Tevez back on Argentina squad for Copa America

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez has received his first call up to the national team in six months after being named in Argentina's 26-man preliminary squad for the Copa America, the South American championship.

Colombia: FARC Commander Is Captured in Venezuela

A top commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Guillermo Torres, was captured in Venezuela, which has for years been a refuge for Colombia’s leftist insurgents.

World Bank to Ease Access to Climate Change Money

At a climate meeting in Brazil, the bank agreed to help cities pay for projects and attract investors.

Brazil, After a Long Battle, Approves an Amazon Dam

Brazil’s environmental agency approved a hydroelectric power plant that had been opposed by environmentalists fearful of the fate of indigenous people.

Venezuela bans smoking in public places

As the UN urges governments to respect the rights of people to inhale clean air a new law that prohibits smoking in public and closed spaces has come into force in Venezuela.

Venezuela bans smoking in public places

As the UN urges governments to respect the rights of people to inhale clean air a new law that prohibits smoking in public and closed spaces has come into force in Venezuela.

Hugo Chavez condemns US sanctions over Iran, jokes about missile being pointed at US

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez mocked U.S. concerns about Venezuela’s ties with Iran on Tuesday, joking that while his adversaries worry about Iranian-made missiles lining his country’s coast his government is actually erecting windmills there. The socialist leader at first said missiles could be launched at Washington and other U.S

Tevez named in Argentina’s provisional Copa America squad

Carlos Tevez was recalled to the Argentina national squad on Tuesday for the first time this year, joining Lionel Messi in a squad overflowing with talent.