Portugal Recovers Remains of Soldiers Killed During Its Colonial War in Guinea Bissau

The third phase in the recovery of remains of Portuguese soldiers killed in Guinea-Bissau during the colonial war ended Saturday with the deposit of urns containing their mortal remains at Bissau municipal cemetery. For about a week, a team from the league...

Police in Mozambique have Arrested a Brazilian National At Maputo International Airport for Allegedly Smuggling Bars of Cocaine

The police authorities in Mozambique on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Brazilian national at the Maputo International Airport for illegally possessing three bars of cocaine inside her luggage.

End of the E.U. Super State? – Ireland Rejects EU Lisbon Treaty

A referendum in Ireland proposing the country’s ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon has been rejected by the electorate despite near universal support from the country’s political establishment.

Finland, Estonia And Greece Ratify the EU’s Treaty of Lisbon

Finland, Estonia and Greece have all ratified the European Union’s Treaty of Lisbon. This brings the total number of ratifications by member states to 18, with all 27 required to do so if the treaty is to come into effect.

Maria De Medeiros to be Nominated UNESCO Artist for Peace

Maria de Medeiros is being nominated in recognition of her “exceptional commitment to arts education and her contribution to furthering the Organization’s ideals.” She is the first Portuguese woman to become a UNESCO artist for peace.

EU Leaders Gather in Lisbon for Treaty Talks

European Union leaders are gathering in Lisbon, Portugal, to try to end a two-year dispute about how the group should be run.

EU Leaders Expected to Approve Reform At Summit

European Union leaders are expected to approve a treaty on E.U. reforms during a meeting in Lisbon Thursday and Friday. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris that if signed and ratified, it will end a two-year political crisis.