
VP says Chavez up, walking; doubts persist
Vice President Nicolas Maduro surprised Venezuelans with a Christmas Eve announcement that President Hugo Chavez is up and walking two weeks after ...

Chilean street dogs are protesters' best friends
They don't have demands, but they're loyal to the cause and are always on the front lines of the fight. They run with protesters, lap up shots from ...
Argentina slams UK over Antarctica "imperialism"
Argentina is protesting Britain's decision to name a vast swath of Antarctica as Queen Elizabeth Land. The foreign ministry has handed a formal ...
3x-motorbike champ Coma withdraws from Dakar Rally
Three-time motorbike champion Marc Coma of Spain says he will not ride in the Dakar Rally next month due to health reasons. According to Spanish media ...
Brazil to play Italy in friendly in March
World Cup host Brazil will play Italy in a friendly in Switzerland next year ahead of the teams' Confederations Cup match in June. Hugh Quennec, ...

Assange addresses supporters at Ecuadorean Embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange emerged for a rare public address Thursday, praising jailed U.S. soldier Bradley Manning in an address delivered from ...

Venezuela VP hopes Chavez can be sworn in Jan. 10
Venezuela's vice president said on Wednesday that the government is still aiming for President Hugo Chavez to be sworn in for a new term as scheduled ...
The happiest and saddest countries in the world
Gallup Inc. asked roughly 1,000 people in each of 148 countries the following questions: Did you feel well-respected yesterday? Were you treated with ...

Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2012
Neil Armstrong would always be taking that first step onto the moon, and Dick Clark was forever "the world's oldest teenager." Some of the notables ...

Spain tops FIFA rankings, Brazil sinks to No. 18
World Cup and European champion Spain has completed a full year atop the FIFA rankings, and Brazil has plummeted to No. 18. The 2014 World Cup host ...

Chavez has respiratory infection, now 'controlled'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has a respiratory infection after undergoing cancer surgery in Cuba and must have "complete rest" for the next few ...

Britain increases funds in bid for Olympic medals
Britain is pumping record amounts of cash into its Olympic sport programs, aiming to win more medals in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 than it did as host ...
AP Global Soccer 10 Quotebox
Quotes from panelists voting in the AP Global Football 10 poll: Leonardo Bertozzi, ESPN Brazil. "Corinthians: The victory over Chelsea in the final ...

Sympathy for Chavez a factor in Venezuela politics
Smarting after a bruising loss in state elections, Venezuela's opposition will now be forced to reassess its strategy and rebuild quickly to prepare ...

Chavez allies sweep Venezuela gubernatorial vote
Allies of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez steamrolled Venezuela's opposition in gubernatorial elections, winning 20 of 23 states. The only good ...

Venezuelan elections a test for Chavez's movement
Venezuelans chose governors and state lawmakers on Sunday in elections seen as a key test of whether President Hugo Chavez's movement can endure if ...
Ghana considers court order to release ship
Ghana's government said Sunday it was "carefully considering" a U.N. tribunal's order for the immediate release of an Argentine navy training ship ...
Fidel Castro nominated for Cuban parliament seat
Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro has been nominated for a seat in the country's parliament, authorities said Sunday. The afternoon TV news announced ...

UN court orders release of Argentine ship in Ghana
A United Nations court ordered the immediate release Saturday of an Argentine navy training ship seized by Ghana two months ago at the request of an ...

With Chavez stricken, elections become crucial
Hugo Chavez's cancer has upended politics in Venezuela, transforming Sunday's nationwide elections for state governors and legislators into a test of ...

Sympathy over US school shooting stretches globe
As the world joined Americans in mourning the school massacre in Connecticut, many urged U.S. politicians to honor the 28 victims, especially the ...

Some Venezuelans see 'Chavismo' struggles brewing
Hugo Chavez's most influential allies are projecting an image of unity while the president recovers from cancer surgery in Cuba, standing side-by-side ...
Chile apologizes to lesbian denied custody of kids
Chile's government has apologized to a lesbian judge who was denied custody of her three daughters because she is gay. The apology was issued Friday ...

VP: Chavez recovery favorable after complications
President Hugo Chavez is recovering favorably despite suffering complications during cancer surgery in Cuba, his vice president said Thursday amid ...