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Former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe charged in the US over drug and money laundering offences

Philippe was arrested on Thursday while he was giving a live radio interview.

Jan 7, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Florida

Drug gang blamed for killing and decapitating 33 inmates in Brazilian jail

Brazilian special forces were needed to restore peace at Monte Cristo prison in Boa Vista, Roraima.

Jan 6, 2017

By William Watkinson

Brazil

Pictures of the week: Seven days of photography from around the world

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

Jan 6, 2017

By David Sim

Travel pictures Animal and Wildlife Pictures Weather Pictures

Venezuelan search teams rescue helicopter crash survivors after six days

The helicopter was found by Yecuana indigenous tribe members on the slopes of the Cerro Duida.

Jan 6, 2017

By Pavitra Dwibhashyam

Former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe wanted in the US over drug charges arrested

Philippe was recently elected as Senator of the Grand'Anse district in the November 2016 polls in Haiti.

Jan 6, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Bolivian woman wrongly accused of robbery dies after being tied to tree full of fire ants

The victim's son and daughter survived despite also being tied to the tree.

Jan 6, 2017

By Mark Piggott

Notorious SAS-trained egg thief on the run in South America after jumping bail

Zimbabwean Jeffrey Lendrum, has gained global notoriety for pinching eggs worth £5,000

Jan 5, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Canadian woman wins $4m lottery with numbers she dreamt of in 1989

The win is an incentive for the cancer stricken woman, who has had to sell her home to fund her treatment.

Jan 5, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Cancer

Colombia asks UN to safeguard neutrality after video of officials dancing with Farc rebels leaked

Maria Emma Mejia, Colombia's ambassador to the UN, said the film was a source of 'great worry and surprise'.

Jan 5, 2017

By Divya Kishore

United Nations

UN officials in trouble after being filmed dancing with leftist guerrillas

Blue-coated officials criticised for 'partying with' female militants.

Jan 3, 2017

By Tom Porter

United Nations

On the run Brazilian prison escapee finds time to post social media selfies

Man who escaped north Brazil jail with 72 others captures life as a fugitive in the jungle.

Jan 3, 2017

By Graham Lanktree

Brazil

Military police officers track for fugitives of the Anisio Jobim Penitentiary Complex after a riot in the prison left at least 60 people killed and several injured,

Gang chiefs transferred from Brazilian jail in wake of massacre

Fifty six were killed in a riot in a Manaus prison sparked by a war between drugs gangs.

Jan 3, 2017

By Tom Porter

Brazil

Photos of forest fire that burned hundreds of homes in Valparaiso, Chile

Authorities said the blaze in Valparaiso was fuelled by gusty winds, low humidity and high temperatures.

Jan 3, 2017

By David Sim

Weather Pictures

At least 100 homes burnt and 400 evacuated in Chilean city of Valparaiso following wildfire

The Chilean interior ministry said 19 people were injured due to the blaze.

Jan 3, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Inmates 'decapitated' as 50 perish in Brazil drug gang prison riot

More than 50 people have been killed in a riot sparked by a war between drugs gangs.

Jan 2, 2017

By Tom Porter

Brazil

Cartel decapitations and drive-by shootings plague Acapulco over New Year's weekend

Bloodshed continued along the once-popular beach tourist area.

Jan 2, 2017

By Fiona Keating

Mexico

Colombian army rescues 8 child soldiers from guerrilla group ELN and arrests 12 fighters

The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group is fighting the government for over five decades.

Jan 2, 2017

By Ananya Roy

British Airways crew became 'lost' and sick after a suspected leak of noxious gas into their cabin

The Airbus A380 from San Francisco was headed for London, but diverted to Vancouver for an emergency landing.

Jan 1, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Brazilian gunman kills ex-wife and shoots 12 others dead in New Year massacre

Military police say that the gunman was suffering from mental health problems.

Jan 1, 2017

By Fiona Keating

Brazil

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