Chilean authorities evacuated thousands of people on Tuesday after one of South America's most active volcanoes erupted in the south of the country. The National Emergency Office said the Villarrica volcano erupted around 3 a.m. local time, sparking concerns that melting snow could trigger mudslides, which in turn could endanger nearby communities.
President Barack Obama on Monday said that his administration's overture to Cuba will usher in reforms on the island and that he hopes to open a U.S. Embassy in Havana by mid-April. He cautioned that the opening of a full-scale diplomatic post does not mean that ties between Washington and Havana would be completely normalized.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday morning despite concerns from the White House and the absence of dozens of Democrats.
The Chinese Foreign Minister said on Monday that the country made loans to Sri Lanka based on a consensus through talks between the two countries and at Sri Lanka's request, Reuters reports.
Crowned a national hero by Cuba's president last week, convicted spy Gerardo Hernández - who was release last Dec. 17 after President Barack Obama commuted his double life sentence - says he is ready to return to duty.
Israeli authorities about a month ago arrested three citizens they accuse of smuggling illegal goods into Gaza. The men have since been charged in the Beersheba District Court.
The North Korean government underlined its anger at joint U.S.-South Korean war games on Monday by firing two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. Pyeongyang always protests the annual drills and warned of "merciless" retaliation on Monday; nevertheless, the regime of dictator Kim Jong Un seemed to strike a particularly angry note this year.
By measuring CO2's heat-trapping ability over 11 years at two U.S. sites, scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that rising carbon dioxide levels are heating up the planet.
Tabaré Vázquez returned to Suarez Residence -- Uruguay's version of the White House - on Sunday when he was once again sworn in as president of the South American nation. He had previously held the post from 2005 to 2010.
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner defended her economic policy in a speech this weekend. She said Argentina is the only country in the world to have reduced its national debt.
J.K. Rowling enthusiasts who don’t want to take a trip to Florida for Universal Orlando’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter might want to consider going down to Mexico to experience the ultimate collection.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants fewer U.S. diplomats working in the country and has announced measures to limit the number working in the U.S. Embassy.
Maria del Pilar Hurtado, who was once the head of Colombia's secret police, has been found guilty of spying on politicians, judges, and journalists as well.
Perdro Infante, who is one of the most popular singers and actors from Latin America and the Mexican Golden Era of Cinema, will be commemorated with the Pedro Infante National Cultural Center.
Thousands of Cameroonian youths are showing their support for their military by marching through the capital of Yaounde as attacks from neighboring Nigerian extremists continue Saturday.
