Americas

Search Underway for Cuban Refugees

11 refugees disappeared after raft sank near Mexico's southeastern coast More

Canada's Simeon Jackson (L) and Kevin McKenna (R) celebrate with teammate Tosaint Ricketts after he scored on Cuba in the first half of their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in Toronto, October 12, 2012.

Cuban Soccer Players 'Vanish' in Canada

Several members of the Cuban men’s football team visiting Canada left the group before their World Cup qualifying match Friday More

In this Aug. 31, 2012 photo, alleged members of the MS-13 or Mara Salvatrucha gang arrested on murder and gun possession charges are loaded into a police pick-up truck after being presented to the press in San Salvador, El Salvador.

US Imposes Penalties on MS-13 Gang

Treasury Under Secretary says MS-13 has been linked to murders, racketeering, drug and human trafficking in US More

Christianity is among dominate religions in Haiti, but nation has seen noticeable increase in followers since devastating 2010 earthquake.

Video Islam Gains Followers in Haiti

Caribbean nation has seen noticeable increase in converts since devastating 2010 earthquake More

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez talks during a press conference at the Miraflores palace in Caracas, Venezuela, October 9, 2012.

Video Chavez Says He Will Continue to Speak Out Against Imperialism

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez starts a new term, holds his first press conference since winning re-election for six more years More


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Zetas Cartel Leader Killed, Body Snatched

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Many Millions Suffer from Depression

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FAO: Global Decline in Hunger

UN food agency report finds one in eight people in the world is suffering from malnutrition
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Zetas Drug Cartel Leader Apparently Dead

Mexican navy says Heriberto Lazcano was apparently killed in a shootout in a northern border state
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Hugo Chavez's win brought a sigh of relief to his leftist allies around the Latin American region who rely on his oil-financed generosity
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Video Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Wins Re-Election Bid

Results indicate 81 percent of the 19 million registered voters cast ballots, making this one of the largest election turnouts in years
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