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Today: September 21, 2024

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Americas|Crime

Mexican families flee to Guatemala to escape violence

More than 500 people in southern Mexico have fled to neighboring Guatemala this week amid armed clashes between criminal groups fighting over drug trafficking

Mexican families flee to Guatemala to escape violence
Americas|News

Workers link US, Canadian sides of new Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River

Workers have linked the U.S. and Canadian sides of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River

Workers link US, Canadian sides of new Gordie Howe International Bridge over Detroit River
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

IDB and Brazilian banks announce development of Amazon rainforest ETF

The Inter-American Development Bank and Brazilian public banks BNDES, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Economica Federal announced on Thursday they will jointly develop an exchange

IDB and Brazilian banks announce development of Amazon rainforest ETF
Americas|Environment

Bolivia's Santa Cruz department declares emergency due to extreme weather

The Bolivian department of Santa Cruz has declared a state of emergency through the end of this year due to extreme weather including wildfires, the departmental government said in a

Bolivia's Santa Cruz department declares emergency due to extreme weather
Americas|Asia

Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska is a new show of expanding military cooperation and it raises concerns

Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
Americas|Health|News

Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36

Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Americas|Environment

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest

A Brazilian judge on Thursday issued an injunction to stop the paving of a highway through the center of the Amazon rainforest, amid fears the roadway would boost

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
Americas|Australia|Sports

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance

South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semi-final against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and

Olympics-Rugby Sevens-South Africa shock NZ; France, Fiji and Australia advance
Americas|Election|News|Political

US warns Venezuela's Maduro of need for free election on Sunday

The White House on Thursday expressed concern about the threat of violence in Venezuela's election on Sunday and warned President Nicolas

US warns Venezuela's Maduro of need for free election on Sunday
Americas|Business|Travel

Low-cost airlines Flybondi, Jetsmart set sights on Brazilian market

Low-cost airlines Flybondi and Jetsmart are targeting Brazil as a top flight destination in coming months, looking to expand routes as the market opens up,

Low-cost airlines Flybondi, Jetsmart set sights on Brazilian market
Americas|Asia|Crime|Health|Technology

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals

US indicts North Korean hacker accused of helping extort US hospitals
Americas|News

US Senate probes Steward Health bankruptcy, subpoenas CEO

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US Senate probes Steward Health bankruptcy, subpoenas CEO
Americas|News|Political

Harris a 'key player' on national security issues US defense secretary says

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Harris a 'key player' on national security issues US defense secretary says
Americas|Election|Political

Venezuela candidates close campaigns, opposition trusts military to back result

Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said on Thursday he trusts the country's military will ensure respect for the result of the presidential election this Sunday, as he

Venezuela candidates close campaigns, opposition trusts military to back result
Americas|News|Political

Chile's Boric calls on Venezuela to guarantee fair vote

Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged Venezuela's government to guarantee fair elections and respect the country's Sunday vote during a meeting with reporters on Thursday.

Chile's Boric calls on Venezuela to guarantee fair vote
Americas|Election|Political

Yellen: Harris has deep understanding of global issues

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris would continue the core values of the Biden administration when dealing with global issues, Treasury Secretary Janet

Yellen: Harris has deep understanding of global issues
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Yellen says Harris would maintain US leadership on global issues

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Yellen says Harris would maintain US leadership on global issues
Americas|Crime|News|Political

Nevada man indicted for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan

Nevada man indicted for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan

Nevada man indicted for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants

Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players

Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Americas|News|Travel

9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport

9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport

9 injured, dozens of flights canceled or delayed after fire breaks out at JFK Airport
Americas|Sports

Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco

The head of Argentina’s soccer federation says the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.”

Argentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
Americas|Election

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition candidate turned cheerleader-in-chief

Laughter, tears, and requests for help often greet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she tours the country urging voters to back change in the

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition candidate turned cheerleader-in-chief
Americas|Election|Political

In Venezuela, disillusioned former socialists now back the opposition

Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela has attracted a level of voter enthusiasm not seen in at least a decade.

In Venezuela, disillusioned former socialists now back the opposition
Americas|News|Political

US Senate advances two child online safety bills

The U.S.

US Senate advances two child online safety bills
Americas|News|Political

Declining Mexican crude output could shatter energy independence dream

Mexico's incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum will likely face a new challenge fulfilling the dream of energy independence that led her predecessor to

Declining Mexican crude output could shatter energy independence dream

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