Archive: June 2011
Judge: Chile will investigate Nobel laureate’s 1973 death
Chilean authorities will launch an investigation into the 1973 death of writer Pablo Neruda, a judge ruled Thursday.Venezuela captures alleged guerrilla who carried guitar alongside gun
Venezuelan authorities have arrested a key ideological leader of the FARC leftist guerrilla group who is known as “The Singer” for his role as a musician promoting the rebel movement, officials said Wednesday.Chavez mocks missile base reports
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mocked reports that his country is building missile launchers in its territory with the help of Iran.Cuban enjoys new benefit of free sex-change operation
On the job, Juani Santos is just another one of the guys.OAS readmits Honduras to its ranks
The Organization of American States voted Wednesday to readmit Honduras into the regional body.Anchor from Blackbeard ship recovered
Dead men tell no tales, but the sea does, as shown Friday when an anchor was recovered from the wreckage of pirate Blackbeard’s flagship.Bolivia boots visiting Iranian minister after Argentina complains
The Bolivian government expelled an Iranian minister to avoid a diplomatic rift with Argentina, the country’s foreign minister said.Mexican police chief, officers charged with helping cartels
Ten police officers, including a police chief, in central Mexico were arrested this week on charges of protecting the ruthless Zetas drug cartel, officials said.Colombians sue Chiquita over paramilitary payments
Family members of thousands of Colombians who were killed or who disappeared are suing Chiquita Brands International, alleging the produce company is liable because of its payments to paramilitaries.Latest Headlines
- Judge: Chile will investigate Nobel laureate’s 1973 death
- Venezuela captures alleged guerrilla who carried guitar alongside gun
- Chavez mocks missile base reports
- Cuban enjoys new benefit of free sex-change operation
- OAS readmits Honduras to its ranks
- Anchor from Blackbeard ship recovered
- Bolivia boots visiting Iranian minister after Argentina complains
- Mexican police chief, officers charged with helping cartels
- Colombians sue Chiquita over paramilitary payments
- Spanish court OKs extradition for former Guatemalan minister
- French IMF candidate seeks support in Brazil
- Mexican teacher honored for keeping kids calm during shootout
- Ousted ex-President Zelaya returns to Honduras
- Ousted ex-President Zelaya set to return to Honduras
- Air France crash pilots lost vital speed data, say investigators