reach.
Mother Antonia, who tended to prisoners’ needs, dies at 86
Mother of seven left Beverly Hills in 1977 to live in a Mexican prison and comfort inmates and their families.
Where basketball is played barefoot, and leads to a way out
In a remote, dirt-poor town in southern Mexico, basketball helps bring kids “out of the shadows.”
The land of Juan Valdez prepares for arrival of Starbucks
Coffee chains in Colombia brace for the arrival of the Seattle giant, which plans to open 50 stores there.
Argentina’s president undergoes brain surgery
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, in trouble in the polls, had blood successfully drained from a clot.
Economic chaos brings fingerprint scanners to Venezuela
Officials hope to identify citizens who buy air tickets not to travel, but to win the right to buy dollars at a good rate.
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Asia / Pacific
- Philippine typhoon death toll could reach 10,000 after strongest storm ravages central region
- More than 100 dead in Philippines after typhoon’s onslaught
- Maldives presidential election leads to runoff but 2nd place candidate wants it postponed
- Typhoon Haiyan slams Philippines
- Chess world championship match between Anand and Carlsen begins with quick draw
Middle East
- No nuclear deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat, Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
- Kerry: US understands, respects 'very strong feelings' of friends, allies on Iran
- Kerry: Iran talks 'a long and interesting process, but a very productive one'
- No nuke deal with Tehran: Top EU diplomat and Iranian foreign minister say differences remain
The Americas
- Venezuela wins seventh Miss Universe as nation keeps churning out beauty amid economic crisis
- Miami Herald reporter released after 2-day detention in Venezuela for reporting on crisis
- Colombia club shooting leaves 8 dead, 6 injured
- Venezuelans stand in line all night for bargain TVs after leader seizes appliances store chain
National Security
- Army veteran in NJ is 1 millionth new GI Bill beneficiary
- Veterans Affairs suspends mandatory overtime for workers as disability claims backlog drops
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan
- JFK's Caroline: Family's sole survivor is keeper of family flame and new ambassador to Japan