Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.

Experts said the powerful earthquakes that struck California and Japan are likely not connected to the devastating tremors in Venezuela.

The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.

The push to rebrand the country, which started in the last decade, was inspired by politicians and coincided with an international public relations campaign.

The U.S. president endorsed the right-wing winner. But his influence went further.

South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation at risk.

Buildings collapsed, windows rattled and residents poured into the streets in Venezuela’s capital and nearby cities after two major earthquakes hit.

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit central Venezuela on Wednesday and was followed by one with a magnitude of 7.5, killing dozens of people. The stronger quake was the worst the country had seen since 1900.