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Argentina and IMF discuss debt in shadow of 2001 crisis

By Christopher Torchia, Debora Rey, Associated Press

This is a big week for one of Latin America's biggest economies, which is hosting an IMF team for talks on restructuring $44 billion in debt owed to the lender.

U.N. names global companies linked to Israeli settlements

By Josef Federman, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The list's publication escalates a looming showdown between Israel and the international community over its contentious settlement policies in the West Bank.

Spanish police arrest former oil executive sought by Mexico

By María Verza, Associated Press

Mexico issued international arrest warrants against Lozoya last year as a result of corruption investigations.

U.S., Ecuador talks at White House a first in nearly 2 decades

By Associated Press

It's been nearly two decades since a chief of state from the small South American nation of Ecuador has met in Washington with a U.S. president. But that changed on Wednesday.

U.S. gives Iraq sanctions waiver for vital Iranian gas imports

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The U.S. had expressed willingness to extend the waiver, which was due to expire this week, officials told The Associated Press, on the condition that Iraq provide a timeline detailing a plan to wean itself off of Iranian gas dependence.

WATCH: WHO deliberates how to design novel coronavirus drugs

By Laura Santhanam

Nearly 45,000 people worldwide are sick with novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and more than 1,100 people have died, according to the latest data from the World Health Organization…

U.S. and Taliban close to a 'reduction in violence' deal

By Kathy Gannon, Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

But the Taliban have also issued an ultimatum to Washington, demanding a reply on their offer of a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan or they would walk away from the negotiating table.

Guaidó returns to Venezuela boosted by U.S. support

By Scott Smith, Associated Press

An energized Guaidó told cheering supporters at a public square in the capital of Caracas late Tuesday that he is armed with the backing of the “free world” to finish the job of reclaiming the nation.

Clash between U.S. troops and Syrian government supporters kills 1

By Albert Aji, Andrew Wilks, Associated Press

A state news agency said the Syrian man was killed after Syrian troops stopped a U.S. convoy and hundreds of people gathered at the checkpoint to prevent it from continuing on its way.

Pope does not approve ordination of married men in the Amazon

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

In an eagerly-awaited document, Francis didn’t even refer to recommendations by Amazonian bishops to consider the ordination of married men and women deacons. Rather, he urged bishops to pray for more priestly vocations and send missionaries to the region.