Cuba

Historic arms trade control agreed in move to protect human rights.

The current talks in Havana could mark a turning point in Colombia's history, says Johanna Quintanilla Pachón

Venezuelan president's body secretly transported from Cuba to military chapel, claim reports.

UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon delivered a speech pointing at the recent crimes against women all over the world.

Body of Venezuela's late president lies in state in Caracas ahead of state funeral.

Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.

Iranian president making common cause with Latin American nations after nuclear sanctions.

Hugo Chavez, known for bringing down poverty and raising living standards, was also an autocrat.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Speculation in overdrive after president said to be undergoing fourth round of chemotherapy treatment.

Ubisoft announce Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Chavez praises Fidel Castro and is hailed by Rafael Correa.

Joseph Ratzinger decided to step down after reading a report on the Vatileaks scandal, Italian media claim.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation from the Papacy and becomes the first in over 600 years to take this step

Venezuela devalues its currency for the fifth time in a decade, boosting oil revenue and inflation.

Cuban revolutionary leader casts ballot in Havana and speaks to voters and journalists.

Europe’s largest bank tries to bolster its risk management and financial crime supervision with its hard hitting new hire

Footage shows Spanish-speaking woman pinning down the screaming toddler as he is given a tattoo.

Eritrea-based journalist says reported bid to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki misinterpreted.

Opposition says congress decision to postpone Chavez presidential inauguration violates constitution.

Hugo Chavez to take oath in Supreme Court at a later date.

Nicolas Maduro and Diosdado Cabello favourites to take over if Venezuelan president health worsens.

Cuban President Raul Castro to visit isolated Iran next year..

For the first time, Hugo Chavez hints at Vice-President Nicolas Maduro as his successor.

Raul Castro's regime slaps ban on reggaeton - eight years too late.

Twenty Farc rebels killed in bombing by the Colombian Army near Ecuadorian border.

Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall in the US east coast early next week.

Forecasters say hurricane which has already claimed 21 lives could merge with northeastern arctic storm on approach to US east coast.

Sandy is likely to gain further momentum in the next few hours and is heading towards the Bahamas.

Sandy turns into a category two hurricane and is likely to hit Cuba next.