Rome, February 16 (RHC)-- Italy has shut down its embassy in Libya temporarily following the escalation of conflict in the North African country, Italy's Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni says. "The deteriorating situation in Libya made it necessary to close [the embassy]," Gentiloni said in a statement on Sunday. ... More
Buenos Aires, February 16 (RHC-teleSUR)-- The former International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Attorney Luis Moreno Campo said Saturday that he does not believe Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez is linked to the death of late attorney Alberto Nisman. ... More
Boston, February 16 (RHC)-- In the United States, New England states have been hit with their fourth major snowstorm in less than a month. Two feet of snow fell in some areas, adding to up to six feet already on the ground. ... More
Lima, February 16 (RHC-Andina) -- Peru and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen the political–diplomatic dialogue between both countries. The ceremony took place during the official visit of German Chancellor, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to Lima February 13th and 14th. It sought to strengthen the bilateral relations and also paves the way for the upcoming official visit of German President, Joachim Gauck next March.... More
United Nations, February 14 (RHC) -- A UN committee accused Mexican authorities of failing to adequately prosecute and convict individuals responsible for enforced disappearances. ... More
Caracas, February 14 (RHC)-- Venezuela’s armed forces Friday pledged loyalty to the country’s constitution and the democratically-elected government of Nicolas Maduro.... More
Kiev, February 13 (RHC) -- Hostilities between government troops and pro-independence rebels in eastern Ukraine flared up with a new vigour in the past day, killing 26 people and wounding scores of others, authorities said Friday.... More
Caracas, February 13 (RHC-teleSUR) -- Venezuelan National Assembly head Diosdado Cabello revealed the details Thursday night of what the government says was a “thwarted coup.” His public announcement followed an earlier statement by President Nicolas Maduro.... More
Ramallah, February 13 (RHC)-- A senior UN official has expressed concern over heigthened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians and the posibility of a new devastating conflict in the blockaded Gaza Strip.... More
Bogotá, February 13 (RHC-EFE) -- The Colombian government and FARC rebels on Thursday wrapped up a new round of peace talks with the announcement that the guerrillas will not recruit people younger than 17, prompting Bogotá's team to demand that the group demobilize the minors already in its ranks.... More
Washington, February 13 (RHC)-- The U.S. Senate has confirmed Ashton Carter as the new secretary of defense. President Barack Obama tapped Carter after forcing the ouster of Chuck Hagel late last year.... More
La Paz, February 13 (RHC-teleSUR) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales expressed solidarity with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro on Friday after being informed of the U.S.-backed coup attempt against the country's democratically-elected government.... More
Mexico City, February 13 (RHC) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has concluded his Latin American tour one day earlier than planned, making an unscheduled stop in the United States.... More
New York, February 13 (RHC)-- A newly conducted survey has indicated that most investigative journalists in the United States believe that the government is spying on them. ... More
San Salvador, February 13 (RHC-teleSUR) -- El Salvador’s leftist party looks set to win upcoming local and legislative elections, according to a new poll released Thursday.... More
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