South America

Venezuela opposition figure denies talks agreed with govt

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- A top Venezuelan opposition leader Monday dismissed the government's claim that it was ready for talks…

Venezuelan assembly declares ‘coup’ by Maduro govt

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's opposition-majority legislature declared Sunday that President Nicolas Maduro's government had committed…

Parts of Colombia on high alert due to heavy flooding

The western Colombian department of Choco has been placed on high alert due to heavy rains, flooding and an overflowing…

Inmates beheaded in Brazil prison riots: police

by Claire DE OLIVEIRA NETO RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Rioting inmates beheaded rivals and burned others alive in…

25 inmates killed in Brazil prison clash

  by Natalia Ramos SAO PAULO, Brazil | AFP | -- At least 25 inmates died Sunday in clashes between…

Hospitals among destroyed buildings in hurricane ravaged Haiti

Hospitals are among the buildings destroyed in southwestern Haiti which was devastated by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month, complicating efforts…

Medics travel to Haiti to help hurricane victims

Medical personnel travelled to remote areas of Haiti to treat victims of Hurricane Matthew, that hit the Caribbean island last…

Colombia’s president extends ceasefire with FARC through year end

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Thursday (October 13) extended his ceasefire with Marxist FARC rebels through the end of…

Nicole, headed for Bermuda, strengthens to a major hurricane

Nicole, which is on track to hit Bermuda, strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday (September 12), the U.S.…

Colombian president wins Nobel Prize for peace efforts

OSLO, Norway (AFP) - by Hazel WARD Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for his…

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