The Washington Post
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 00:00
The significance of the arrest will depend on what Guzman Salazar can tell authorities about her father, like whether she can provide phone numbers.
Monday, October 15, 2012 - 00:00
It has become clear in recent weeks that Chavez and his aides particularly Nicolas Maduro, who was foreign minister until being named vice president this week, have helped ensure that FARC commanders feel secure about meeting with Santos's negotiators.
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 00:00
Progreso has had no municipal police force since January, because local officers refused to submit to the background checks and vetting that are now required of police.
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 00:00
About 100 Indians, fishermen and other activists opposed to a huge hydroelectric dam being built on the Xingu river in the heart of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are occupying one of its construction sites.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 00:00
In the face of such obstacles, the opposition now faces the daunting task of protecting its hard-won unity over the next six long years of Chavez's presidency.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 00:00
Rural Haitians have always been pretty much on their own when it comes to water, getting it where they can and carrying it home in five-gallon buckets balanced on the head.
Friday, October 5, 2012 - 00:00
The victim's father, Humberto, was the state's previous governor and also served as head of the party that won this year's presidential elections, though he was forced out last year amid accusations of mismanaging Coahuila's finances.
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 00:00
Many Brazilians criticized the government's handling of the case and what they see as elevating the rights of political candidates over the free-speech rights of their constituents
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 00:00
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels say in a statement that negotiations scheduled for Oct. 8 in Norway will now open Oct. 15.
Monday, October 1, 2012 - 00:00
Mr. Calderon says that a renewal of the U.S. ban on assault weapons is essential - and he is hinting that a new approach to managing drug consumption by Americans is needed, too.