Geneva, January 24 (RHC)-- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem says fighting terrorism must be the priority of the Geneva II Conference. Al-Muallem said that the fight against terrorism "paves the way for the start of the political process." ... More


Caracas, January 24 (RHC-NNN) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday the country would step up its "economic offensive" with an aim to protect fair prices and combat speculation and hoarding.... More


Geneva, January 24 (RHC)-- The UN-brokered Syrian peace talks have hit a new snag today with opposition delegates refusing to meet directly with government counterparts. ... More


Buenos Aires, January 24 (RHC-MERCOPRESS) -- Argentina has "big trade" with China and is willing to strengthen the relations between the two countries, Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers Jorge Capitanich said on Thursday.... More


Tehran, January 24 (RHC)-- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the United Nations over its decision to rescind an invitation to Iran to participate in Geneva II talks on the Syria crisis, saying the move is to the detriment of the world body.... More


Davos, January 24 (RHC-NNN-MERCOPRESS) –- Work to enlarge the Panama Canal will be completed in 2015 no matter what, Panamanian Finance Minister Frank De Lima said on Thursday, despite the continuing feud over cost overruns with contractor GUPC.... More


Bangui, January 24 (RHC)-- Reports from the Central African Republic reveal extensive looting and violence against Muslims just hours ahead of the inauguration of the country’s new interim president. Witnesses said shops and properties belonging to Muslims have been targeted around the capital city of Bangui.... More


Bogota, January 24 (RHC-PL) -- Colombian police seized 1,234 kilograms of cocaine in the country's northern Cordoba department, and captured two suspected members of a major criminal ring, authorities said on Thursday.... More


Washington, January 24 (RHC)-- A U.S. political analyst says that no matter how many review panels and boards describe the U.S. National Security Agency’s spying as illegal, it is such a gargantuan apparatus that cannot “simply be rolled back.”... More


Dallas, January 24 (RHC)-- International protest is building to the execution of a Mexican national by the U.S. state of Texas, despite objections from the U.S. State Department, the Mexican government, and the World Court. ... More


Caracas, January 23 (RHC-AVN) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday that the new economic order sought by the National Government will strengthen investment in the country's social and economic development. ... More


Santiago de Chile, January 23 (RHC-Xinhua) -- Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Wednesday his country would abide by any verdict on the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the maritime dispute with Peru, but would also exercise its rights.... More


Bogota, January 23 (RHC-NNN) -- The Colombian army has stepped up military offensive against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia Bogota, January 23 (RHC-NNN) -- The Colombian army has stepped up military offensive against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), "demobilizing" 39 rebels altogether in operations over the past 24 hours across the country.... More


Quito, January 23 (RHC-PL) -- President Rafael Correa has admitted that there are tensions and mutual distrust in the relations between Ecuador and the United States, but made it clear he will continue denouncing the double standard and attacks against international law.... More


Georgetown, January 23 (RHC-GINA) – A United Nations’ report says that Guyana and Haiti will take the lead in economic growth for Latin America and the Caribbean.... More


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