Mali situation far from resolved
The situation in the West African country of Mali continues to get more difficult and complex.
Opportunity for a peaceful end to Syria crisis must not be lost
There is a small opening toward a possible peaceful solution. This is an opportunity that must not be lost.
Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.
Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win
At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.
The cost of renewed U.S. control in Paraguay
Paraguay interests the U.S. government now because it's close to unruly Bolivia, because of oil deposits, the Guaraní fresh water aquifer, and lawlessness in the tri-border area.
Colombian senator: U.S.-backed labor rights plan a flop
The labor action plan for workers' rights added to the controversial U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is failing, say a Colombian senator and union leaders.
Presidential election to be held in Trinidad and Tobago
The president, is, like the Queen in England, the nominal head of state, however, in this island nation the post is largely ceremonial.
U.S. a factor in 6 million Congo deaths
Lumumba's murder - "the country's original sin" - was motivated by the U.S. desire to control the Congo's resources.
90% voter turnout in Cuban regional, national elections
On February 3 in Cuba, 7, 877 906 voters cast two ballots - one for provincial assembly delegates and the other for local deputies to the National Assembly.
