Washington, February 21 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with his plan to establish a “Space Force,” which would be set up as part of the U.S. Air Force.  ... More


Pope Francis. File Photo

Vatican City, February 21 (RHC)-- As Pope Francis convened a Vatican summit on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, explosive new revelations of abuse and cover-up by members of the clergy continue to emerge.  ... More


Jair Bolsonaro

Brasilia, February 21 (RHC)-- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has delivered his Social Security Reform Proposal to the country's National Congress, which would mandate a minimum retirement age of 65 for men and 62 for women at the end of a 12-year transition period.... More


Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez attends a news conference in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2019.  Photo: Reuters

Caracas, February 20 (RHC)-- Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez says the country’s troops will remain stationed along the borders to prevent any territorial violations amid a constant threat of military intervention by the United States to overthrow the elected government of President Nicolas Maduro.... More


Demonstrators hold a banner during protest against the U.S intervention in Venezuela, outside the U.S embassy in Buenos Aires.  Photo: Reuters

Caracas, February 20 (RHC)-- Venezuela's Vice President of Planning, Ricardo Menendez, has announced that direct losses to the nation's economy from U.S. financial sanctions are estimated at $38 billion U$D. ... More


  Juan Guaido proclaimed himself interim president of Venezuela Jan. 23 this year, days after President Maduro's inauguration.  Photo: Reuters

Caracas, February 20 (RHC)-- Venezuela’s public prosecutor's office is advancing the investigation of Juan Guaido for his attempt to usurp governmental powers after proclaiming himself interim president of Venezuela. ... More


Washington, February 20 (RHC)-- In the United States, a new book by former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is on the news stands.  Entitled "The Threat," the new book reveals that Donald Trump privately discussed going to war with Venezuela in 2017.  ... More


 A Palestinian protester waves a national flag as people participate in a demonstration on the beach near the maritime border with the Israeli-occupied territor

Gaza City, February 20 (RHC)-- Nearly two dozen Palestinians have been injured as hundreds of people staged another demonstration near the Gaza Strip’s northern maritime border with the Israeli-occupied territories against the Tel Aviv regime’s 12-year naval blockade. ... More


 Employees of Autoliv Mexico, the world’s largest automotive safety supplier, strike in Matamoros. Feb 2019  Photo: Reuters

Mexico City, February 20 (RHC)-- In Mexico, after 45 unionized factories won a 20% wage increase last week, other workers continue with confidence to demand the same in Mexico's factory-laden Matamoros.  Strikes in Matamoros continue as employees at the world’s second largest Coca-Cola bottling plant demand higher wages, better bargaining rights and a one-time bonus. ... More


Another Mexican migrant dies in U.S. custody.  Photo: teleSUR

El Paso, February 20 (RHC)-- A Mexican national has died while in the custody of U.S. Border Patrol in Texas earlier this week.  The unidentified 45-year-old sought medical attention twice before his death and was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and congestive heart failure, although the cause of death is still unknown.... More


  President Nicolas Maduro has made more than 400 calls for dialogue with the opposition over the last six years.  Photo: Twitter: @NicolasMaduro

Caracas, February 19 (RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says that the Bolivarian state is willing to establish a “frank and open dialogue,” with the political opposition.  Maduro said: "I believe in frank and open dialogue as the only way for the tranquility and prosperity of the Homeland.  Over the past six years, I have made more than 400 calls and I will always do it for the love of Venezuela." ... More


The wreckage of a car and a damaged building in the background are seen in Syria's militant-held city of Idlib on February 18, 2019, following a double bomb att

Damascus, February 19 (RHC)-- At least 15 people, mostly civilians, have been killed and scores of others injured in twin explosions in the militant-held northwestern Syrian city of Idlib, medics and witnesses say.  They added that the first blast occurred in a main street in the provincial capital on Monday after an explosive device planted under a parked car detonated. ... More


 Donald Trump faces legal and political challenges after declaring national emergency.  Photo: AP

Washington, February 19 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump is facing mounting legal and political challenges after he declared a national emergency in an attempt to circumvent Congress and build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.  ... More


  Pope Francis defrocks Cardinal McCarrick over sexual abuse crimes.  Photo: Google

Vatican City, February 19 (RHC)-- Pope Francis defrocked U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after the Vatican found him guilty of sex crimes against children and adults, including using confessions to solicit sex.  McCarrick was once considered to be the most powerful man in the U.S. Catholic Church.  ... More


 U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaking during a news conference at the US Capitol on July 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP

Burlington, February 19 (RHC)-- U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has announced he will run again for president in the 2020 elections, calling President Donald Trump a "pathological liar" and an “embarrassment.”  ... More


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