UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking at the UN headquarters.  Photo: EFE

United Nations, February 1 (RHC)-- The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recognized the representation of the Venezuelan Government -- led by its Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza -- while rejecting the interests of deputy of the National Assembly (AN), Juan Guaido, who unconstitutionally proclaimed himself "president in charge" on January 23rd.... More


Five arrested after Brazilian dam tragedy that killed 65.  Photo: teleSUR

Brasilia, January 30 (RHC)-- Three employees of Brazilian mining company Vale SA and two other engineers working on behalf of the company have been arrested, deepening a crisis for the company after another deadly disaster at one of its mines.... More


Pope Francis speaks during a news conference aboard a plane on the way back from Panama to Rome, Italy January 27, 2019.   Photo: Reuters

Vatican City, January 30 (RHC)-- Pope Francis has said he was terrified the political crisis enveloping Venezuela would descend into a "bloodbath."  ... More


 Jorge Valero, Venezuela’s permanent ambassador to the UN.  Photo: File

New York, January 30 (RHC)-- Venezuela’s envoy to the United Nations says the United States is preparing for a “military invasion” of his country, amid Washington’s recent move to impose sanctions on the state-owned oil firm PDVSA in its harshest financial challenge yet to President Nicolas Maduro.... More


 A Russian 9M729 missile on display at the military Patriot park outside Moscow on January 23, 2019.  Photo: AFP

Washington, January 30 (RHC)-- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to suspend a landmark Cold War-era arms control treaty with Russia, a move likely to escalate already high tensions between Washington and Moscow.... More


Late Palestinian Samir Ghazi al-Nabahin.  Photo: Twitter

Ramallah, January 30 (RHC)-- A Palestinian man has died four days after being critically injured during clashes between Israeli troopers and a group of Palestinian protesters participating in an anti-occupation rally along the border fence between the besieged Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied territories.... More


Attack on Yemeni camp kills eight civilians as ceasefire is delayed.  Photo: Press TV

Sanaa, January 30 (RHC)-- In northern Yemen, the United Nations reports that the shelling of a camp for displaced people killed eight civilians and wounded 30 others.  An attack earlier this month in the same area killed six children and two women. ... More


U.S. imposes sanctions on oil company PDVSA.  Photo: teleSUR

Washington, January 30 (RHC)-- The United States has placed sweeping new sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA in the latest attempt to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ... More


Armed Forces of Venezuela reaffirms support for President Nicolas Maduro.  Photo: teleSUR

Caracas, January 29 (RHC)-- Defense Minister of Venezuela Vladimir Padrino López reiterated his support for democracy and for the government of Nicolas Maduro... More


 United Nations condemns killing of Palestinian by Israeli settlers.  Photo: AFP

Ramallah, January 29 (RHC)-- In the occupied West Bank, thousands of mourners joined the funeral of Hamdi Naasan, only a day after Israeli settlers shot and killed the 38-year-old Palestinian during clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli settlers.  At least 30 others were wounded. ... More


A demonstrator holds a Honduran flag during a protest against Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and his government in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jan 27, 201

Tegucigalpa, January 29 (RHC)-- Thousands of people in Honduras blocked roads in different areas of the country, in what have been dubbed the "Red Vests" protests, a year after the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández (JOH).... More


People take part in a march called "Rise for Climate" in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 27, 2019.   Photo: Reuters

Brussels, January 29 (RHC)-- Tens of thousands of people marched across France and in Belgium Sunday to protest the lack of state action to halt climate change. ... More


U.S. and Taliban agree to path for Afghan peace agreement.  Photo: Democracy Now

Kabul, January 29 (RHC)-- U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed to a framework for a peace deal in Afghanistan, with the U.S. touting “significant progress” at peace talks in Qatar over the past week. ... More


Mining dam collapse kills at least 65 in Brazil.  Photo: AP

Brasilia, January 29 (RHC)-- In Brazil, search and rescue missions are looking for survivors after a mining dam collapsed on Friday in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. ... More


 U.S. federal employees return to work as government agencies temporarily reopen.  Photo: Twitter

Washington, January 29 (RHC)-- U.S. federal employees are returning to work after President Donald Trump and congressional leaders agreed to a deal that reopened the government after a 35-day partial shutdown -- the longest in U.S. history. ... More


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