Lisbon, February 27 (RHC)-- In Portugal, police have arrested a former U.S. intelligence operative and are preparing to extradite her to Italy, where she faces a prison sentence for her role in the kidnapping and rendition of an Egyptian cleric in 2003. ... More


San Juan, February 27 (RHC)-- In Puerto Rico, thousands of university students went out on strike, protesting imminent cuts to public education amid an economic crisis. ... More


Washington, February 27 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not attend this year's White House Correspondents' dinner, reflecting a break with past presidents amid growing tensions between his administration and the media. ... More


Las Vegas, February 27 (RHC)-- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has assured the Republican Jewish establishment that Washington's bonds with Israel will grow stronger under the new administration of Donald Trump. ... More


Washington, February 27 (RHC)-- A majority of Americans feel embarrassed by the administration of President Donald Trump, a new opinion survey has found. ... More


Berlin, February 27 (RHC)-- German authorities have reported an increase in the number of attacks on refugees as the country continues to grapple with an influx of asylum seekers that began to hit the country two years ago. ... More


Mexico City, February 25 (RHC)-- Mexico says it does not need financial aid from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump requested a review of Washington’s assistance to Mexico City over the last five years.... More


Washington, February 25 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged a "massive” increase in military spending, saying he will implement “the greatest military build-up in American history.” ... More


Ramallah, February 25 (RHC)-- Israeli military forces have clashed with hundreds of Palestinian protesters on the anniversary of a 1994 massacre carried out by a far-right Jewish settler in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. ... More


Washington, February 25 (RHC)-- The White House has blocked a number of major media outlets from a press briefing, showing President Donald Trump’s determination in fighting what he calls “fake news media.” ... More


Louisville, February 25 (RHC)-- The son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained for hours by immigration officials earlier this month at a Florida airport, according to a family friend. ... More


Sydney, February 25 (RHC)-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Tel Aviv regime will never end its decades-long occupation of Syria's Golan Heights.... More


United Nations, February 24 (RHC)-- The United Nations says it needs to raise $5.6 billion -- most of it by the end of March -- to avert a famine affecting 20 million people in Yemen and several African countries. ... More


Washington, February 24 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to expand America's nuclear arsenal to ensure it is at the "top of the pack," saying the U.S. had fallen behind in its nuclear weapons capacity. ... More


Paris, February 24 (RHC)-- French security forces have clashed with high school students and detained multiple protesters in Paris as the wave of unrest in the wake of police brutality shows no sign of easing. ... More


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