By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated 
Venezuela's president has called on the international community to do everything possible to avoid a military conflict with Iran because of its nuclear program.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
On Sunday, Haiti swore in Rene Preval as its first democratically elected president since former president Jean Bertrand Aristide was forced into exile two years ago, following a bloody uprising. Analysts say President Preval is facing a difficult term in office.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
The United States has imposed a ban on arms sales to Venezuela because of what U.S. officials say is a lack of support for counter-terrorism efforts.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the deadly HIV/AIDS virus that initially took the lives of five homosexual men in Los Angeles in 1981. Since then, some 25 million people around the world have died, and 40 million more are infected.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
In a speech on immigration policy Monday evening, President Bush is expected to announce an expansion in the use of National Guard troops along the U.S.-Mexico border to help reduce the flow of illegal immigrants. But at the Defense Department, officials say that does not mean border control is being transferred to the military.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Originally from San Jose Costa Rica, Mauricio Artiñano says it was in high school where the idea to study abroad was presented to him. After giving it some thought, he knew going to college abroad would be the best thing for pursuing his interest in international relations.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
President Bush says the United States does not have full control of its border with Mexico, and he is dispatching 6,000 National Guard troops to toughen border security.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Bolivia's Foreign Minister says the government plans to regain control of all of the country's natural resources, including land, timber, silver and water.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Ecuador has revoked a contract with the U.S. oil company Occidental Petroleum Corporation, accused of illegally selling its stock.
By Voice Of America | On May 17, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Cuban President Fidel Castro says he will resign if critics can prove allegations in a U.S. financial magazine that he is the world's seventh-richest ruler.
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