Spain justice system shying from once-famed role as international prosecutorMADRID — Spain grabbed world headlines a decade ago by indicting Chile’s former dictator Augusto Pinochet, and has since probed alleged atrocities as far away as Tibet and Rwanda. Authorities open criminal probe into deaths of 21 polo horses before tournament in Fla.WELLINGTON, Fla. — Organ by organ, veterinarians are taking apart 21 prized polo horses to uncover what killed them mysteriously over the weekend during preparations for a match in one of the sport’s top championships. Simultaneously, state authorities have opened a criminal probe to determine whether the deaths were intentional, a result of negligence or simply a terrible accident. Diplomat says more time needed to repair Venezuela-US relations, appoint new ambassadorsCARACAS, Venezuela — The top official at the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela said Tuesday that ambassadors won’t be returning to Washington and Caracas anytime soon, but he was optimistic that diplomatic relations will improve. Bolivia rejects Ireland, Croatia, Hungary requests for info in alleged assassination plotLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian President Evo Morales on Tuesday rejected requests from the governments of Ireland, Croatia and Hungary seeking information about the deaths of three of their citizens whom Bolivia accuses of plotting to assassinate Morales. Bishop: Paraguay Church covered up parishioners’ complaints that Lugo fathered their childrenASUNCION, Paraguay — A Roman Catholic bishop alleged Tuesday that Paraguay’s president resigned from his church leadership position in 2004 after at least two women in his parish wrote to a Vatican official that he had fathered their children. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsSouth America
Latest Friend FeedsSouth America
|
