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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials in Mexico say a Canadian couple was killed in an apparent robbery at their lakeside home in a popular retirement spot for US and Canadian citizens. Chapala city spokesman Roberto Arroyo said Monday the couple…

(ZIZ)-- Police are investigating a shooting in Nevis on Saturday night that has put one person in the hospital. According to Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Lyndon David, 37-year-old Wayne Ferlance, of Fountain Village was at…

(CNN) -- Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American being held in North Korea, says he is worried about his health after authorities moved him back into a labor camp following a stay in a hospital. "I know if I continue for the next several months…

(CNN) -- Michael Sam, an All-American defensive lineman from the University of Missouri, publicly revealed that he's gay Sunday, creating the possibility he'll be the first openly gay player drafted by the National Football League. "I came…

TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian businessman who served 2 1/2 years of a 9-year prison sentence in Cuba for corruption has abruptly returned to Canada. Sarkis Yacoubian, president of Tri-Star Caribbean import company, said Saturday that he's…

(BBC) -- The Syrian government and rebels have accused each other of violating a ceasefire in the besieged city of Homs, where the UN is hoping to deliver aid. Mortar fire was heard early on Saturday, and governor Talal al-Barazi told…

(BBC) -- Spain's Princess Cristina is being questioned in court in connection with a corruption scandal involving her husband's business dealings. It is the first time in history that a member of Spain's royal family has appeared in court…

(CNN) -- Toronto police Friday were investigating a threat against controversial Mayor Rob Ford, a police spokesman said. Two police officers were at the mayor's City Hall office. The nature of the threat was unclear, police said. The…

(CNN) -- At least two people were killed and seven others were injured in a train derailment in Southeastern France on Saturday morning, a local Mayor said. The train, which carried 35 passengers, was traveling on a route between…

Denpasar, Indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia said Friday that Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman convicted almost nine years ago of drug smuggling, has been granted parole. Indonesian Justice Minister Amir Syamsuddin announced the decision at…

(CNN) A leaked audio recording of a phone call allegedly catches the top U.S. diplomat to Europe working on a behind-the-scenes deal to end the Ukrainian political turmoil, and using profanity to express strong frustrations with inaction…

(CNN) The Australian navy has destroyed nearly 353 kilograms (780 pounds) of heroin after intercepting the drugs on a smuggling vessel off the coast of Tanzania, the Australian Department of Defense said Friday. Authorities estimate the…

(BBC) -- Syria says international accusations that it is delaying the destruction of its chemical weapons stockpile are "absolutely unjustified". Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad told the BBC "Syria is doing its best" to comply…

(BBC) -- Italy's navy has rescued 1,123 people from inflatable boats in the space of 24 hours, as clandestine migration from North Africa reaches record levels. The latest migrants were found in eight boats and a barge about 120 miles…

Hong Kong (CNN) -- A suspected bomb was found Thursday afternoon at a construction site on Hong Kong Island, prompting evacuations in the area, including at hospitals and hotels, police said. Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua reported…