African Union condemns Madagascar coup leader for unilaterally forming governmentADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union has condemned Madagascar’s coup leader for unilaterally forming a new government. Toppled Madagascar president rejects new government named by coup leaderANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar’s ousted president and another former head of the Indian Ocean island have rejected the formation of a new government. Madagascar’s coup leader names a new government, including officials close to toppled leaderANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — The leader of this African island nation who took power in a military-backed coup unilaterally named a new Cabinet on Tuesday that includes officials who have been close to the president he toppled. Jubilant Libya celebrates 40 years under Gadhafi as new Lockerbie controversy swirlsTRIPOLI, Libya — Libya celebrated the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Col. Moammar Gadhafi to power with a parade, lavish dance spectacles and fighter jets streaking overhead on Tuesday. OAS chief: No Honduran deal acceptable without return of president ousted in a coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The head of the Organization of American States closed the door Friday on a compromise offered by Honduras’ interim leader because it would not restore the president ousted in a coup. Madagascar talks end without rivals agreeing on leadership to head interim governmentMAPUTO, Mozambique — Talks aimed at determining who should lead Madagascar in a new interim government ended Friday with the ousted president and the man who replaced him in a military coup failing to agree on who should take the top posts. Honduras’ interim government says no fear of sanctions, as US stops issuing most visas thereTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader said Tuesday he doesn’t fear sanctions after an international delegation failed to win a pledge to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya and Washington announced it will stop issuing most visas at its embassy in Honduras. US to stop issuing most visas in Honduras because coup-makers refuse to sign San Jose pactWASHINGTON — The United States will stop issuing most visas on Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras because the current government is standing by its refusal to sign an accord that would bring back overthrown President Manuel Zelaya. Amnesty International alleges widespread Honduran police abuse against anti-coup protestersTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The rights group Amnesty International is alleging widespread abuse of protesters demanding the return of the Honduran president ousted in a coup, saying in a report Wednesday that hundreds of people have been beaten and detained under the interim government. Daughter of ousted Chilean leader Allende asks Brazil to open archives about Chile’s 1973 coupRIO DE JANEIRO — The daughter of overthrown Chilean President Salvador Allende requested via Twitter on Tuesday that Brazil open any secret archives that could shed light on any role it played in the 1973 coup that killed her father. Honduran coup leaders order expulsion of Argentine envoys ahead of foreign ministers’ visitTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim government ordered Argentine diplomats Tuesday to leave the country in three days, sending a defiant message ahead of a visit by six foreign ministers who are seeking the restoration of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. US SouthCom: Troops in Honduras didn’t know about plane that took Zelaya to exile after coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — The U.S. military said Sunday its troops in Honduras did not know of and played no role in a flight that took ousted President Manuel Zelaya to exile during a military coup. Hondurans protest as ousted president visits Chile; US diplomat to negotiateTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim president appeared to reverse course Thursday and reject any official visit by the head of the Organization of American States, days after his government said OAS chief Jose Miguel Insulza could come as an observer with a diplomatic delegation. Obama: Critics of US Honduras policy hypocritical in demanding that Washington take actionGUADALAJARA, Mexico —President Barack Obama says critics who complain the U.S. has not done enough to restore to power the elected government in Honduras are guilty of hypocrisy. Reports: Nikolaos Makarezos, senior figure in 1967-74 Greek dictatorship, dies at 90ATHENS, Greece — Nikolaos Makarezos, one of the leaders of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967-1974, has died at age 90, according to media reports. Honduran presidential candidate criticizes Zelaya expulsion, shows cracks in backing for coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A leading candidate for Honduras’ presidency distanced himself Wednesday from the overthrow of Manuel Zelaya and said sending him abroad was a mistake, while clashes broke out between police and supporters of the ousted president. OAS chief sending envoys to pressure Honduran coup leaders to restore ousted President ZelayaSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A high-ranking diplomatic mission will travel to Honduras in a new effort to pressure coup-installed leaders to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya, the chief mediator in the crisis said Monday. Nicaragua’s Ortega says Honduras may try to provoke neighbor as coup distractionTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega claimed Honduras’ coup-installed government might try to provoke a border military incident “to distract attention” from international efforts to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya. Nicaragua’s Ortega says Honduras may try to provoke neighbor as coup distractionTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega claimed Honduras’ coup-installed government might try to provoke a border military incident “to distract attention” from international efforts to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya. New Zealand says Commonwealth likely to suspend Fiji after regime strengthens grip on powerSUVA, Fiji — Fiji will likely be suspended from the Commonwealth bloc, New Zealand said Wednesday — a day after its military ruler strengthened his grip on power by replacing the ailing president with a stronger ally. US revokes diplomatic visas of 4 Honduran officials, raising pressure on coup-installed govtOCOTAL, Nicaragua — The U.S. government has turned up the pressure on the interim government of Honduras to accept the return of exiled President Manuel Zelaya, suspending the diplomatic visas of four Honduran officials a month after a military coup. Analysis: Honduran coup reveals limits of Chavez power in Latin America as all eyes turn to USMEXICO CITY — The coup in Honduras has shown the limits to Hugo Chavez’s power in the region, as Latin America looks to Washington to resolve the ordeal. Ousted Honduran leader struggles to galvanize poor farmers, teachers against powerful foesLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Ensconced in the mountains near Honduras, ousted President Manuel Zelaya struggled Monday to galvanize poor farmers, teachers and street activists into a movement strong enough to overcome his foes and sweep him back into office. Deposed Honduran president leaves Nicaraguan town star-struck, overrun by supportersOCOTAL, Nicaragua — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya encamped his roving government in exile in this sleepy mountain town near the Honduran border Sunday to launch his return to power after a coup last month. Ousted Honduran leader stays near border, calls on US for more sanctionsLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Exiled Honduran President Manuel Zelaya sought to increase pressure on his country’s interim government, promising to camp out across the border in Nicaragua with his supporters and urging Washington to slap tough sanctions on coup leaders. Ousted Honduran president makes 2nd symbolic visit to Honduran border, says he’ll camp outLAS MANOS, Nicaragua — Deposed President Manuel Zelaya returned to the Honduran border on Saturday and announced he would set up camp there, despite foreign leaders urging him not to force a confrontation with the government that ousted him in last month’s coup. Ousted Honduran president readies another symbolic visit to Honduran borderOCOTAL, Nicaragua — President Manuel Zelaya made a second, largely symbolic trip to the Honduran border on Saturday, despite foreign leaders urging him not to force a confrontation with the government in power since last month’s coup. Ousted Honduran president takes symbolic step onto home soil, then retreats _ now what?OCOTAL, Nicaragua — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya stood on the edge of his country and called on his fellow Hondurans to resist the coup-installed government. Ousted Honduran president take symbolic step into homeland; supporters clash with troopsEL PARAISO, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya took a symbolic step into his homeland Friday, vowing to reclaim his post a month after soldiers flew him into exile. Ousted Honduran president steps into homeland; supporters clash with troopsEL PARAISO, Honduras — Ousted President Manuel Zelaya stepped across the border into his homeland Friday, vowing to reclaim his post a month after soldiers flew him into exile. |
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