Americas News

Mexico Hit by 8.1-Magnitude Earthquake, At Least Six Dead

A powerful earthquake has struck off Mexico’s southern coast killing at least six people. The 8.1-magnitude tremor was described by…

7 years ago

Hurricane Irma: At Least 9 Dead In Caribbean Islands, Heads Toward Puerto Rico

At least nine people died after Hurricane Irma hit Caribbean causing widespread destruction and reducing buildings to rubble. The small…

7 years ago

Hurricane Irma: Caribbean Islands Residents Make Last-Minute Preparations for Catastrophic Storm

Residents in the Caribbean islands have made last-minute preparations for Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade,…

7 years ago

Hurricane Irma Upgraded to Category 5 as Approaching Caribbean

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category 5, making it "extremely dangerous" as it crosses the Caribbean. Category 5…

7 years ago

Cuba Sonic Attack: State Department Reveals Details of Suspected Acoustic Attack on US Diplomats

According to US officials, a suspected acoustic attack on US embassy staff in Cuba was reported as recently as last…

7 years ago

Venezuela: Constituent Assembly Votes to Put Opposition Leaders on Trial for Treason

Venezuela's controversial constituent assembly has unanimously voted to put opposition leaders on trial for treason. It said it would pursue…

7 years ago

Brazil Abolishes Amazon National Reserve to Open Up Area to Mining

Brazil has abolished a vast national reserve in the Amazon to open up the area to mining. The area, covering…

7 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: Conductor Gustavo Dudamel Confirms US Tour Cancelation

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel has confirmed that his US tour with Venezuela's National Youth Orchestra has been canceled. The star…

7 years ago

Venezuela Constituent Assembly to Assume Powers of Opposition-Led Parliament

Venezuela's new constituent assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favor of assuming the powers of the opposition-led parliament. However, parliament has…

7 years ago

Venezuela Crisis: Donald Trump Does Not Rule Out Military Response

President Donald Trump has announced he is not ruling out a military option in dealing with the crisis in Venezuela.…

7 years ago