In a verdict that dashes hopes of political survival for Brazil’s ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that the disgraced leader must begin his jail term while he appeals a conviction.

Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who triggered a political firestorm by pardoning former leader Alberto Fujimori, urged people to accept the decision as protests in the capital Lima entered the second day.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico on Tuesday, knocking down dozens of buildings in the capital and leaving 248 people dead on a day that coincided with the 32^nd anniversary of the deadly 1985 quake.

An 8.1 magnitude earthquake with epicenter located in the Pacific, 54 miles southwest of the town of Pijijiapan in Chiapas state ripped off Mexico’s southern coast on Thursday, leaving at least 60 people dead.

A deadly shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada comes just hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would welcome refugees and migrants following America’s decision to suspend its refugee program.

Some 87 prisoners flee complex in Manaus after 17-hour long violence. 

Artist passes away one day after the death of her beloved daughter.

President describes move as a major step to strengthening peace process.

Thousands of women hold strikes to protest growing sexual violence.

Officials say transparency activist was interfering in U.S. presidential poll.