Obama: US supports Venezuelan people after Chavez death
President Barack Obama Tuesday said the United States was interested in a "constructive" future relationship with Venezuela after the death of President Hugo Chavez, a long-time American foe.
Australia confirms 'Prisoner X' worked for Israel
Australia on Wednesday admitted for the first time that a man found hanged in a Tel Aviv jail worked for the Israeli government.
Venezuela-US ties unlikely to thaw soon: experts
The US has long hoped that a post-Chavez era could herald a new era in ties with Venezuela, but allegations of a US plot to kill the leftist leader show any rapprochement is still far off.
Russia divided on Stalin 60 years after his death
Russia has marked the 60th anniversary of Joseph Stalin's death, with the nation divided on whether he was a tyrant who slaughtered millions or a saviour who created a superpower after World War II.
Romanian Prime-Minister to visit Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Secretary of State Marat Tazhin met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Kazakhstan Nicolae Ureche.
Cuba in mourning, says Chavez a 'true son' to Fidel
Cuba declared three days of national mourning after the death on Tuesday of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the Communist nation's closest regional ally and main economic support.
LatAm leaders mourn Chavez, US urges improved ties
Latin America mourned the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday as the United States expressed hope his passing would lead to improved relations with the oil-rich state.
Venezuela's Chavez dies, armed forces deployed
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer Tuesday, his death silencing the leading voice of the Latin American left and putting the oil-rich nation on a path to early elections.
Amnesty calls on Fiji regime to investigate 'torture' video
Amnesty International called on Fiji's military regime to launch an urgent investigation Tuesday into an online video that appears to show two men being tortured by officials.