Costa Rica rings in a deadly, violent new year
Costa Rica rang in the New Year with at least six violent deaths and many others seriously injured, including at least two homicides, at least two traffic deaths and at…
Five humanitarian crises largely overlooked by international media in 2015
From civil war and urban gang violence to drought, some humanitarian crises around the world receive less attention from international media than others and are less visible.…
In first message of 2016, Pope Francis urges overcoming ‘indifference’ to attain peace
Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year, on Friday urged people to combat the "torrent" of misery, injustice and violence in the world by overcoming all indifference…
In world’s major cities, 2016 to dawn amid terror warnings, tight security
Security is tight at New Year celebrations in cities around the world, as authorities confront threatened possible terror attacks against public celebrations.…
20 percent of motorists have still not paid their 2016 “Marchamo” vehicle tax
With only hours remaining until the end-of-the-year deadline, some 20 percent of motorists have still not paid the annual road tax, known in Costa Rica as “Marchamo.”…
Suspect arrested for alleged rape of US tourist on Costa Rica beach
Police officers arrested a 38-year-old suspect Wednesday night on suspicion of raping a 27-year-old tourist from the United States during the early morning hours Sunday.…
Raul Castro underscores sovereignty in Cuba-US normalization
Cuban President Raul Castro Tuesday called for respect for national sovereignty as his country moves forward in the process of normalizing relations with the United States, state media reported.…
New accusations: US ties former Panamanian president, Ricardo Martinelli to bribery scheme
A U.S. federal judge identified the former president of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, as one of several alleged co-conspirators in a bribery scheme that helped the German multinational software company, SAP…
