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Judge delays first Guantanamo war crimes trial

A military judge wants to hear from the Supreme Court before starting the first war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay prison. Details

Latin-Europe summit begins under feud

European and Latin American leaders sought to unite against poverty, global warming and high food prices on Friday, but their summit was clouded by an ongoing feud between Colombia and Venezuela. Details

Martinique man found guilty of burning woman

A jury in Martinique has found a man guilty of murder after he set his ex-girlfriend on fire in front of town hall three years ago. Details

Polls: DR president could be re-elected

Exit polls show President Leonel Fernandez could win a third term on Friday and capture enough votes to avoid a run-off. Details

Rival demands Chavez clarify rebel links

A Venezuelan opposition leader is demanding that President Hugo Chavez explain accusations of close ties between his government and Colombian rebels. Details