• Fri. Jan 24th, 2025

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 -…