
Vietnam alarmed by conflict in South China Sea
The United States has never ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the peaceful means to settle disputes.

Congress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.

New alignment for U.S., Latin America after Panama
The Western Hemisphere emerged from the Summit of the Americas with a new alignment of forces.

