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AP Interview: Silva says Iran sanctions dangerous

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's president warned Tuesday that U.S.-proposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program could lead to…

Former Medellin drug trafficker Porras dies at 62

BOGOTA (AP) — Evaristo Porras, a former high-flying Medellin cartel drug trafficker associated with Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, has…

Cuban hunger striker rejects Spain asylum offer

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban dissident on a 13-day hunger strike to demand the release of ailing political prisoners has refused a Spanish…

Suspect: Charges in Argentine bomb case are 'lies'

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Iranian accused of masterminding the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center that killed 85 people…

Cuba replaces head of civil aviation

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has replaced the official who oversees the country's airlines and airports, a general who fought alongside Fidel…

9th US missionary freed in Haiti, returns home

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.S. missionary held for more than a month in Haiti on kidnapping charges flew back to the United States…

Lawyers in Mexico church sex abuse case resign

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican lawyer said Monday he has resigned from handling the case of a woman and her sons who claim the males were…

Haiti's president heads to Washington to talk aid

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian President Rene Preval is heading to the U.S. to discuss what is needed to rebuild his shattered country.

Chile's earthquake-delayed school year begins

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile's earthquake-delayed school year began Monday, but education officials said it may take until April 1…

Cuba blasts foreign press for dissident coverage

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba on Monday strongly criticized foreign press coverage of a dissident hunger striker as part of a campaign to…

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