The 5-month-old anti-government movement is taking an increasingly violent turn.
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Chile enters 26th day of protests with huge marches and national strike
A student protest over rising subway fares Oct. 18 has grown into a broad movement demanding reforms to education, health care and pensions.
Clashes erupt in Bolivia after opposition leader declares herself president
Meanwhile, Evo Morales flies to exile in Mexico as thousands clamor for his return.
Australia’s highest court agrees to hear cardinal’s appeal
George Pell is the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children.
Roger Stone’s trial testimony ends with talk of outreach to Jared Kushner
The longtime Trump friend and ally, is charged with witness tampering and lying to Congress.
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win
Seattle and San Francisco play again on the last Sunday of the regular season.
After push from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
The U.S. energy secretary influenced Ukraine’s energy policy as its new government sought military aid from the U.S. to defend against Russian aggression.
Bolivia faces power void as Morales, would-be successors resign
Bolivia has entered a sudden era of political uncertainty with the resignation of President Evo Morales after a push by the military and weeks of massive protests.
Cook leads Vikings to prime-time road win over Cowboys
Dalvin Cook ran for 97 yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on fourth down in the 28-24 Minnesota win.
Maine lawmakers eye ways to boost their own pay
The state’s citizen legislators are among the lowest paid in the nation, but a special commission has been looking into how that might be changed.