Lawsuit filed in Puerto Rico slaying of US banker

The widow of a U.S. banking executive slain in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the bank's CEO and other high-ranking officials.

Islamists drive 19,000 farmers from north Nigeria

Islamic militants have driven 19,000 rice farmers from their land in northeast Nigeria while a military crackdown is preventing thousands more from working their fields, raising fears of imminent food shortages, officials warned Tuesday.

Sun foreign correspondent charged in bribery probe

Police say The Sun newspaper's chief foreign correspondent has been charged over alleged corrupt payments to public officials. It's the latest in a series of bribery-related charges filed against senior members of the best-selling British tabloid.

Iran's president meets newly elected successor

Iran's president has discussed transferring power in a meeting with his newly elected successor, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.

In this June 1, 2013 photo, Paraguayans returning from shopping in Clorinda, Argentina carry boxes and bags across the international bridge over the Pilcomayo River into the town of Nanawa, Paraguay. Shoppers who turn to the street rather than the banks to swap their dollars are getting a bonanza of extra Argentine pesos and can shop much more cheaply than back at home due to Argentina's currency controls and black market for US dollars. Taking advantage of the guarani’s newfound strength, Paraguayans are rolling by the thousands into the Argentine frontier city of Clorinda to do their shopping.

Argentine cash controls bring bargains, headaches

The Brazilian visitors gawk in wonder as they stroll past shop windows along touristy Florida street in the Argentine capital. The jackets, the shoes - they're all so cheap when your purse is stuffed with black-market money. Photo Gallery Available

U.S tennis player, Serena Williams arrives for Burberry Prorsum show, during London Men's spring summer fashion collections 2014, in London, Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

Burberry showcases latest menswear in London

Womenswear and accessories like handbags may be the mainstays of the luxury goods market, but right now menswear is where the growth is. Photo Gallery Available

Obama: New Taliban office an important first step

President Barack Obama says the opening of a Taliban political office in Qatar is an important first step toward reconciliation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's government. But he says the process won't be quick or easy. He's predicting there will be bumps along the way.

Tropical depression heads toward southern Mexico

Forecasters say a tropical depression is dumping heavy rains on Central America as it trudges toward southern Mexico.

A closer look at how Zimbabwe's cattle bank works

HOW A CATTLE BANK WORKS:

Russia to ban married foreign gays from adopting

Russia is on its way to sharply limiting the adoption of children by people from countries that allow same-sex marriage.

In this Sept. 23, 2011 file photo, Amanda Knox arrives at the courthouse for the appeal trial in Perugia, Italy. On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Italy's high court has explained why it reversed the acquittal of American student Amanda Knox, saying the decision acquitting her of murder was full of contradictions. In March, 2013, the Court of Cassation overturned Knox's acquittal in the 2007 murder of flatmate Meredith Kercher and ordered a new trial.

Italy top court faults Amanda Knox acquittal

Italy's high court on Tuesday harshly faulted the appeals court that acquitted American student Amanda Knox of murdering her roommate, saying its ruling was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions. It ordered a new appeals court to consider all the evidence to determine whether Knox helped kill the young woman. 1371587360 Photo Gallery Available

easyJet to buy 135 single-aisle Airbus A320s

Budget carrier easyJet agreed Tuesday to purchase 135 single-aisle Airbus jets that will allow the European airline to pack in more passengers than it currently does.

Ex-South Africa ambassador criticizes Israel

The recently retired South African ambassador to Israel has taken a parting shot at the country's treatment of Palestinians, calling it a "replication of apartheid."

Red Cross' Guantanamo reports sought in 9/11 case

The International Committee of the Red Cross urged a military judge Tuesday to refuse a request to open its confidential communications with U.S. officials about conditions at Guantanamo Bay to the lawyers for the prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 terror attack. 1371588916 Photo Gallery Available

EU parliament scraps Turkey visit this week

The European Union has scrapped a parliamentary visit to Turkey following the Ankara government's stinging criticism of an EU resolution about the handling of Turkish protests.

Mali and Tuareg rebels sign accord

Mali, which lost half its territory last year to a rebel invasion, signed an accord Tuesday with Tuareg separatists who still control the country's northernmost province, paving the way for the Malian military to return to the areas that remain under rebel control. 1371584749

EU nations grant more asylum, Syrians top the list

European nations granted more people asylum in 2012, including seven times as many Syrians as the previous year.

Bus plunges off road in China, 11 dead

A bus carrying 35 people plunged into a valley in western China on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, state media reported.

Lawyer for Gadhafi son wants him handed to ICC

A lawyer for a son of ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi accused Libyan authorities on Tuesday of showing a "blatant disregard" for the International Criminal Court by announcing they will put Seif al-Islam Gadhafi on trial in August.

Egypt, Ethiopia agree to talks about Nile dam

Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to start consultations aimed at resolving their conflict over Ethiopia's huge dam on the Blue Nile River, their foreign ministers said Tuesday.

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