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Castro hails 'new generation' of Cuba leaders, but appoints old guard

José Ramón Machado Ventura, 80, will fill Raul Castro's old spot as No. 2 in power, while Ramiro Valdes will take over the No. 3 role. Both have collaborated with the Fidel and Raul Castro since at least the 1950s.
Bay of Pigs: Cuba celebrates at opening of Party summit

Bay of Pigs celebrations coincides with Communist Party congress in Cuba.
As Prop 19 to legalize marijuana fails in California, Latin American leaders breathe relief

Current leaders of Mexico and Colombia were relieved that Prop 19 failed, but former leaders feel more free to express their support of relaxing drug laws.
Ecuador coup attempt shows fragility of Latin American democracy

The standoff between Ecuador President Rafael Correa and police ended Thursday night but the alleged Ecuador coup attempt underscores the region's instability.
US to Karzai on Afghan election: congratulations, now shape up

Western leaders sent messages of support to Hamid Karzai after his opponent dropped out of the election in Afghanistan. But the US is also exploring alternatives, including a closer association with local leaders.
Pakistan's Pashtuns, looking for statehood, may look to Taliban

The Taliban could expand their influence to more Pashtun areas by merging its pan-Islamic goals with the long-suppressed dream of a Pashtun state.
Possible US-Colombia military deal raises regional tensions

Venezuela and Ecuador have strongly condemned the pending agreement, which would allow the US to use three bases for counternarcotics and counterinsurgency surveillance.
US-Cuba to talk about immigration

But renewed dialogue with the Castro government is likely to start and end with that one issue.
Obama eases Cuba travel, but embargo remains

His reforms make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit and financially support family on the island. But some Latin leaders say the changes don’t go far enough.
Peru's women unite in kitchen – and beyond

With food prices on the rise, 'community kitchens' provide half a million Lima residents with affordable daily meals.
Terrorists in Bangladesh?

Another Musharraf could emerge if the US doesn't act.
Will the U.S. open an office in Iran?

Secretary Rice has floated the idea of an interests-section office – a step down from an embassy.
U.S. finalizing aid for Mexico's drug war

But Mexican concerns about the plan's human rights conditions could scuttle it.
FARC leader's death: another blow to Colombian rebels

Will the new guerilla leader, Alfonso Cano, free US and other hostages?
Castro exit unlikely to thaw U.S.-Cuba relations

The State Department said Tuesday that Castro's departure won't lead to a change in policy or the lifting of the embargo.
Gingerly, U.S. reaches out to Sharif in Pakistan

With elections there postponed until Feb. 18, and turmoil unabated, the Bush administration evaluates its options for spurring its war-on-terror ally toward greater democracy.