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Venezuela Faces Major Health Crisis Concealed by Government - Human Rights Watchdog

Venezuela has been experiencing a severe health care crisis with the outbreaks of diseases and lack of treatment for HIV patients, a prominent human rights watchdog said in a report on Thursday, adding that the government has been deliberately hiding data regarding the true extent of the crisis.

El Chapo was co-leader, informant tells US drugs trial

Drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman co-headed the Sinaloa cartel, an informant told his US trial Wednesday, skewering defense claims that he was little more than a scapegoat and spilling the operational secrets of the criminal enterprise

300 diplomatic leaders convene as Abu Dhabi Diplomacy Conference opens

Kenyan Chespol gets inspiration for nomination to top athletics award

Two time world U-20 women's steeplechase champion Celiphine Chespol of Kenya said she is inspired to work harder in the new season after being named in the final five athletes for the 2018 IAAF Rising Star Award.

Study shows 10 Canadians die from illicit drug overdose daily

An average of 10 people die from illicit drug overdose every day in Canada, according to a study released by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday.

Rebels Damage Colombia's Second Largest Oil Pipeline - Ecopetrol Energy Giant

Making power systems more flexible as global energy transition accelerates: IRENA's report

US Diplomat to Discuss Humanitarian Aid in Meeting With Columbia's Duque - State Dept.

US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs is traveling to Colombia on Tuesday for five days of meetings on humanitarian aid with President Ivan Duque and other government leaders, the State Department said in a press release.

El Chapo's US drug trial set for opening statements

Prosecutors and defense lawyers are set to deliver opening statements Tuesday in the New York trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the world's most notorious criminals accused of spending a quarter of a century smuggling cocaine into the United States.

Belgium summons reinforcements in Colombia chip war

Belgium, self-proclaimed inventor of the French fry or chip, urged Europe on Friday to help it fight a tariff slapped on its iconic export by Colombia.

Belgium summons reinforcements in Colombia chip war

Belgium, self-proclaimed inventor of the French fry or chip, urged Europe on Friday to help it fight a tariff slapped on its iconic export by Colombia.

Chinese demand propels Chile's fruit exports to record high

The 2017-2018 season, driven by brisk sales to China, an industry group said Thursday

Venezuela arrests hundreds of currency 'speculators'

Mexican Congress eyes legalizing pot

President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's future interior minister introduced a bill Tuesday to legalize marijuana in Mexico, a country wracked by violence fueled by its powerful drug cartels.

Potential juror tossed for wanting El Chapo autograph