Venezuela’s Maduro seeks decree powers to face U.S. ‘imperialism’

By Andrew Cawthorne CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday asked parliament for decree powers in response to new U.S. sanctions, in...

Brazil passes femicide law to tackle rise in gender killings

By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Brazil, where a woman is killed every two hours, is imposing tougher punishments on those who...

Lawsuit challenges legality of NSA online snooping

The lawsuit was filed in Maryland federal court by the Wikimedia Foundation, Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Watch and other organizations. It said the...

Cause Of Death Of Jamaican-Born Syracuse Sprinter Still Undetermined

Jamaican-born athlete and Syracuse University student, Sabrina Cammock  News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Mar. 10, 2015: As the cause of death of Jamaican-born athlete...

U.S. offers $5 million for missing American, appeals to Iran

By Mark Hosenball and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States offered $5 million on Monday for help in finding an American who...

Weeks After Deathbed Marriage Guyanese National Loses Battle With Cancer

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 9, 2015: A 25-year-old Guyanese national who was determined this January to marry the love of his...

Back to Kama: Rael supports ‘Right to Return’ for those of...

LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several years ago, Rael, spiritual leader of the International Raelian Movement (IRM), inspired the movement "Back to...

Petition to the President of Guyana – Please establish a registry...

By Annan Boodram News Americas, BRONX, NY, Fri. Mar. 6, 2015: Up to date figures are not readily available for Guyana, but over the last...

The GOP’s Obsession With President Obama’s Immigration Order Will Lead To...

  By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 6, 2015: Since the new GOP controlled Congress took over in January, they have done...

Could Guyana Join The Ranks Of Oil Producing Nations?

News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Fri. Mar. 6, 2015: Guyana could possibly add oil to its list of natural resources if a top U.S. company...