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21st of August 2018
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Venezuela lops five zeros off the bolívar to halt economic collapse2018-08-20 13:31:29
Currency devalued by 95 per cent and redenominated in effort to curb hyperinflation
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Venezuela's currency crisis2018-08-20 10:24:06
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Venezuela’s state oil group agrees $2bn Conoco payout2018-08-20 09:06:57
Deal ends dispute over nationalisation that had disrupted PDVSA’s exports -
A rightwing maverick lights up Brazil’s presidential campaign2018-08-20 07:43:47
Political vacuum means the ‘folkloric’ candidate, once a firefighter, may play a bigger role -
Anti-Ortega protests leave Nicaraguans living under the volcano2018-08-17 00:01:24
Fragile calm returns after roadblocks are broken up but few believe unrest is over -
Brazil’s economy needs a dose of tough love2018-08-16 11:08:43
Nation’s next leader must be able to see through comprehensive reforms -
Venezuela creditors eye oil assets in battle over unpaid debt2018-08-16 00:00:25
State-owned PDVSA and refiner Citgo are targets as court rulings prompt show of force -
Swelling clout of US corporate giants is depressing pay, analysts say2018-08-15 01:43:48
The tightening grip of a small group of large companies comes under scrutiny -
Colombia and corruption: the problem of extreme legalism2018-08-15 00:00:37
Once considered independent, the judicial system risks becoming politicised by graft scandals -
Argentina peso recovers on dollar auction although tensions remain2018-08-14 15:34:13
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Planning rules are driving the global housing crisis2018-08-14 08:31:25
Some analysts insist there is no problem with supply — they are wrong -
Europe must stand behind Canada or risk its own values2018-08-14 07:48:18
In its response to Ottawa’s row with Saudi Arabia, the EU is repeating past mistakes
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Brazil Poll Shows Jailed Lula Extending Lead for October Election2018-08-20 18:20:56
Jailed former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has increased his support by 5 percentage points and would win Brazil's October presidential electi -
Argentina's Macri to Report Venezuela to ICC Over Human Rights2018-08-20 18:10:24
Argentina's President Mauricio Macri plans to report Venezuela's government to the International Criminal Court at The Hague for alleged crimes agai -
With Inflation Soaring, Venezuela Prices Shed Five Zeros2018-08-20 17:55:27
Venezuela on Monday slashed five zeros from prices as part of a broad economic plan that President Nicolas Maduro says will tame hyperinflation but cr -
Six Dead as Brazilian Soldiers Swarm Rio Slums in Anti-Drug Assault2018-08-20 16:54:29
At least five civilians and one soldier died in shootouts in northern Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the army said, as thousands of Brazilian soldiers swep -
Protests in Costa Rica Turn Violent over Influx of Nicaraguan Immigrants2018-08-20 15:45:37
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado has rejected demonstrations and violence aimed at an influx of Nicaraguans, who have fled to Costa Rica to escap -
Conoco Says Venezuela Will Pay $2 Billion Arbitration Award2018-08-20 11:48:11
U.S. producer ConocoPhillips on Monday said Venezuela's PDVSA agreed to pay $2 billion to settle an arbitration award, suspending a dispute that bloc -
Brazil Sending Troops to Its Border With Venezuela2018-08-19 07:26:12
Brazil is sending troops to its border with Venezuela amid growing tensions in the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima in the state of Roraima, after V -
Argentines Line Up to Quit Catholic Church2018-08-19 04:47:57
Hundreds of people gathered in Buenos Aires Saturday to oppose the influence of religion on Argentine politics and encourage people to quit the Roman -
Maduro Unveils New Banknote, Other Economic Reforms2018-08-19 02:58:46
Uncertainty reigned in Venezuela Saturday after President Nicolas Maduro unveiled a major economic reform plan aimed at halting the spiraling hyperinf -
Brazilian Border Town Residents Drive Out Venezuelan Immigrants2018-08-18 18:24:17
Angry residents of a Brazilian border town, Pacaraima, ran riot and drove out Venezuelan immigrants on Saturday after a local restaurant owner was sta -
Nicaraguan Crisis Taking a Toll on Economy2018-08-18 01:05:00
Nicaragua's four-month-old political crisis has led to a rise in unemployment, a drop in tourism, deserted streets and empty schools. Voice of Americ -
US Navy Hospital Ship to Deploy to Colombia2018-08-17 19:47:20
The United States is sending a U.S. Navy hospital ship to Colombia to help treat some of the hundreds of thousands of people who have poured over the
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Disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sent to another prison2018-08-20 14:04:39
Former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was moved from an Arizona federal penitentiary days after he was assaulted there. -
Watch live: Donald Trump 'salutes' immigration officers2018-08-20 13:47:29
