30 people are dead and several hundred missing a day after a landslide smashed through a village on the outskirts of the Guatemalan capital, officials say.

Cuban President Raul Castro has told the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if America takes a number of measures including the abolition of its trade embargo.

Colombia's president and Farc rebel leader announce a deal on setting up special courts to try crimes committed during more than five decades of conflict.

Pope Francis has met Cuba's former President, Fidel Castro, after celebrating mass in front of tens of thousands of people in Havana.

Cuba and the United States formally renewed diplomatic ties Monday, as embassies reopened in their respective capitals, a powerful move toward burying decades of enmity between the Cold War foes.

Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.

Former Cuban soccer player Erick Hernandez sets a new Guinness record by holding soccer ball with head for 30 minutes in Havana.

Colombia lifts the suspension of its bombing campaign against Farc rebels, following the death of at least 10 soldiers in a clash with the left-wing guerrilla group.

Atleast 10 Colombian soldiers die following in an attack by left-wing Farc rebels in west of the country

THIS is the first high level meeting between two chief diplomats of the United States (US) and Cuba since 1958.

US President Barack Obama tells Latin American leaders that the days when his country could freely interfere in regional affairs are past.

The highest level meeting between US and Cuba takes place in Panama for the first time in more than half a century.