Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Bolivia’s Evo Morales said Saturday they hope their countries are on the road to repairing badly strained relations.

In an April 28 story, The Associated Press reported that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he was exploring bringing together the presidents of five South American countries with U.S. representatives in a forum to discuss sensitive issues.

In an April 28 story, The Associated Press reported that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he was exploring bringing together the presidents of five South American with U.S. representatives in a forum to discuss sensitive issues.

Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba’s new openness means its leaders are ready to grant free speech or change their political system.

Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba’s new openness means its leaders are ready to grant free speech or change their political system.

Sen. Arlen Specter’s party switch puts the Democrats within grasp of a 60-seat majority and the first filibuster-resistant margin since the Carter administration three decades ago.

Former President Jimmy Carter implored fellow Baptists on Saturday to look beyond a range of doctrinal disputes that have split the denomination, and urged them to focus on reconciling under a common cause.

Former President Jimmy Carter said his presidential library and museum will undergo a $10 million renovation to modernize the center and update his story to include his life and work after leaving the White House.

Former President Jimmy Carter has voiced support for President Barack Obama’s plan to stimulate the economy.

Vince Carter was sidelined for the New Jersey Nets’ game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night with a hyperextended right elbow.