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Pranksters turn Mexico's lower house of Congress to 'Chamber of Rats' on Google Maps

Earlier, the presidential residence was renamed 'Official Residence of Corruption' on the web mapping service.

Jan 11, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Conjoined twins born with two heads and one body die aged less than a week-old

A harrowing video shows the Mexican twins crying while being held by a doctor in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jan 10, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Mexico

Petrol price increase fuels protests across Mexico and calls for president to resign

Six people have died in clashes with the police and 1,500 people were detained for looting shops in the past week.

Jan 10, 2017

By Sofia Lotto Persio

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Thousands demand Mexican president's resignation after fuel price hike

The Mexican government hiked the price of gasoline by 14 to 20 per cent on 1 January, sparking outrage among civilians throughout the country.

Jan 10, 2017

By Alex Wheeler

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Guy Philippe supporters attack US citizens in Haiti in protest against his arrest and extradition

A large number of US citizens are in Haiti to assist in the recovery work following hurricane Matthew devastation.

Jan 10, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Indian peacekeepers face UN probe for entering Haiti without cholera vaccination – report

The UN is already facing accusations that its international troops were responsible for cholera outbreak in Haiti.

Jan 9, 2017

By Lara Rebello

Nicolas Maduro raises minimum wage in Venezuela by 50%

This is the fifth such hike in a year as Venezuela continues to battle the world's highest inflation rate.

Jan 9, 2017

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Four inmates dead after another round of rioting in Brazilian jail

Officials at the Raimundo Vidal Pessoa prison said three of the inmates were decapitated.

Jan 9, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Brazil

US Consulate official shot by gunman in Mexico is in stable condition

The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Christopher Ashcraft.

Jan 8, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Mexico

US embassy official 'wounded' by gunman in Mexico, official says

A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the shooter's identification.

Jan 7, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Mexico

Chilean officials say UFO spotted by its navy cannot be identified, release video

The government stands by the video's authenticity.

Jan 7, 2017

By Agamoni Ghosh

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

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