Venezuela releases at least nine prisoners including activists
Feb 1 – At least nine Venezuelans were released from a notorious Caracas prison on Sunday including human rights activist Javier Tarazona, a relative and a nongovernmental organization said, as…
Wintry weather halts over 1,200 flights across US as storm pulls away
The East Coast and South remain gripped by a deep freeze causing at least one utility company to ask residents to conserve. Read More
Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate
SAN JOSE, Feb 1 – Costa Ricans are voting in a general election on Sunday as the right-wing populist government seeks to extend its mandate and secure control of Congress…
Top US, Israeli generals meet at Pentagon amid soaring Iran tensions
Feb 1 – The top U.S. and Israeli generals held talks at the Pentagon on Friday amid soaring tensions with Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday, speaking on…
Reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say
JERUSALEM/CAIRO Feb 1 – Gaza’s main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel said, with preparations underway at the war-ravaged enclave’s main gateway that has been…
Reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say
JERUSALEM/CAIRO Feb 1 – Gaza’s main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel said, with preparations underway at the war-ravaged enclave’s main gateway that has been…
Venezuela rights activist freed from notorious jail amid prisoner release
Feb 1 – Venezuelan rights activist Javier Tarazona has been freed in a prisoner release, legal rights group Foro Penal said on Sunday, the latest high profile liberation in a…
Pope says Winter Olympics will ‘rekindle hope’ for world peace
He asked those in authority to “make concrete gestures of detente and dialogue”. Read More
Pope Leo urges US and Cuba to engage in sincere dialogue
VATICAN CITY, Feb 1 – Pope Leo said on Sunday he was deeply concerned about rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, and he called for “sincere and effective…
Russia’s Medvedev praises Trump but questions US submarine threat
MOSCOW, Feb 1 – Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, praised U.S. President Donald Trump as an effective leader who was seeking peace but added that Moscow had…