Section: Latin America
G-7 set goal to end fossil fuels
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks with U.S. President Barack Obama at Schloss Elmau hotel. AP PHOTO/MICHAEL KAPPELER Leaders warn sanctions on Russia will remain BY DAVID MCHUGH AND DAVID RISING The Associated Press ELMAU, Germany – The world should move away from using fossil fuels by the end of this century, G-7 leaders announced Monday,...
Obama-Biden put friendship on public display
U.S. President Barack Obama embraces Vice President Joe Biden. AP PHOTO/ WILLIAM BRETZGER BY JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Few relationships in Washington are as complex as that of president and vice president, a partnership forged of political necessity and often defined by rivalry and competing self-interests. For President...
G-7 members remain united
G-7 members gather for a group photo during the summit in Schloss Elmau hotel in southern Germany. AP PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER Nations’ leaders uphold sanctions against Russia BY DAVID McHUGH AND DAVID RISING The Associated Press ELMAU, Germany – Several Group of Seven leaders presented a united front on upholding their sanctions against Russia...
G-7 summit exiles Russia
Defense Secretary Ash Carter (R), Gen. Martin Dempsey. AP PHOTO/MANUEL BALCE CENETA BY NEDRA PICKLER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Western leaders at their weekend summit in Germany are expected to further condemn, but not more strictly punish Russia for its suspected role in the escalating violence in Ukraine. Ukraine is pleading for a...
No Danger for Love on Santiago’s Condell Bridge
Although the allure of the Love Locks on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris have been brought to a screeching halt, the romantic symbolism continues to thrive on the Condell bridge in Santiago. PROVIDENCIA — According to Diego Villegas, a reporter for La Tercera, the origin of locking the eternal love between you and your significant other is...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko warns of Russian invasion threat
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Ukraine Authorizes Foreign Military Presence
Supreme Rada of Ukraine Kiev_ The Supreme Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine supported today by majority of votes the deployment of foreign military forces in the country to maintain peace, according to deputies, Prensa Latina publishes. …read more Source: Radio...
Europe Denounces New Spiral of Violence in Ukraine
04 de junio de 2015, 14:58Brussels, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini denounced the new spiral of violence in Ukraine, by the recent fighting in the southeastern city of Marinka, in the Donbass coal region. …read more Source: Prensa...
Ukraine Authorizes Foreign Military Presence
04 de junio de 2015, 10:14Kiev, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The Supreme Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine supported today by majority of votes the deployment of foreign military forces in the country to maintain peace, according to deputies. …read more Source: Prensa...
Ukraine Forces Violate Cease-Fire Killing 15 Civilians
Both Ukrainian officials and eastern Ukraine rebels hold each other responsible for continuously violating the cease-fire agreement. …read more Source:...
