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The United States have announced that it will not produce or acquire more antipersonnel mines, even to replace their current reserves as explosive devices expire. During a conference held in Maputo, capital of Mozambique, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council has stated...

The Embassy of Ecuador in London organized a fashion show in order to raise awareness among the world about the injustice committed against Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, who will be the principal model for this event to be held in the framework of the London´s fashion...

Minister of Justice of Chile José Antonio Gómez announced this Thursday the addition of the crime of torture to the Chilean Penal Code, after recognizing it is a pending debt of the country in the framework of the International Day against Torture. “As a state of Chile we...

In July, occupational licenses for media workers, as photographers, cameramen and sound engineers would be delivered. In September will be the opening of the technic and technology careers to comply with the provision on the professionalism of people that work in the media....

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), has issued a statement, ensuring that the probability of an El Niño phenomena between October and December to occur, is between 75% and 80%. The possibility of occurring in the third quarter of this year is 60%. “It is expected...

Mauricio Rodas, Mayor of Quito, spoke yesterday about the proposed amendment of the Government on the article 264 of the Constitution concerning the powers of the municipalities in the areas of education and health. For him and Councilman Jorge Albán of Alianza PAÍS (AP), this...

The White House yesterday requested to the Congress to authorize the granting of financial assistance of $ 500 million to militarily “train and equip” the armed groups that since March 2011 attempt to overthrow the constitutional President of that country, Bashar...

The port activity was affected through the end of 2013 due to the slowdown of foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. Last year there was an increase of 1.7%, according to the report of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). In the ECLAC...

This Thursday Argentina deposited about 1,000 million to cancel the debt owed by hedge funds. “The Argentina Republic, in fulfillment of the contract with the holders who adhered to the exchange, has proceeded to the payment of capital and interest services”, said...

The Plenary of the Congress yesterday endorsed the gauging of King Juan Carlos and part of the Royal Family in the midst of criticism from opposition groups for the prompt processing. A very large majority of the Chamber (184 votes against 32) achieved a change in the law of the...