Barrick Gold sells stake in silver production at mines to Silver Wheaton for $625 millionDENVER — Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s biggest gold producer, on Tuesday agreed to sell silver reserves from four of its mines to Silver Wheaton Corp. in a deal worth $625 million. Venezuela’s Chavez walks Venice red carpet with Oliver Stone to promote new documentaryVENICE, Italy — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a movie star welcome at the Venice Film Festival, where he walked the red carpet with director Oliver Stone for the premiere of the documentary “South of the Border.” Colombian army seizes ‘proof-of-life’ videos of 10 soldiers, police held hostage by guerrillasBOGOTA — Authorities released “proof-of-life” videos Monday showing 10 soldiers and police officers held captive by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, for more than a decade. Anti-Chavez television channel notified of new probe, risks losing broadcast licenseCARACAS, Venezuela — The government said Monday a leading TV channel aligned with Venezuela’s opposition could lose its broadcast license for allegedly airing a viewer’s text message calling for a coup and the assassination of President Hugo Chavez. Brazil says its negotiating for purchase of 36 French fighter jetsBRASILIA — Brazil’s president said Monday his country is negotiating with France for the purchase of 36 Rafale combat jets, a sign that Dassault SA is the clear favorite over U.S. and Swedish companies to win the $2 billion-plus contract. Venezuela agrees to export gasoline to Iran, snubs sanctions threatTEHRAN, Iran — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sealed an agreement to export 20,000 barrels per day of gasoline to Iran, state TV reported Monday. The deal would give Tehran a cushion if the West carries out threats of fuel sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program. El Salvador Navy finds boat with Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Eritrean migrants in PacificSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The Salvadoran navy says it has found 76 migrants from as far away as Bangladesh, Nepal and Eritrea aboard a boat in the Pacific. France’s Sarkozy visits Brazil as competition for fighter jet contract nears culminationPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy left Sunday for Brazil with hopes of persuading officials there to choose French-made fighter jets in a hot competition with U.S. and Swedish rivals. Grenade blast amid Colombian soccer celebration kills 1, wounds 30BOGOTA — Police in Colombia say a grenade exploded in a crowd celebrating a national soccer team win, killing one person and wounding at least 30. Venezuela opens new probe into anti-Chavez TV, announces 29 more broadcasters will be closedCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s telecommunications chief announced a new probe into a television station opposed to President Hugo Chavez’s government on Saturday, and said 29 broadcasters will soon face closure. Tens of thousands march against Chavez in Venezuela, accusing him of growing authoritarianismCARACAS, Venezuela — Tens of thousands marched through Venezuela’s capital on Saturday to protest what they call growing authoritarianism by President Hugo Chavez. Caribbean cracks down on illegal immigration as jobs dry up in tourism-based economiesTOA BAJA, Puerto Rico — First, riot police raided the slum with batons and pepper spray. Then authorities shut off the water and electricity. With an eviction order pending in the courts, police stand sentry outside the shacks belonging mostly to Dominican migrants. Guatemalan leader says ousted Honduran president must be returned to office before electionsGUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom said Friday that scheduled elections in neighboring Honduras will not be valid if ousted President Manuel Zelaya is not reinstated before the Nov. 29 vote. Chavez welcomes US decision to support ally by cutting aid to Honduras’ interim governmentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is welcoming the United States’ decision to cut millions of dollars in aid to Honduras. Critics denounce Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez in protests from Buenos Aires to New YorkBOGOTA — Thousands of opponents of Hugo Chavez marched against the Venezuelan president across Latin America on Friday, accusing him of everything from authoritarianism to international meddling. Critics denounce Venezuela’s Chavez in multi-city protests from Argentina to HondurasBOGOTA — Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez held protests Friday against the leftist leader in cities across Latin America, in an effort coordinated through Twitter, Facebook and a Web site titled “No More Chavez!” Venezuela’s Chavez tells Israelis not to support their ‘genocidal’ governmentDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the Israeli people not to support their government, which he described as “genocidal” on Friday, the second day of his trip to Syria. European countries press to put bonuses at top of agenda for G-20 talks in LondonLONDON — Top finance officials have debated the next steps for the recovering global economy, with European countries pushing for a crackdown on bankers’ bonuses while the U.S. stressed the need to boost bank reserves to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis. Rebels shoot down air force helicopter, killing 3 service members in Peru drug war flare-upLIMA, Peru — Drug-funded Shining Path rebels shot down an air force helicopter in Peru’s coca-growing highlands, killing three troops and wounding five, Peru’s joint command said Thursday. WTO ruling on Airbus-Boeing dispute could start to loosen planemakers’ lock on marketWASHINGTON — However the World Trade Organization rules Friday on a trade dispute between Boeing and Airbus, its decision could help slowly loosen the grip the two plane makers have held on the lucrative market for commercial planes. Venezuelan president attacks Israel during Syria portion of world tour to curb US powerDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez attacked Israel Thursday during his visit to Syria, calling it an imperialist nation that annihilates other people. Venezuelan President visits Syria as part of tour seeking to curb US influenceDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has arrived in Syria as part of a tour aimed at countering U.S. influence around the globe. Judge places value on dead dictator’s secret overseas fortune: $25.9 millionSANTIAGO, Chile — A Chilean judge says he has determined the exact value of the secret overseas fortune amassed by late dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet. One day married, next day free? Brazil Senate passes speedy Internet divorce billBRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill that would allow consensual divorces to be filed and resolved on the Internet. Hurricane Jimena weakens to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific off Mexico’s coastMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has weakened to a Category 2 storm as it bears down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Colombia’s lower House backs referendum on allowing Uribe to run for 3rd term; court rnextBOGOTA — Colombia’s lower House has approved a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Chilean judge orders arrest of 129 ex-secret police in ‘dirty war’ case from Pinochet eraSANTIAGO, Chile — A Chilean judge on Tuesday ordered the arrests of 129 former security officers on charges tied to the disappearance of leftists and the slaying of the communist party leadership during the Pinochet dictatorship. Iran lawmakers back proposed defense minister sought by Argentina for Jewish center bombingTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s conservative-dominated parliament is supporting President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s nominee for defense minister, who is wanted by Argentina in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center in Buenos Aires. 4 cities bidding for 2016 Olympics, including Chicago, await IOC evaluation reportLONDON — Heading into the final month of the race, the four cities vying for the 2016 Summer Games are awaiting a key International Olympic Committee report assessing their technical bids. Top nuclear negotiator says Iran ready for talks with world powers, has new proposalsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s top nuclear negotiator offered an opening Tuesday for possible compromise with the West, saying the Islamic regime is ready to hold talks with world powers over its nuclear program. |
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