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Justin Trudeau European Parliament address

Syrian refugee couple names newborn baby after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to show gratitude

Baby Justin Trudeau Adam Bilan was born on Thursday, 4 May, in his parents' new city of Calgary.

May 7, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Thousands of women march in protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The protesters sang the national anthem and shouted 'we want elections'.

May 7, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Venezuela International Monetary Fund IMF

Central American migrants choose Mexico over US, thanks to Donald Trump's policies

The president's hardline immigration policies have resulted in fewer Central American migrants trying to enter the US.

May 5, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump Migration Pictures Mexico

Pictures of the week 29 April to 5 May 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

A selection of photographs, covering a variety of topics from current events to animals, weather and travel.

May 5, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures Conflict Pictures Migration Pictures Syria Iraq Brexit Theresa May

El Chapo's wives, lovers and beauty-queen 'slaves': Women behind the notorious drug lord

World's most powerful drug trafficker seeks conjugal visits while in solitary confinement in a US jail.

May 5, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Mexico

Gustavo Dudamel raises his voice against Venezuelan government: 'Enough is enough'

The star conductor's comments came after an 18-year-old musician was killed at a rally in Caracas.

May 5, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Venezuela

8 Isis sympathisers jailed in Brazil for plotting chemical attacks during Rio 2016 Olympics

All the eight men are Brazilian nationals who were found to be promoting Isis activities on the internet.

May 5, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Isis Rio 2016 Olympics

Venezuela opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez in 'proof of life' video

Footage follows rumours that Lopez had been poisoned and taken to military hospital.

May 5, 2017

By William Watkinson

Venezuela

Teenage girls who 'beat 19-year-old to death' on Facebook Live charged

"This was a horrific tragedy and our hearts go out to the family and friends of Ms. McKay," said Facebook.

May 4, 2017

By Mark Piggott

Facebook

The Mexican environmental scientist receiving an award right on Trump's doorstep

Professor José Sarukhán will collect his Tyler Prize at a ceremony near the White House.

May 4, 2017

By James Tennent

Donald Trump Mexico

Watch armoured vehicle plough straight into Venezuelan protesters amid chaos in Caracas

The Latin American nation is in a severe economic and political crisis as anti-government protests continue.

May 4, 2017

By Romil Patel

Venezuela

Photo of pigeons 'nest' of opioid needles shows stark reality of fentanyl epidemic

A policewoman uploaded the photo to raise awareness about the consequences of opioid use.

May 4, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Shocking photos of demonstrator engulfed in flames during violent anti-Maduro protests in Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces battled protesters who lit fires and hurled stones and petrol bombs in Caracas.

May 4, 2017

By David Sim

Venezuela Politics Pictures

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