Strong earthquake hits eastern Caribbean countries
A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit the eastern Caribbean Sunday afternoon, local reports said. No injuries or damages were reported immediately.

Venezuela commemorates anniversary of Chavez-led 1992 military coup
Venezuela on Sunday staged two major events -- a civilian march and a 10,000-strong military parade -- to celebrate the failed 1992 military coup led by incumbent President Hugo Chavez.

Brazilian president raps West's failure to cut greenhouse gas
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized Friday industrialized countries for turning a blind eye to global warming with insufficient efforts to cut the emission of greenhouse gases.

Bolivian Supreme Court orders arrest of former president
Bolivia's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the arrest of former president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and three ministers implicated in the death of 33 people during demonstrations in 2003, according to reports reaching here.

Ecuador army chief sacked over errors leading to defense minister's death
Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa sacked armed forces chief Gen. Pedro Machado on Friday, citing security errors which led to a helicopter crash that killed the defense minister and six others in January.