Hurricane Emily slams central Caribbean
Hurricane Emily arrived in the central Caribbean on Friday, forcing the governments of Haiti, Dominica and Jamaica to declare a state of emergency.

Colombian police capture drug lord
One of the five most wanted drug lords of Colombia has been captured in the city of Medellin, capital of the northwestern department of Antioquia on Thursday, police said on Friday.

Brazil expresses worry about tension in Israel, occupied territories
Brazil expressed worries Friday about the escalating violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip in recent days, which killed several civilians, including a Brazilian-Israeli.

Havana: Venue for July 26th National Uprising Day
The Cuban capital will host festivities for the Day of National Uprising, which this year marks the 52nd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada barracks, commanded by Fidel Castro on July 26, 1953.