Corruption scandals roil Guatemala and Honduras
Massive corruption scandals in two key allies of the U.S. in Central America are producing large demonstrations calling for the resignations of their presidents.
TPP threatens health of millions
TPP would make many drug prices unaffordable and block availability of generic drugs, pricing millions of people out of much-needed medical care.
Today in history: Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty is signed in 1972
The U.S. and USSR agreed not to build defensive missile systems and thus to limit escalation of the nuclear arms race.
Tomorrow in history: Beatification day for El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar Romero
He was an outspoken advocate for the poor who was martyred in 1980.
The Vietnam War: a visit after 40 years
Forty years after the American war in Vietnam ended in ignominious defeat, the traces of that terrible conflict are disappearing.
Today in history: Forward-looking Uruguayan President José Mujica turns 80
On this date in 1935, José Alberto Mujica Cordano was born in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Bolivarian Latin America promises help in worldwide refugee crisis
As the Rohingyas have fled Burma in often unseaworthy boats, they have found themselves barred from landing in other countries.
Election renews hope for Cyprus reunification
The election was for the presidency of the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus," an entity held to be illegal by the U.N.
Congress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.
Cuban ebola team nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The Henry Reeve Brigade is only a small part of Cuba's vast system of medical solidarity help to scores of poorer countries.
