HOLOCAUST-CONGESS IRAN NUCLEAR

WASHINGTON — Some of the most strident opponents of the nuclear accord with Iran are invoking memories of the Holocaust in an effort to defeat the agreement, arguing the deal could enhance Iran's ability to build a bomb, leading to the destruction of Israel. Those arguments, however, failed to sway two senators who grew up hearing stories of the Holocaust firsthand, despite fierce opposition to the deal from Israeli leaders and some Jewish groups. 

UNITED NATIONS-POPE'S VISIT

UNITED NATIONS — Pope Francis is expected to focus on the need for peace in a conflict-torn world facing the biggest refugee crisis since World War II when he addresses the United Nations later this month, the Holy See said. 

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-CORPORATE CRIME

WASHINGON — The Justice Department issues new guidance to its prosecutors, aimed at encouraging more white-collar criminal and civil cases against corporate executives. 

VENEZUELA-COLOMBIA-INVISIBLE BORDER

PARAGUACHON, Colombia — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's decision to close a border crossing with Colombia is affecting the lives of the Wayuu, a semi-nomadic tribe that has for centuries freely crossed a border that arbitrarily divides clans in their ancestral homeland. 

PRESIDENTIAL RACE-CLINTON

WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton is subtlety resurrecting the critique of Barack Obama's approach to world affairs that she presented during the 2008 presidential campaign.

PUERTO RICO-ECONOMY

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico is bracing for widespread spending cuts after the government released a long-awaited fiscal reform plan that would reduce much of the island's $72 billion public debt and calls for restructuring the remainder at the expense of bondholders.