The police in the US city of Orlando say they have arrested a gunman who opened fire in an office building, killing one person and injuring five others.
Mexican Federal Officials have declared a state of emergency in two cities in Tabasco State, after heavy flooding that has displaced more than 30,000 residents.
The postal workers\' union in the United Kingdom has cancelled all further strike action until after Christmas to allow for further talks with Royal Mail.
The leadership of the Honduran Congress is set to start considering an agreement that could lead to the return of ousted President, Manual Zelaya, to power.
Venezuelan authorities have launched a strict water rationing programme in the Capital, Caracas, to offset a 25 per cent shortfall in its water supply.
The World Heavy Oil Congress says President Hugo Chavez\'s Venezuelan government has moved its three-day conference to Margarita Island due to power outages.
The interim leader of Honduras, Roberto Micheletti said he’s ready to sign an agreement to end the country’s crisis which could include the return of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.