WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday made his second high-profile pitch in a matter of weeks for approval of free-trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, raising U.S. business community hopes for action this year on the long-stalled deals. In a speech to the U.S. Business ...

Panama vows to defend territory after clash with armed men in Colombia border areaThe government of Panama says it will defend its territory following the wounding of a police officer during a clash between Panamanian police and armed men along the border with Colombia. The Foreign Ministry says the government ...

<div id="subtitle">Gold prospector has roots in Colombia, Panama</div><div><p>Bellhaven Copper and Gold (TSX: V.BHV, Stock Forum), which has projects in Panama and Colombia, rallied sharply this week. Shares were up 16% to 21 cents at last ...