BBC (UK)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 00:00
Eleven people have died in two separate clashes over land in the Aguan region of north-eastern Honduras.
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 00:00
He said improved intelligence-sharing and smaller, more flexible units were needed to take on the rebels.
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 00:00
Head of the Colombian police Gen Oscar Naranjo said Ms Cifuentes, 47, was "a high-ranking link between Colombian and Mexican drug dealers".
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 00:00
They are accused of conspiring to divert public money for private gain.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 00:00
They had been indicted in Spain under its universal jurisdiction law, which holds that some crimes are so grave that they can be tried anywhere.
Monday, August 8, 2011 - 00:00
"I've ordered the defence ministry to revise the way the (army) controls territory, including our borders, to use our forces more efficiently and effectively," President Santos said.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 00:00
France has confirmed it will extradite Manuel Noriega to Panama, where he is wanted over human rights violations during his rule in the 1980s.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 00:00
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has appeared with his head closely shaved, saying his hair has begun falling out because of chemotherapy.
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 00:00
The suspect, who is better known as El Diego, is accused of being the leader of the La Linea gang, whose members work as hired killers for the Juarez cartel.
Monday, August 1, 2011 - 00:00
A judge has ordered the arrest of Mr Uribe's former chief of staff, Bernardo Moreno, for allegedly spying on judges, journalists and politicians.