Quito, July 31 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Many in Ecuador’s robust indigenous movement are questioning a call by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, also known as CONAIE, for a national uprising against the government of President Rafael Correa. ... More


Istanbul, July 31 (RHC)-- At least 30 Turkish military aircraft have bombarded the positions of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. ... More


Damascus, July 31 (RHC)-- Islamic State terrorists in Syria have reportedly killed at least 18 people in an attack on a northern town which was recently liberated by Kurdish forces. ... More


Bogota, July 31 (teleSUR-RHC)-- Leftist guerrillas from the FARC Thursday denounced extreme corruption in Colombia’s electoral process, including the existence of many candidates linked to criminal groups and drug traffickers. In a statement, the rebels urged the government to implement changes in the country’s electoral system ahead of the next regional elections, scheduled for October 25. ... More


Mexico City, July 31 (teleSUR-RHC)-- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Thursday that police from the Americas to Europe and Australia have joined forces in a "marathon" to hunt the Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. ... More


Ramallah, July 31 (RHC)-- In news from the West Bank, a Palestinian baby has died after Israeli settlers reportedly threw firebombs into the family’s home early this morning. Graffiti scrawled on walls near the homes read "Revenge" in Hebrew. ... More


Bogota, July 31 (teleSUR-RHC)-- The right-wing administration of Juan Manuel Santos defended Thursday the right of homosexual couples to get married during a meeting at the country’s Constitutional Court. ... More


Washington, July 31 (RHC)-- The United States has imposed additional sanctions on Russia over the crisis in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday imposed sanctions on eleven more people and 15 more companies. ... More


Santiago de Cuba, July 31 (RHC) --- A huge wreath on behalf of Fidel and Raul Castro was placed at the grave of Frank País in Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.... More


Havana, July 31 (RHC)-- In Cuba, record temperatures were set during the month of July, with ten days of record heat. According to the Forecast Center of the Cuban Institute of Meteorology, these peak temperatures were reached in the provinces of Holguin, Matanzas and Santiago de Cuba, with 37.5 degrees Celsius in the first two provinces and 38.2 degrees in Santiago.... More


Havana, July 31 (RHC) –- The Discovery Channel announced the premiere of a documentary on Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro, who has been called the world's most watched man by U.S. intelligence services, according to the documentary.... More


Mexico City, July 31 (RHC) -- The future of Latin America depends on the integration of progressive governments and their resistance against right-wing attacks, said Cuban Communist leader Jose Ramon Balaguer in Mexico City.... More


Havana, July 31 (RHC) -- Cuba received 1,923,326 tourists between January 1st and June 30th in 2015, up 15.9 percent over the same period in 2014, an official report said Thursday.... More


Havana, July 31 (RHC) -- A group of U.S. youngsters, members of the 46th Contingent of the Venceremos Brigade, expressed their satisfaction to have come to Cuba and learn about everyday life on the island.... More


Havana, July 31 (RHC) – Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises has announced a new all-inclusive cruise program featuring an unlimited beverage package and shore excursions that showcase the real Cuba.... More


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