Argentina: 35th Anniversary of Mothers of Plaza de Mayo

Memory in Latin America, News Report, Posted: Apr 30, 2012

On April 30, 1977, a group of women met in the Plaza de Mayo to appeal for information about the whereabouts of their "disappeared" children.




Proceso Journalist Killed in Mexico

La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Apr 30, 2012

Mexican journalist Regina Martínez, who worked for Proceso Magazine in the Mexican state of Veracruz, was found dead in her home April 28, 2012.




Mexican Scribe Javier Sicilia Brings Campaign for Peace to U.S.

New America Media, News Report, José Luis Sierra, Posted: Apr 28, 2012

One year after losing his son, Mexican writer Javier Sicilia is calling on the U.S. and Mexican governments to end the violence.




U.S. Rep Alleges China Helping North With ICBMs

Korea Daily, News Report, Posted: Apr 19, 2012

A U.S. lawmaker has formally requested the Obama administration examine reports of possible missile cooperation between North Korea and China.




In Standoff, China Tells Philippines to Leave Scarborough Shoal

INQUIRER.net, News Report, Dona Z. Pazzibugan & Jerry E. Esplanada, Posted: Apr 17, 2012

China has asked all Philippine vessels to leave "Panatag" (Scarborough) Shoal immediately. The shoal is located in the South China Sea but is not part of the disputed Spratlys Islands.




Colombia's FARC Frees its Last Hostages

Univision News, News Report, Posted: Apr 02, 2012

Colombia’s FARC guerrillas announced shortly before 6pm ET, that they liberated their last group of military hostages, handing them over to a humanitarian team led by the Red Cross and assisted by Brazilian airforce pilots.