EPA head Scott Pruitt faces increasing scrutiny.  Photo: Democracy Now

Washington, April 10 (RHC)-- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is facing increasing scrutiny, after the Associated Press revealed the agency has spent nearly $3 million on Pruitt’s security detail, including 18 full-time agents. ... More


Honduran migrants hold their national flag as they take a pause from traveling in their caravan, during their journey to the U.S./Mexico border.  Photo: Reuters

Mexico City, April 10 (RHC)-- Nearly 100 Central American migrants with the "Viacrucis Migrante 2018" (Migrant's Way of the Cross) caravan gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in downtown Mexico City to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks on the caravan. ... More


 Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen.  Photo: AP File

New York, April 10 (RHC)-- In the United States, FBI agents have raided the home, office and Park Avenue hotel room of President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen. ... More


Demonstrators hold a sign that reads "Lula free" in support of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Angel de la Independencia monum

Curitiba, April 9 (RHC)-- Brazilian Worker's Party President Gleisi Hoffmann said demonstrators will maintain the vigil at the camp outside of the Curitiba prison until Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is released. ... More


Syrian government media said anti-aircraft defense shot down missiles during attack on T-4 airbase.  Photo: Google Maps

Damascus, April 9 (RHC)-- The Russian Defense Ministry says that two Israeli warplanes attacked a Syrian airbase in Homs, claiming the lives of at least 16 people and wounded many others.  ... More


Palestinian protesters resist Israeli occupation.  Photo: Reuters

Geneva, April 9 (RHC)-- A United Nations report affirms that Israel has an obligation to compensate Palestine for the economic costs of five decades of occupation.  ... More


 ICE agents arrest undocumented immigrants.  Photo: AP File photo

Nashville, April 9 (RHC)-- In the United States, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE... More


EPA head Scott Pruitt.  Photo: File

Washington, April 9 (RHC)-- In U.S. environmental news, 14 states have sued the Environmental Protection Agency... More


Climate change affects Antarctica glaciers.  Photo: Google File

Washington, April 9 (RHC)-- A new study in the journal Nature Geoscience found that warm ocean water is melting Antarctica's ice sheets from below, contributing to sea level rise. ... More


Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Moscow, April 9 (RHC)— Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said no evidence has been found of a chemical weapons attack in Syria's formerly rebel-held town of Douma.... More


Washington, April 7 (RHC)-- The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa Etienne, and former president of Chile Michelle Bachelet called for collective actions to ensure that all people, everywhere have access to the health services they need.... More


Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva

Brasilia, April 6 (RHC)-- Lawyers for former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva have submitted a new writ of habeas corpus to the country's Supreme Court of Justice. ... More


Washington, April 6 (RHC) -- US President Donald Trump has instructed officials to consider a further $100 billion in tariffs against China... More


Havana, April 6 (RHC)-- Besides ample support from his own people, Latin America's leaders are also expressing their solidarity and condemning Brazil's decision to deny Lula's habeas corpus petition as a blow to democracy.... More


Peru’s Congress

Lima, April 6 (RHC)-- Peru’s Congress approved a legislative resolution to allow the entry of over 500 US troops to provide security for President Donald Trump during the VIII Summit of the Americas, scheduled for April 13 and 14 in Lima.... More


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