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Johnny Pacheco, salsa idol and co-founder of Fania Records, dies at 85

Pacheco was the music director, composer, arranger and producer, overseeing Fania Records' genre of music that came to be known as salsa — a mixture of Cuban mambo, guaracha and chachachá, Puerto Rican rhythms and Dominican meringue.

UN humanitarian chief on Syria: Take action to end 'bloody onslaught', else it will create worst humanitarian disaster

The UN humanitarian chief urged the Security Council to take action to end the 'bloody onslaught' in Syria's last opposition-held stronghold, warning that continued violence could create the worst humanitarian disaster of the 21st century.

Taiwan president gives speech in US after 15 years, vows to promote regional stability 'under principle of democracy'

In response, China's Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated its opposition to any attempt to promote Taiwan's independence when asked to comment on Tsai's travels

South Africa, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Germany and Belgium elected non-permanent UNSC members

The UN General Assembly elected South Africa, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Germany and Belgium as non-permanent members of the powerful UNSC.

Dominican Republic severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan, establishes with Beijing

The 'One China' policy, which states Taiwan and Tibet as part of China, forms part of basis for all the countries to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Venezuela presidential election: Voting on 22 April as President Nicolas Maduro eyes second term; Opposition cries foul

Venezuela's electoral council has set 22 April as the date for a controversial presidential election, which the opposition accuses President Nicolas Maduro of using to engineer a second term for himself.

Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer faces Aljaz Bedene in opener, Rafael Nadal to take on Victor Estrella Burgos

Roger Federer will open his title defence against Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene and has a potential quarter-final with David Goffin in the Australian Open

Puerto Rico battles floods after Hurricane Maria ravages island; death toll climbs to 33

Puerto Rico battled dangerous floods on Friday after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island, as rescuers raced against time to reach residents trapped in their homes and the death toll climbed to 33.

Puerto Rico braces for flash floods after Hurricane Maria batters island, destroys homes

Puerto Rico braced for potentially calamitous flash flooding on Thursday after being pummeled by Hurricane Maria which devastated the island and knocked out the entire electricity grid.

Hurricane Maria destroys homes, triggers floods in Puerto Rico; island left without power

Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to strike Puerto Rico in nearly 90 years, carved a path of destruction through the US territory on Wednesday