Fort Hood army base shooting rampage lasted eight minutes
The shooting rampage at the Fort Hood US Army base last week started with an argument over leave and lasted eight minutes, with the suspected shooter getting in and out of his car as he fired on soldiers he worked with and others who happened onto his path, investigators said on Monday.
Jamaica urges regional cooperation to combat Chikungunya
Jamaica's health minister called for collaborative efforts in the Caribbean to fight Chikungunya, a viral disease with no known cure, at Monday's launch of World Health Day.
Obama, 3 US ex-presidents to attend civil rights event in Austin
US President Barack Obama will attend a meeting commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act in Austin, Texas, along with three former US presidents -- Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the event's organizers said on Monday.
LatAm countries to jointly fight hunger, poverty
Member countries of the Venezuela-led Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) has taken a joint step to stamp out hunger and poverty, a top Nicaraguan official said Monday.
US Senate votes to bar Iran's proposed UN envoy from entry
The US Senate on Monday voted to deny entry of Hamid Aboutalebi, Iran's proposed new ambassador to the United Nations, for his alleged involvement in holding 52 Americans hostage in 1979.
Canadian man convicted guilty of murdering Chinese female student
A jury found 32-year-old Canadian man Brian Dickson guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a female Chinese student studying at York University in Toronto, after a four-hour deliberation on Monday.
Ecuador appoints new military chiefs
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has renewed the leadership of the Armed Forces, the presidency said on its website Monday.
Peru, Ecuador to strengthen ties in defense
Peru and Ecuador agreed on Monday to strengthen relations in defense so as to enhance border security, the Peruvian Ministry of Defense said.
Authorities confirm argument preceded Fort Hood Shooting
The soldier who shot dead three people and wounded 16 others at the US Army post of Fort Hood in Texas last week was involved in an argument just before the shooting rampage, authorities confirmed Monday.
Cuba denounces US for destabilization program
Cuba on Sunday denounced a US text messaging application known as "Piramideo," saying such a service was created for the country's "counter revolutionary groups to attack the Cuban government."