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Several hundred businessmen and politicians, including the former prime minister, have been detained since the president of Bangladesh declared a state of emergency 14 months ago.

Venezuela's economic and social meltdown is fueling an exodus. Tens of thousands of people have made their way to Brazil, some to the heart of the Amazon rain forest. Life is very difficult, but despite the hardships Venezuelan migrants say it's still better than back home.

Tail-costumed swimmers in the South American nation say they will not bend despite official safety warnings.

Hordes of people, hot and frustrated, crowd toward the Olympic ticket offices, hoping against hope they gain entry to their favorite events. Two Americans leaning against a nearby wall could show them how. They have bought a few tickets — not to their favorite events, but these two professional fans will go to pubs and other meeting places and trade their tickets (and maybe a little cash ) for the tickets they really want.

Melissa Block talks to Philip Reeves about reaction to the selection of a new pope to lead the Catholic Church, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The country's federal police say that health officials were bribed to ignore outdated and adulterated meat. The European Commission has suspended imports from companies implicated in the allegations.

Brazil's preparing for the most divisive presidential election since its dictatorship ended in the 1980s. Huge numbers of women are mobilized to oppose far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who has a record for misogyny, racism and homophobia.

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville released his hold on more than 400 military promotions. For nine months he blocked votes to protest the Pentagon's abortion policy.

As the economy improves, political debates change. President Obama says it's time to focus on stagnant middle-class incomes. Republicans are trying to come up with their agenda for the middle class.

A historic agreement at the international climate talks will provide hundreds of millions of dollars for developing countries. It's nowhere near enough.