The Los Angeles Times
Friday, May 2, 2014 - 06:36
Families with children who attend school and receive vaccinations currently receive as much as $63 a month from the federal government. A 10% increase is well above the annual inflation rate of roughly 6%.
Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 07:54
Human rights organizations, who have long demanded this as a way to end rampant impunity in the military, hailed the decision as “historic"
Friday, April 25, 2014 - 06:38
Dialogue and discreet diplomacy — what the Canadians call "constructive engagement" — have functioned better than external pressure toward Cuba
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 07:32
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran's nuclear program, told the official Al Alam news channel Saturday that Iran had agreed to redesign the Arak plant, about 150 miles southwest of Tehran, to produce far less plutonium, a key ingredient in nuclear weapons.
Monday, April 21, 2014 - 07:02
Yet many political experts and pundits believe Bandar's departure will barely affect Saudi foreign policies. And they say it's possible the prince could return to the political scene stronger than ever.
Friday, April 18, 2014 - 08:01
In the first year of the administration of President Enrique Peña Nieto, killings of journalists declined significantly but other attacks multiplied, organizations that work on behalf of reporters said.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 07:18
The main armed factions number in the dozens but splinter groups run to the hundreds, holding sway over economic, political and social life.
Monday, April 14, 2014 - 00:00
The city, which could easily retreat back into the jungle if not for government support, got another boost when it was selected as the only Amazonian site to be a host for the upcoming World Cup.
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 11:26
Wrapping up two days of talks in Vienna, the negotiators said they would meet next month to draft a final deal in hope of reaching an accord before the midsummer deadline.
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 10:40
It's unclear how many died in the attack in Latakia province, but much of the anger is directed at Turkey for allegedly facilitating it.