Associated Press
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 09:05
But a senior State Department official told reporters Wednesday that the standoff needs to be resolved within days, or weeks at most, or risk the continued of violent unrest that has gripped Venezuela for months.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 08:30
The situation in Rio's public transit has gotten so bad that state lawmakers have proposed the creation of a specialized police battalion for the city's fleet of nearly 9,000 buses. Rio Gov. Luiz Fernando Pezao reportedly favors the proposal but it needs to clear several more legislative hurdles.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 07:32
Maduro has accused the opposition of being obstructionist and says staying away from the talks ignores the wishes of Venezuelans and helps the country's enemies.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 05:43
The interim government ignored Hifter’s declaration but, aiming to resolve the crisis, proposed that parliament find a new candidate for prime minister, then stop its work to allow for new parliament elections.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 08:59
The Tamaulipas state government said in a statement that police found the bodies of five men and four women in an empty lot of the town of Hidalgo on Monday. Nearby, three homes had been set ablaze, it said.
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 09:26
The protesters lined the facade of the Congress building with black-and-white photographs of the civilians killed or gone missing during the conflict.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 10:14
The militants tried to retake the town in a dawn attack as government warplanes and naval forces bombed homes where they were hiding, officials said.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 08:48
Psaki said Kerry reiterated the need for any Palestinian government to recognize Israel, commit to nonviolence and abide by previous agreements.”
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 05:49
Ferry, whose Alexandria, Virginia-based consulting firm The Trailblazer Group began working with Varela in 2011, said he'll remember the campaign as the most malicious he's ever seen.
Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 05:47
In all, 22 police officers and 10 civilians were killed in the 2009 bloodletting at a stretch of highway known as Devil's Curve near the city of Bagua.