Manama, March 21 (RHC) -- Once again street riots took place today in villages and small towns around this capital when Bahrain's police forces attacked Shiite opposition who were participating in the funeral of a recent victim of repression.

Damascus, March 21 (Xinhua-RHC) -- A suicide bomber riding a car bomb blew himself up late Tuesday in Syria's southern Daraa province, killing an unidentified number of civilians and law-enforcement members. National media denounced that this latest attack, which is said to be the tenth act of terrorism since last December, resulted in more than 300 deaths, 657 wounded, and significant material damage. This was the latest of a series of attacks over the last several days.

Moscow, March 21(RHC) -- The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, reported that proven oil reserves in the country amounted to 300 billion barrels, representing nearly 25 percent of the global amount of hydrocarbon.

Santiago de Chile, March 21(RHC) -- The Confederation of Students of Chile called for a demonstration today in solidarity with the people of the region of Aysén and against police violence in the area.

Beijing, March 21st (RHC) China and Egypt called for a political solution to the crisis in Syria, by urging both parties of the conflict to put an immediate end to violence and start a dialogue.

Mexico City, March 21(RHC) -- The city of Guanajuato is ready to welcome Pope Benedict XVI, who will arrive in the Mexican state on Friday.

Buenos Aires, March 21(RHC) -- Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez asked to join forces within South America so the South Atlantic can become in an absolutely demilitarized zone. The Head of State made the call to the participants at the First Latin American Telecommunications, Culture and Digital Inclusion "Patria Grande Conectada", held in Buenos Aires.

Illinois, March 21(BBC-RHC) Mitt Romney has won 47% of the votes, compared with 35% for Rick Santorum, with nearly all votes counted in the Illinois primary. Sending a message to President Obama at a victory party in a suburb of Chicago, Romney said: "We've had enough."

Baghdad, March 21 (Xinhua-RHC) The Al-Qaida militant group in Iraq claimed responsibility for a series of deadly bomb attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, which killed and wounded more than 250 people.

Moscow, March 21 (RHC) The Palestinian ambassador to Russia, Faed Mustafa, said the Arab territory calls for the approval of a resolution that condemns Israel's settlement policy, in the UN Security Council.

Buenos Aires, March 21 (PL-RHC) -- Representatives of the industrial sector in Argentina and Brazil met Wednesday in Buenos Aires to assess the possibilities of joint exports to third countries and discuss various topics of mutual interest.

Managua, March 21 (PL-RHC) -- The Nicaraguan government decision to join the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) is essential for the expansion and development of the country’s trade with Latin America and the Caribbean, according to Deputy Jacinto Suárez.

Mexico City, March 21 (Xinhua-RHC) -- A powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale rocked Mexico on Tuesday, injuring at least seven people and sending thousands of panicked citizens into the streets in the capital city.

Mexico City, March 21 (PL-RHC) -- Mexican producers have warned about the second farm crisis of the century, giving rise to a deficit of seven million tons of corn and a change in the agricultural map, with great impact on food supply.

Baghdad, March 21 (RHC) – The Iraqi branch of the islamist militant group Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a spate of deadly bomb attacks across Iraq Tuesday which killed and wounded more than 250.