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Stories for May 30th 2013

  • Thursday, May 30th 2013 - 02:29 UTC

    Insulza announced he will complete his term mandate as OAS head.

    OAS Secretary José Miguel Insulza

    The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, plans to finish his term as head of the organisation. In an interview with El Pais (Madrid), the Chilean socialist political veteran has said that he still has two more years as head of the OAS thus quelling rumours about his resignation.

  • Thursday, May 30th 2013 - 00:10 UTC

    President Mujica to meet Pope Francis

    Two men who live what they preach

    On Saturday June 1st the President of Uruguay, José Mujica, will meet Pope Francis. Mujica has been quoted as saying he does not believe in the Catholic Church but he “admires” it and that he hopes to open avenues of cooperation to advance on social issues in his country.