Thirty-one migrants kidnapped in Mexico rescued by authorities
January 04, 2024 5:04 AM Mexican authorities have rescued 31 migrants who were kidnapped over the weekend in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, officials announced on Wednesday. Read More
US ‘not seeing acts of genocide’ in Gaza: State Dept
January 04, 2024 4:39 AM South Africa launched genocide proceedings at the ICJ over Israel’s military operation in the enclave. Read More
Ecuador’s president seeks to hold referendum on security measures
January 04, 2024 4:19 AM GUAYAQUIL, Colombia – Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa said on Wednesday he seeking to hold a referendum on imposing tighter security measures in the South American…
Several US state capitols evacuated over bomb threats, say officials
January 04, 2024 4:03 AM No explosives or threatening items were found as police evacuated and swept seven statehouses. Read More
El Salvador says murders fell 70% in 2023 as it cracked down on gangs
January 04, 2024 3:19 AM The number of homicides in El Salvador dropped nearly 70% during 2023, the Central American country’s security authorities said on Wednesday, crediting a prolonged state…
Migrants from southern Mexico’s dispersed caravan pin hopes on permits
January 04, 2024 3:09 AM MAPASTEPEC, Mexico – Thousands of people from a 4,000-strong migrant caravan that has been crossing southern Mexico by foot since Christmas Eve dispersed on Tuesday…
Brazilian city begins first mass vaccination against dengue
January 04, 2024 2:59 AM The city of Dourados in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul on Wednesday began the country’s first mass vaccination against dengue, the city’s…
Boy, 13, believed to be the first to ‘beat’ Tetris
January 04, 2024 2:49 AM Willis Gibson hits Tetris’ “kill screen,” the point where a video game becomes unplayable because of limitations in its coding. Read More
Czechs extend controls on Slovak border until Feb 2
January 04, 2024 2:24 AM The Czech government extended temporary controls on the country’s border with Slovakia on Wednesday until Feb. 2, Interior Minister Vit Rakusan said, maintaining the measures…
Hezbollah head vows group will not ‘be silent’ after Israeli killing of Hamas deputy chief
January 04, 2024 2:19 AM The head of Lebanon’s powerful armed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday that Israel’s killing of the deputy chief of allied Palestinian faction Hamas in Beirut…