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Violence mars Brazil’s anti-austerity strike 29 Apr 2017 - 09:57 pm
Protesters burn items looted from offices during the nationwide strike called by unions opposing austerity reforms in Rio de Janeiro
Venezuela begins process to leave OAS; protests rage 29 Apr 2017 - 09:50 pm
Carmen Velasquez (left), Interim Ambassador of Venezuela at the Organisation of American States, submits a letter to OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro, formally starting the process to quit the 34-member-countries regional body.
Trump marks tough first 100 days, facing sober realities 29 Apr 2017 - 07:07 pm
US President Donald Trump gestures after being sworn in as President on January 20, 2017 at the US Capitol in Washington (AFP Mark RALSTON)
US Congress passes spending bill to avert shutdown 29 Apr 2017 - 11:23 am
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Five key moments in Venezuela crisis 29 Apr 2017 - 11:10 am
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Venezuela opposition rallies for jailed members 29 Apr 2017 - 09:16 am
Opposition supporters attend a rally in support of political prisoners and against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in downtown Los Teques, Venezuela April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Brazilian judge authorizes release of ex-magnate Batista 29 Apr 2017 - 07:38 am
Former billionaire Eike Batista arrives at the Federal Police headquarters to give a testimony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, January 31, 2017. Reuters/Ueslei Marcelino
Trump's tweets cooling and the impact is fading a bit 28 Apr 2017 - 09:41 pm
US President Donald Trump signing an executive order on Offshore Energy Strategy at the White House in Washington
Venezuelans march to prison to demand freedom for activists 28 Apr 2017 - 09:37 pm
A member of the National Guard cracks down on opposition demonstrators during a march against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas
Four tales of the Trump trade, 100 days into his presidency 28 Apr 2017 - 09:26 pm
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Anti-austerity strike snarls cities across Brazil 28 Apr 2017 - 05:01 pm
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Trump vows to fix or scrap South Korea trade deal, wants missile system payment 28 Apr 2017 - 04:51 pm
 US President Donald Trump speaks before signing a memorandum regarding the aluminum industry in the Oval Office the White House April 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski
US jobless benefits claims rise in late April 27 Apr 2017 - 03:47 pm
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Venezuela to withdraw from organization of American states 27 Apr 2017 - 11:13 am
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Four decades on, Argentina's 'Mothers' still marching 27 Apr 2017 - 09:52 am
Members of the Argentine human rights group
Trump's first 100 days in 10 tweets 27 Apr 2017 - 09:35 am
US President Donald Trump smiles during a national teacher of the year event in the Oval Office of the White House April 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP / Brendan Smialowski
Venezuela snubs regional powers as more die in unrest 27 Apr 2017 - 08:21 am
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators build a fire barricade on a street during a rally against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela April 24, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Veron/File Photo
Hooded youths in Venezuela mar opposition efforts at peaceful protest 27 Apr 2017 - 08:19 am
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators build a fire barricade on a street during a rally against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela April 24, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Veron/File Photo