Mexico calls student massacre ahead of ’68 Olympics a “state crime.”  Photo: Google

Mexico City, October 1 (RHC)-- In Mexico City, president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomed the head of the International Olympic Committee to a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Olympic games, held in Mexico’s capital city. ... More


FBI reopens probe into U.S. Supreme Court nominee.  Photo: AP

Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- The FBI is continuing its reopened investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. ... More


 Indonesian earthquake and Tsunami death toll tops 1,200.  Photo: Reuters

Jakarta, October 1 (RHC)-- In Indonesia, the confirmed death toll from last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami has reached over 1,200 and is expected to rise even more as rescuers are just beginning to reach some of the more affected areas on the island of Sulawesi. ... More


U.S. and Canada reach tentative trade agreement.  Photo: White House

Washington, October 1 (RHC)-- The United States and Canada have reached a tentative deal to save NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement.... More


Havana, September 30 (RHC)-- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Havana Sunday after fulfilling a busy agenda at the United Nations and in New York City.... More


Robert De Niro, other US artists host President Diaz-Canel in New York

New York, September 29 (RHC) – President Miguel Diaz-Canel met Friday with artists, philanthropists and cultural promoters of the United States, as part of his agenda in New York attending the sessions of the UN General Assembly.... More


President Diaz-Canel meets with Cubans living in United States.

New York, September 28 (RHC) – President Miguel Diaz-Canel met on Friday with over 400 Cubans living in the United States. The Cubans, who reside in different states of the US, traveled to New York for the gathering, held at the island's mission to the UN.... More


Cuban president visits 9/11 Memorial in New York. Photo: PL

New York, September 29 (RHC) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York on Saturday. He called the installation overwhelming and full of symbolism... More


Havana, September 29 (RHC) – Erislandy Savón earned a decisive win that allowed Cuba's Domadores to beat Kazakhstan's Astana Arlans 3 to 2 in the first leg of the 8th World Series of Boxing grand finale.... More


Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro

Rio de Janeiro, September 29 (RHC) – Tens of thousands of Brazilian women are taking to the streets this Saturday, to protest against misogynist and divisive comments and policies of right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro.... More


Pope strips of duties Chilean priest at center of sexual abuse scandal

Vatican City, September 29 (RHC)-- Pope Francis has removed from duty Father Fernando Karadima, the 88-year-old priest at the center of Chile’s vast sexual abuse scandal.  In a statement on Friday, the Vatican called the decision "exceptional" and said the Pope had done it "for the good of the Church."... More


Renowned Mexican journalist censored by government returning to radio

Mexico City, Sept 29 (RHC) – Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui is returning to radio after being censored by the Enrique Peña Nieto administration for allegations of presidential corruption. Taken off the air by Peña Nieto three years ago, Aristegui will be back on air beginning October 17.... More


Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2018 in New York City.  Photo: AFP

United Nations, September 28 (RHC)-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again taken the stage at the United Nations to bring out fresh theatrics against Iran, repeating his allegations that the country is working to develop nuclear weapons at what he called "secret" sites. ... More


Palestinian minor Youssef Abu Zarifa, wounded during clashes along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israeli-occupied territories, receives treatment at a h

Gaza City, September 28 (RHC)-- At least five Palestinians have lost their lives and nearly 300 more sustained injuries when Israeli military forces opened fire on a group of protesters participating in an anti-occupation rallies along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and Israeli-occupied territories. ... More


According to the UN report, over 171,000 hectares of Colombia’s farming sectors are producing 31 percent of illicit coca crops.   Photo: Reuters

Caracas, September 28 (RHC)-- Venezuela is demanding that Colombian state officials double their anti-drug trafficking efforts in light of the “alarming increase” of illicit coca crops, as noted in recent reports from the United Nations. ... More


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