Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname - Suriname's newly elected president - former dictator Desi Bouterse - is ailing from an undisclosed illness and has temporarily ceded power to his vice president in the South American country.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname - A former military dictator of Suriname has been elected president in a parliamentary vote.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname - The political party of a former dictator that led voting in Suriname's legislative elections said Tuesday it is close to forming a coalition government.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname - The political party of former dictator Desi Bouterse appears headed for victory in Suriname's election.
PARAMARIBO - Agriculture ministers of the Caribbean nations are meeting here Thursday to strengthen ties in the farming sector, Prensa Latina reported.