President Donald Trump is hosting an event to honor immigration and border patrol officers Monday afternoon at the White House. -
Hurricane Lane to pass south of Hawaii, bring riptide currents2018-08-20 12:31:06
Hurricane Lane is poised to weaken and track south of Hawaii this week, but is expected to generate rough surf and rip currents. -
Poll: On Russia, most Americans prefer diplomacy to sanctions2018-08-20 12:06:01
The majority of Americans favor efforts to improve relations between Russia over sanctions amid concern about Russian election interference, a new po -
Walmart, Anthem partner to open OTC drug access for seniors2018-08-20 11:21:07
Walmart is partnering one of the largest U.S. health insurance providers to expand seniors' access to over-the-counter medication, the companies sai -
Prosecutors weigh charges for Chris Watts, accused of killing wife, girls2018-08-20 09:15:23
Colorado prosecutors are still trying to work out which charges they will seek against a man accused of killing his pregnant wife and two young daugh -
One dead after U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Iraq2018-08-20 08:17:38
A U.S. service member was killed early Monday when a helicopter crashed in Iraq, military officials said. -
Pepsi to buy SodaStream for $3.2 billion2018-08-20 07:41:53
Pepsi said Monday it will acquire in-home beverage maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion. -
Gunfire at U.S. Embassy in Turkey reflects deepening conflict2018-08-20 06:57:35
There was gunfire at the U.S. embassy in Ankara, Turkey, early Monday, as conflict between the two countries deepens over the detention of an America -
Tornado uncovers hidden historic buildings in small Iowa town2018-08-20 06:00:07
A tornado that tore a path of destruction through Main Street in Marshalltown, Iowa, uncovered several long-forgotten historic storefronts. -
Body found inside burning car at Disney World2018-08-20 01:44:23
A body was found inside a burning car that was in the parking lot of a Disney World miniature golf course, officials said Saturday. -
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announces plan to bring broadband Internet to entire state2018-08-19 23:39:50
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has announced a plan to bring broadband Internet to every residence and business throughout his state.
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Hundreds of US news outlets denounce Trump's war on press2018-08-16 04:29:28
US newspapers big and small hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on the news media, launching a coordinated campaign -
Trump revokes security clearance for ex-CIA chief, vocal critic2018-08-15 20:07:58
President Donald Trump abruptly revoked the security clearance of ex-CIA Director John Brennan on Wednesday, an unprecedented act of retribution again -
Jailed Lula registers to run for Brazil presidency2018-08-15 18:46:09
Imprisoned leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's unlikely bid for Brazil's presidency took a big step forward Wednesday with the formal registr -
Ex-Trump aide Manafort had ‘dumpster of hidden cash,’ say prosecutors2018-08-15 16:30:48
Paul Manafort lied to keep himself flush with cash and later to maintain his luxurious lifestyle when his income dropped off, prosecutors told jurors -
Brazil's leftists march to support Lula's candidacy2018-08-15 05:35:24
Supporters of former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva marched on Brasilia on Tuesday to rally behind his attempt to take part in the upco -
US priests 'molested over 1,000 children', report says2018-08-14 19:49:34
More than 300 "predator" priests in Pennsylvania are accused of abusing over 1,000 children across seven decades, a grand jury said Tuesday in a dev -
Trump hits back after ex-aide releases secret recording2018-08-13 20:12:37
Donald Trump on Monday plunged himself into a made-for-TV spat with his former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman - a mud-slinging match that has fuelled f -
Counter-protesters drown out neo-Nazis at Washington rally2018-08-12 19:31:05
A white supremacist rally outside the White House fizzled out Sunday after only a handful of neo-Nazis showed up and were massively outnumbered by hun -
One year after Charlottesville: 'Donald Trump trades in the currency of white identity politics'2018-08-12 16:27:52
President Trump has failed yet again to condemn white supremacist ideology, says Ian Reifowitz, Professor of History at the State University of New Yo -
Washington braces for white nationalist protest a year after Charlottesville2018-08-12 08:41:19
White supremacists are set to rally outside the White House on Sunday, one year after torch-wielding neo-Nazis clashed with counter demonstrators in a -
Charlottesville one year on: FRANCE 24 talks to a survivor2018-08-11 16:01:57
One year after a white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville turned violent, the group is set to rally yet again this Sunday in Washington DC. -
Half million Venezuelans fleeing crisis enter Ecuador2018-08-11 14:58:22
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Ecuador this year, the UN said Friday, after Quito declared a state of migration emergency trig
