Venezuela's Sovereign Bolivar, Economic Reforms Go Into Effect

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds a bank note from the new Venezuelan currency Sovereign Bolivar at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela.

The new Venezuelan currency has five fewer zeros compared to the Bolivar, which will coexist for retail operations or smaller amount. Full Story

Latin America

Venezuela's Sovereign Bolivar, Economic Reforms Go Into Effect

The new Venezuelan currency has five fewer zeros compared to the Bolivar, which will coexist for retail operations or smaller amount.

The #JournalistUnited call to follow the movement on Instagram. # "We will not be silent anymore" at the bottom.

Argentine Women Sports Reporters Denounce Sexual Harassment

Argentine sports reporters and advocates are uniting under #PeriodistasUnidas to expose rampant sexual harassment female sports anchors face on the job.

The flags of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. on a lectern before a joint news conference on the closing of the seventh round of NAFTA talks in Mexico City, Mexico, March 5, 2018

US Backs Down on Key NAFTA Negotiation, Farmers in Agreement

After months of lobbying by U.S. agricultural lobbies, the Trump administration backs down from crucial clause to not tariff seasonal fruits and vegetables from Mexico.

A human rights activist holds an image of a missing person during a protest against the decision of the Supreme Court to grant parole to human right abusers during Chilean dictatorship, in Santiago, Chile August 13, 2018.

Chile's Congress Set To Indict Judges For Releasing Torturers

Chile's lower house is looking to indite three judges who ruled to released five men convicted of tortures and homicides during the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship.

'Brazil's Judiciary Lost Its Masks' Amid Lula Legal Fight: Ex-Justice Minister

Ecuadorean City Names Kim Jong-un Honorary Citizen

'Queermuseu' Reopens in Brazil Amid Conservative Protests

World

There has been a resurgence of militants seizing Afghan districts as well as carrying out bombings and other attacks.

Officials: Militants Kidnap 100 Afghans From Buses

Takhar province police chief, Abdul Rahman Aqtash, said the passengers were headed to Kabul from Badakhshan and Takhar provinces.

The French Government attracted particular scrutiny after a bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy.

French Audit Shows 840 Bridges at Risk of Collapsing

“Insufficient technical staff” to maintain the structures, the report says, is also a major issue. The names of the vulnerable bridges were not disclosed.

The tons of undelivered mail include letters, boxes and a wheelchair.

Palestinians to Sort 10.5 Tons of 8-Y-O Israeli-Rejected Mail

The backlog was created following Israeli's rejection of the mail which violates a 2008 send-and-receive agreement with Palestinians, according to Palestinian postage official Ramadan Ghazawi.

Zarif said Europe is not truly prepared to “pay the price” for defying the United States.

Minister: US 'Addicted to Sanctions' Seeking to Overthrow Iran

U.S. economic sanctions that were previously suspended under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement have now taken effect.

Korean Families Separated by War Reunite Briefly After 65 Years

'I Want Palestine to be Free:' Ahed Tamimi to teleSUR

Italy Threatens to Send Stranded Migrants 'Back to Libya'

Sport

German FA Boss Admits Ozil Needed Support Over Racist Attacks

Grindel said the door is not closed for Ozil to play for Germany again under head coach Joachim Loew, who has always supported the attacking midfielder.

Maradona supported Messi, saying: "I would tell him to play in Europe, not to travel more and not to let himself be used any more."

Argentina: Maradona Backs Messi's Decision On Temporary Leave

"I would tell him to play in Europe, not to travel more and not to let himself be used any more," soccer star Diego Maradona said of Lionel Messi.

Women face different kinds of gender-based violence in sports. United States of America forward Tobin Heath reacts after scoring a goal, FILE photo

Gender-based Violence in Sports an 'Unknown' Real Problem

Experts on gender-based violence say it is an immensely broad problem but is concealed by patriarchal practices, urging institutions connected to sports to take actions against it.

NBA basketball player LeBron James (L) in Oakland, California January 16, 2013 and U.S. President Donald Trump in Lewis Center, Ohio August 4, 2018.

LeBron James Praised by Ohio School District After Trump Attack

James, a persistent critic of Trump and prominent supporter of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, last month announced his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second time, this time to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Qatar Accused of Sabotaging Rivals For 2022 World Cup Bid

Serena Williams Denounces 'Discrimination' Over Drug Tests

Ozil Quits German National Team Citing Racism for Turkish Origins

Culture