Ex chief justice of Guatemala’s Supreme Court killed

GUATEMALA CITY — Officials in Guatemala say unidentified gunmen have killed a former president of the Supreme Court. Municipal firefighters in the capital say that 75-year-old...

Czech presidential vote seen as test of pro Russia incumbent

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Voters in the Czech Republic cast ballots Friday in the second round of the country’s presidential election, a runoff between the Russia-friendly...

Ethiopia region pardons more than 2,300 prisoners

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A restive region in Ethiopia says it has pardoned 2,345 prisoners as part of the government’s recent pledge to release jailed politicians...

Guatemala arrests ex defence minister for pay bonuses

GUATEMALA CITY — Police have detained Guatemala’s former defence minister on charges of abuse of authority and illicit enrichment. He’s accused of approving inappropriate bonus payments...

Central European leaders want ‘new blueprint’ for continent

BUDAPEST, Hungary — The prime ministers of four Central European countries that are in the European Union reiterated their opposition to migration Friday, with Hungary’s leader...

UN chief calls for Syria referral to International Court

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is again calling on the U.N. Security Council to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court, pointing to “serious violations” including blocking aid deliveries and...

US, Mexican unions file NAFTA labour complaint against Mexico

MEXICO CITY — Two major U.S. and Mexican labour federations said they have filed a complaint under the North American Free Trade Agreement against Mexican laws...

Thai military government readies for another election delay

ASEAN leaders watch India’s national day parade

NEW DELHI — Ten ASEAN leaders watched a parade and stunt performances as India celebrated Friday’s anniversary of its national constitution taking effect. Marching bands, floats,...

It’s ‘complicated:’ China’s NKorea envoy on lack of visit

BEIJING — China’s chief envoy for North Korean affairs said Friday the reasons he hasn’t visited Pyongyang are “complicated” but that China remains committed to finding...