Latin American art decorates the Big Apple, breaking down cultural stereotypes. The only art fair in the United States featuring works exclusively from Latin American artists is under way in New York and drawing artists, collectors and museum representatives from around the world to the PINTA art fair.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Stowed away on cargo ships and unsure where their dangerous journeys will take them, increasing numbers of African immigrants are arriving in Latin America as European countries tighten border controls.

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Buenos Aires marriage license is a first for same-sex couples in Latin America. Two men were granted a marriage license in Argentina's capital on Monday, breaking ground in a country and region where laws ban gay marriage.

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Latin America's first gay marriage will be held on World AIDS Day on December 1, the Argentine couple, who are both HIV positive, said Monday.

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Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists stuck in the ice around Antarctica. A Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica was struggling to free itself from sea ice about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from clear water on Tuesday, a shipping company said.

Israeli President Shimon Peres called on Tuesday for Palestinians to "show that they control their own people" before seeking UN recognition of an independent state.

Colombia's top cop: Escobar's son directly involved in drug lord's crimes. Colombia's police director says the son of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was directly involved in cartel business, even killings, rejecting the denials of a man whose reappearance is creating a sensation in Colombia 16 years after his father's death.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Two Argentine men who will soon wed in Latin America's first legal same-sex marriage hope it will pave the way for other homosexual couples in Argentina to marry.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - River Plate, one of the world's greatest soccer clubs, are hoping that the sight of the glories of the past in their new museum will influence the present and spark a recovery from a major slump on the field.

MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Wing Kevin Swiryn scored two tries as the United States beat Uruguay 27-22 in the first leg of their 2011 rugby World Cup qualifier Saturday.

Israeli President Shimon Peres arrived in Argentina, home to Latin America's biggest Jewish community, Sunday for a two-day visit and meeting with President Cristina Kirchner, just ahead of a planned visit by Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.

Israeli President Shimon Peres arrived in Argentina, home to Latin America's biggest Jewish community, Sunday for a two-day visit and meeting with President Cristina Kirchner, just ahead of a planned visit by Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.

The United Nations has declared the sultry tango dance steps of Argentina and Uruguay part of the world's "intangible cultural heritage", UNESCO diplomats told AFP on Wednesday.

The United Nations has declared the sultry tango dance steps of Argentina and Uruguay part of the world's "intangible cultural heritage", UNESCO said on Wednesday.

The United Nations on Wednesday declared the tango tradition of Argentina and Uruguay a world cultural treasure, adding its sultry dance steps and melancholy song lyrics to UNESCO's heritage list.

Tango dance and music granted protected cultural status, put on UNESCO world heritage list. Tango was declared part of the world's cultural heritage by the United Nations on Wednesday and granted the international seal of approval Argentina and Uruguay have long sought for the dramatic dance and its sensual moves.