Washington, July 4 (RHC)-- The United States says it will not sign a no-spy agreement with Germany amid the ongoing row over Washington's controversial surveillance activities. ... More
United Nations, July 4 (Caribbeannews-RHC) -- After two years of preparation, Suriname and Iceland finally launched the United Nations Friends Group to promote the implementation of the Beijing Declaration globally.... More
Washington, July 4 (RHC)-- U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Martin Dempsey says military strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants in Iraq remain an option for the United States. Speaking to reporters, the military general said that his country has far better intelligence about the situation in Iraq than it did a few weeks ago, adding that distinguishing between the ISIL militants and other Sunnis will be difficult.... More
Islamabad, July 4 (RHC)-- Pakistan has lodged a protest with the United States over reports that Washington is spying on the country. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying: "Pakistan has noted with concern recent media reports indicating that it is among the countries subject to surveillance by U.S. government agencies."... More
Washington, July 4 (RHC)-- A new poll shows the percentage of Americans who are satisfied with their freedom in the United States has dropped from 91 percent in 2006 to 79 percent in 2013. The Gallup poll released this week said the percentage of those who are dissatisfied with that freedom has doubled from 9 percent to 21 percent.... More
Caracas, July 3 (RHC-venezuelanalysis.com)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the need for “a complete and profound revolution within public administration.” He named Planning Minister Ricardo Menendez and Vice President Jorge Arreaza to facilitate a “restructuring” of the government system. ... More
Washington, July 3 (RHC)-- Representatives of member nations of the Organization of American States (OAS) are meeting in Washington to discuss the restructuring of the nations' sovereign debt and legal disputes linked to the so-called 'vulture funds', which today affect Argentina.... More
Geneva, July 3 (RHC)-- The latest unrest also follows massive Israeli raids on the West Bank and airstrikes on Gaza that have killed around 12 Palestinians since mid-June. ... More
Tegucigalpa, July 3 (RHC)-- Honduras' First Lady Ana García on Wednesday welcomed immigrant children caught while trying to enter the U.S. illegally.... More
San Diego, July 3 (RHC)-- U.S. immigrant rights activists have staged a rally in southern California to show support for undocumented immigrants confronted by right-wing demonstrators. ... More
Washington, July 3 (RHC)-- In response to the migrant crisis in the U.S., the Barack Obama administration has asked Congress for fast-track authority and additional funding to speed up the deportation of children. ... More
Paris, July 3 (RHC-ANDINA) -- Peru’s President Ollanta Humala Tasso held a meeting with his French counterpart François Hollande in Paris as part of his ongoing state visit to the European nation.... More
Rio de Janeiro, July 3 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Brazil needs to develop an information economy to ensure adequate wealth distribution and reduce inequality, President Dilma Rousseff said Wednesday.... More
Washington, July 3 (RHC)-- The Department of Homeland Security says it is increasing security measures at overseas airports with nonstop flights to the United States. ... More
Buenos Aires, July 3 (Mercopress-RHC) -- Argentinian President Cristina Fernández has been forced to call off all official activities following a “pharyngeal laryngitis condition” with the medical team in charge of the head of state’s health deciding on at least a 24-hour period of rest.... More
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