In his opening speech, the silver-haired 57-year-old vowed to "continue the Cuban revolution" as laid out by his predecessors, his maiden speech triggering a standing ovation in the chamber.
According to the International Monetary Fund's report released Tuesday, consumer demand and investment will help Brazil post a performance that will outpace the rest of the region this year.
Francis summons all of Chile's bishops to the Vatican for an emergency summit to discuss the scandal, which has badly tarnished his reputation and that of the Chilean Church.
Chief Justice Carmen Lucia, who was sharply criticised during the session by various colleagues, cast the deciding vote after the court was tied at 5 to 5.
Families hit with tear gas during clashes with police officers. Human rights groups criticise Venezuelan authorities for failing to address the rapidly declining conditions in the nation's jails.
Human activity has driven animals and plants into decline in every region of the world, putting our own well-being at risk by over-harvesting and polluting, a comprehensive species survey warned Friday.
Lawyer, government official and lawmaker allegedly caught on video trying to exchange votes to protect Pedro Pablo Kuczynski from impeachment in exchange for a hand in state contracts.
A new series, The Mechanism, opens on March 23 and is heavily based on the graft scandal shaking Brazil over the last four years, involving the president, ex-presidents, top business executives and the country's state oil company.
Robert Cox
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