Germany reportedly bribed FIFA for 2006 World Cup
Germany's winning bid for the 2006 World Cup was aided by bribes paid to FIFA executive committee members, the German newsweekly Der Spiegel reported.…
Facebook accused of censoring investigative journalism in Peru
Facebook is at the center of a “censorship” firestorm in Peru after suspending the account of one of the country’s most important newspapers.…
Only emergency, essential care as doctors join Friday’s public sector strike
If you had an appointment to see a doctor or specialist, have tests performed, or even have surgery on Friday at any of the country’s public health facilities or hospitals,…
Plane carrying former Costa Rican president crash lands without landing gear at San Jose airport
Initial reports indicate that the Piper PA-34-200 landed shortly before 6:00 p.m. without deploying at least one of its landing gear. It was not immediately clear if pilot error…
Costa Rica set to explain itself to human rights court on Thursday
Costa Rica is set to explain itself to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on Thursday over the decision of the country’s Constitutional Court earlier this month to suspend a…
National Women’s Hospital on work stoppage
Medical staff and workers at The National Women’s Hospital (Hospital de la Mujer) abandoned their posts Thursday morning, demanding improvements to the hospital.…
Swiss green-light extradition to US of former Nicaraguan FIFA official Rocha
Former FIFA official Julio Rocha can be extradited to the United States and then to his native Nicaragua as part of a probe into corruption in football, the Swiss Federal…
Malaria might actually be the cure for cancer: reseachers
As far as accidents go, stumbling upon a potential cure for cancer is one we can all probably forgive. According to a recent study, a group of Danish scientists might…
