Category: World News

Under-20 World Cup: 16 teams, one ultimate goal

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. – Colombia soccer still is powered by a train. Los Cafeteros were led to their most recent World Cup appearance in 1998...

Smithsonian opens exhibit dedicated to Chilean miners’ rescue

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. – On August 5, 2010, life for 33 Chilean miners went dark as night when the San José gold and copper mine in Copiapó collapsed.

Gold Cup: Semifinal Preview

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. – Four teams are each just a win away from playing for a Gold Cup title and an automatic berth in the 2013 Confederations Cup.

OAS calls for cooperation and joint support against crime

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – With a call to boost cooperation on all levels regarding regional citizen security matters...

OAS: Competitiveness tied to citizen security

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Increasing competitiveness in the region is tied to increasing citizen security, according to private sector leaders at the VII Private Sector Forum...

OAS: Enhanced coordination key to regional security

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Enhanced coordination among countries is the focal point of the 41st General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS)...

El Salvador welcomes OAS General Assembly

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Delegations from 35 member nations of the Organization of American States (OAS) have started arriving in the nation’s capital to attend the 41st General Assembly that will run from June 5 to 7.

Haiti: Sweden and U.S. to donate US$2.6 million in aid

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Sweden and the United States are donating US$2.6 million to help prevent sexual assaults and fight child trafficking...

Maghreb reacts to bin Laden death

Analysts say that recent events in the Arab world have delegitimized al-Qaeda's violent tactics.

Brazil’s World Cup preparations continue

Planes, stadiums and automobiles are on FIFA’s mind.