The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.

A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.

Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.

The nor'easter storm already has left tens of thousands without power and led to thousands of cancelled flights.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.