Washington, January 25 (RHC)-- An independent U.S. Congressional panel has concluded the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of phone records is illegal. ... More
Cairo, January 25 (RHC)-- At least ten people have been killed across Egypt as security forces attacked supporters of ousted president, Mohamed Morsi. ... More
Nairobi, January 25 (RHC)-- South Sudan rivals have signed a ceasefire agreement after five weeks of violence that killed thousands of people and displaced more than half a million. ... More
New Delhi, January 25 (RHC)-- India’s Supreme Court has ordered a probe after the gang rape of a woman in eastern West Bengal state. ... More
Washington, January 25 (RHC)-- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, the key architect of unilateral sanctions against Iran and supporter of Washington's blockade against Cuba, is under criminal investigation for his connection with two Florida businessmen who are fugitives from Ecuador.... More
Washington, January 25 (RHC)-- U.S. President Barack Obama has launched a new task force to combat sexual assault on college campuses. ... More
Santiago de Chile, January 25 (RHC) -- Chile's president-elect Michelle Bachelet appointed 23 ministers on Friday, two weeks after she was officially declared the winner in recent presidential elections.... More
Bogota, January 25 (RHC) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who is seeking re-election, is leading the presidential race ahead of the country's May 25th election, according to the latest poll.... More
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
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