Panama says 55 migrants have died crossing jungle this year
Panama City (AFP) – Fifty-five US-bound migrants have died and 180 children have been abandoned this year while crossing the treacherous Darien jungle from Colombia, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino…
Tariffs could cause 'massive' price increases: Top Biden advisor
Washington (AFP) – Sweeping tariffs under consideration by Donald Trump could cause "massive" increases to the cost of producing everyday goods including coffee and chocolate, President Biden's top economic advisor…
Oklahoma carries out the 25th and final US execution this year
Washington (AFP) – An Oklahoma man who killed a 10-year-old girl was put to death on Thursday in the 25th and final execution in the United States this year. Issued…
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Abidjan (AFP) – Ivory Coast's mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but the country now wants a bigger slice of the pie…
Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence
Athens (AFP) – When Elli was sexually assaulted by her older brother when she was 11, the young Greek girl had a stark decision to make in a country where…
Storm fears overshadow India coast decades after tsunami
Akkaraipettai (India) (AFP) – The deadly tsunami that swamped India's southern coast two decades ago was a one-off disaster, but storms that are growing ever more intense spark panic each…
Taiwan's Foxconn in talks with Renault over Nissan stake: report
Taipei (AFP) – Issued on: 19/12/2024 - 05:55Modified: 19/12/2024 - 05:53
'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul
Seoul (AFP) – At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told…
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
Tokyo (AFP) – The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal…
'Part of Bogota's soul': how Colombia fired up the car
Bogotá (AFP) – Fifty years ago, a 28-year-old Colombian with a bushy beard, flares and vintage Raleigh bicycle led a revolution on the streets of Bogota. Issued on: 19/12/2024 -…