GAM calls on Guatemala's state institutions, including the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman, to do more to combat violent crime.   Photo: EFE

Guatemala City, Feb 12 (RHC)-- At least 469 people were murdered in Guatemala during the first month of 2018, humanitarian organization Mutual Support Group (GAM) is reporting. ... More


 The Union Jack (L), the national flag of the United Kingdom, and the flag of the European Union are pictured within a bilateral meeting of Britain's prime mini

Brussels, Feb 12 (RHC)-- European Union authorities have defended as necessary and justified a series of potential punishments against Britain during the time it leaves the continental bloc. An advisor to the EU’s top negotiator, Michel Barnier, said that a plan to have sanctions by EU members on Britain during the so-called post-Brexit transition period would be necessary to prevent London from breaching its agreements. ... More


The arrival of 415 U.S. troops in Panama was part of a bilateral deal.  Photo: AP

Panama City, Feb 12 (RHC)-- The arrival of 415 members of the U.S. Air Force in Panama has been described by social organizations and media outlets as a "silent invasion." The deployment of the troops, authorized to wear full uniform and carry weapons, was part of a bilateral deal signed between the Panamanian and U.S. governments, called "New Horizons."... More


Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia.  Photo: AFP

United Nations, Feb 12 (RHC)-- Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia says he does not see chances the UN Security Council could adopt any time soon a Russian-drafted resolution on a probe into the use of chemical weapons in Syria, blaming the U.S. for hindering the progress over the issue. ... More


 Tanks parade past (L-R) US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a Bastille

Washington, Feb 12 (RHC)-- While the U.S. has been a major military power all of the years after World War I and outspends the next eight nations combined when it comes to military expenditures, instances of showcasing Washington’s military power on the streets in the form of parades have been very rare. Observers say this seems to be changing as U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a large-scale military parade later this year to showcase the might of America’s armed forces.... More


 U.S. Senator Marco Rubio assured Venezuela's military "world support" for coup.  Photo: EFE

Washington, Feb 10 (RHC)-- As Venezuelans get ready to vote in April’s presidential election, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio claimed on his Twitter account that the world would support Venezuela’s military if they decided to orchestrate a coup against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is up for re-election.... More


  African migrants demonstrate with white paint on their faces outside the Embassy of Rwanda in Israel on February 7, 2018, against an Israeli plan to forcibly

Tel Aviv, Feb 10 (RHC)-- Thousands of African migrants have staged a protest outside the Rwandan Embassy in Israel against a “racist” Israeli plan to deport them to the African country. During the protest, the demonstrators urged Rwanda and its President Paul Kagame not to cooperate with Israel on the plan. "Kagame — We are not for sale," said one banner held by the demonstrators. "Prison or Deportation? What would you choose?" said another. ... More


Composite images of Rob Porter and his abused wife, Colbie Holderness.  Photo: AP

Washington, Feb 10 (RHC)-- In the U.S., the White House had to admit that it mishandled the case of Rob Porter, who resigned as staff secretary this week after two of his ex-wives accused him of verbal and physical abuse. ... More


West Point graduates arrive for the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2017 graduation ceremony at Michie Stadium on May 27, 2017 in West Point, New York.  Photo: G

New York, Feb 10 (RHC)-- There was a sharp rise in reports of sexual assault at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in the last academic year, according to a new Pentagon study, underscoring an issue that has long plagued the military and its academies.... More


The French navy's Rubis-class FS Perle.  Photo: AFP

Paris, Feb 10 (RHC)-- France is planning to spend $33 billion (27 billion Euros) to upgrade its arsenal of nuclear weapons as part of a massive $370 billion (300 billion Euros) military spending over the next few years to meet the NATO military alliance's requirements, the French defense chief has announced.... More


Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov.  Photo: Anadolu News Agency

Kabul, Feb 10 (RHC)-- The Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan says there are indications that the U.S. military is allowing members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, who have suffered serious defeats in Syria and neighboring Iraq, to infiltrate Afghanistan.... More


 Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) moments before the Closing Bell on February 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by AFP)

New York, Feb 9 (RHC)-- U.S. stocks have plunged again with the Dow Jones industrial average experiencing a four-digit loss second time in a week due to fears of higher interest rates.... More


 Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with supporters at a recent Workers Party (PT) rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Photo: Facebook: Luiz Inacio L

Brasilia, Feb 9 (RHC)-- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva, unphased by the upholding of his conviction on corruption charges by the Fourth Regional Federal Court, will embark on his latest caravan at the end of the month. The tour, scheduled to begin on February 27, will take him through the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Parana.... More


 This file photograph taken on July 14, 2017 shows French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump, among other spectators, as they attend the an

Washington, Feb 9 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for a grand military parade through the streets of the U.S. capital has attracted scorn and skepticism from officials in Washington, DC. Critics argue that a military parade could cost millions of dollars, at a time the US Defense Department wants more stable funding for an overstretched military.... More


 FEMA paid $255,000 to Tribune for the 50,000 meals that were delivered.  Photo: Reuters FILE

San Juan, Feb 9 (RHC)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, has come under fire after failing to deliver 30 million meals to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The agency awarded a major $156-million meal contract to a small one-person company, Tribute Contracting, located in Atlanta, Georgia. ... More


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