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Thousands of public servants on strike in Chile

Nov 3, 2009, 18:17 GMT

   Santiago - Thousands of teachers and other public servants went on strike in Chile Tuesday to demand pay increases, just one- and-a-half months before a presidential election. ... more

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EU urges resumption of dialogue in Honduras

Nov 8, 2009, 8:34 GMT

Stockholm - The European Union urged the sides in Honduras to resume the 'dialogue' aimed at restoring ousted President Manual Zelaya to power and expressed concern over the 'interruption' in the process. ... more

OAS chief deplores failure of Honduras deal (Roundup)

Nov 6, 2009, 22:08 GMT

Washington - The head of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday called on both sides of the dispute in Honduras to get serious about negotiations that should restore ousted President Manual Zelaya to power. ... more

OAS chief deplores failure of Honduras deal

Nov 6, 2009, 20:44 GMT

Washington - Jose Miguel Insulza, secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Friday deplored the 'interruption' of the deal to solve the crisis in Honduras. ... more

Zelaya rejects government of national unity in Honduras

Nov 6, 2009, 15:22 GMT

   Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Friday that he regards the deal to end the political crisis in Honduras as having failed. ... more

Honduran de-facto leaders resign to form unity cabinet (2nd Roundup)

Nov 6, 2009, 6:22 GMT

   Tegucigalpa, Honduras - The Honduran de-facto government of Roberto Micheletti resigned late Thursday, paving the way for a government of national unity and reconciliation, but said it was to form the new government without the participation of the ousted president. ... more

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In Pictures: 'Mexico Floods'

Nov 7, 2009, 17:52 GMT

In Pictures: Mexico Floods
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "Mexico Floods". ... more

CIA infiltrates even the Castro family

Oct 27, 2009, 14:15 GMT

   Miami/Washington - For decades, the Cuba of Fidel and Raul Castro has accused the CIA of doing all it could to destabilize the the communist island. ... more

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