Fidel Castro Critiques Aid with Strings
Cuban President Fidel Castro highlighted the island´s humanist and solidarity vocation, and applauded its acceptance of mutual cooperation in case of hurricane disasters.

Argentina, China pledge to strengthen ties
China's economic development does not pose any threat to other countries in the world and Argentina wishes to strengthen its strategic partnership with China, said Argentine Vice President Daniel Osvaldo Scioli Thursday.

75 die in clash between Colombian rebels, paramilitary
At least 75 people died in heavy fighting in northwest Colombia between the rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the paramilitary United Self-Defence Forces of Colombia (AUC), local press reported Thursday.

Venezuelan Supreme Court Closes Ballot Issue
The Venezuelan Supreme Court (TSJ) has rejected an appeal on the grounds of unconstitutionality an opposition party had submitted against the Morocha voting ballot.

Pakistani man arrested in Venezuela
The Venezuelan police arrested a Pakistani man who allegedly extorted money from the Canadian embassy in exchange for information on terror attacks against Canada, local media said Thursday.