Port of Spain, May 25 (RHC)-- A Cuban delegation, led by deputy president of the National Assembly Iris Betancourt Téllez, has participated in the 10th Meeting of the Pan American parliamentary network for gender equality, held May 22nd through the 25th in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.  ... More


New York, May 25 (RHC)-- Cuba has recognized the "Merida Convention" as the only binding instrument of universal scope to analyze issues related to the prevention and fight against global corruption.... More


North Korean media reports cancellation of summit with Trump.  Photo: Korea News Agency

Pyongyang, May 25 (RHC)-- North Korea says it is still open to talks with Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump called off a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un scheduled for next month... More


An image grab from a video released on May 10, 2018 by the media bureau of the Syrian army and broadcast on Syria's official TV shows Syrian air defense systems

Damascus, May 25 (RHC)-- Syrian air defense systems have repelled a missile attack on an airport near the western city of Homs... More


Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.  Photo: Reuters

Brasilia, May 25 (RHC)-- Defense lawyers representing former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have issued a statement thanking the United Nations Human Rights Committee... More


File photo shows the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.   Photo: File

Vienna, May 25 (RHC)-- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed Iran's compliance with its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal... More


Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero (R) said the decision was "in line" with the position of the so-called Lima Group.  Photo: Twitter @Minrel_Ch

Santiago de Chile, May 25 (RHC)-- Chile will not be sending an ambassador to Venezuela, government officials have announced, explaining the decision is part of a protest against the Bolivarian nation's May 20th presidential elections.... More


File photo shows a passenger airplane belonging to Iranian Mahan Airline which has been sanctioned by the US.  Photo: File

Washington, May 25 (RHC)-- The United States has imposed new sanctions against nine Iranian and Turkish individuals and companies as well as a number of aircraft providing goods and services to four Iranian airlines.... More


McDonald's workers file sexual harassment complaints.  Photo: AP

New York, May 25 (RHC)-- Ten women who work at McDonald's have filed sexual harassment complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... More


 Heat wave in Pakistan kills 65.  Photo: AP

Karachi, May 25 (RHC)-- In Pakistan, a severe heat wave in the city of Karachi has killed at least 65 people, as temperatures have topped 104 degrees Fahrenheit.... More


EPA headquarters in Washington.  Photo: File

Washington, May 25 (RHC)-- In the United States, officials with the Environmental Protection Agency barred multiple journalists... More


Texas border patrol agent kills immigrant.  Photo: YouTube

El Paso, May 25 (RHC)-- In Rio Bravo, Texas, a Border Patrol officer shot an undocumented immigrant in the head Wednesday, killing her. Video of the aftermath of the killing shows Border Patrol agents sealing off the scene and detaining at least two people.... More


Sub-tropical storm Alberto forms in Caribbean.  Photo: US National Hurricane Center

Miami, May 25 (RHC)-- The first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has formed, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. ... More


Mottley, 52, becomes Barbados' eight Prime Minister and the fifth female head of government in the English speaking the Caribbean.  Photo: Twitter @MiaAmorMottl

Bridgetown, May 25 (RHC)-- The Barbados Labor Party (BLP) has won the country's 2018 General Elections, garnering all 30 seats in the country's House of Assembly.... More


Emiley Sanchez La O passed away on May 25.

Havana, May 25 (RHC)-- Emiley Sanchez La O, one of the survivors of last week's deadly plane crash passed away in the early hours of Friday. She was 40.... More


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