Laura Fernandez, Costa Rica’s next president, aims to keep on populist path
SAN JOSE, Feb 2 – Laura Fernandez will be Costa Rica’s next president, pushing forward with a populist mandate set by her predecessor that includes promises of constitutional reforms and…
Laura Fernandez, Costa Rica’s next president, aims to keep on populist path
SAN JOSE, Feb 2 – Laura Fernandez will be Costa Rica’s next president, pushing forward with a populist mandate set by her predecessor that includes promises of constitutional reforms and…
Laura Fernandez nears victory with commanding lead in Costa Rica’s election
SAN JOSE, Feb 1 – Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez has a commanding lead and is nearing victory in Costa Rica’s general elections on Sunday, and her ruling party is set…
Czechs rally to support president in his growing rift with government
PRAGUE, Feb 1 – Tens of thousands of Czechs rallied on Sunday in support of President Peter Pavel after he refused to approve the nomination of a minister to the…
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Jan 30 – More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for…
Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years
The decision will be subject to approval of the board, which Mr Trump hand-picked upon taking over. Read More
Trump says closing Kennedy Center arts complex for two years
The decision will be subject to approval of the board, which Mr Trump hand-picked upon taking over. Read More
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
LONDON, Feb 2 – Britain’s foreign minister said she would use a visit to Ethiopia on Monday to focus on measures to try to stem rising numbers of migrants from…
Venezuela releases at least nine prisoners including activists
Feb 1 – At least nine Venezuelans were released from a notorious Caracas prison on Sunday including human rights activist Javier Tarazona, a relative and a nongovernmental organization said, as…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 2, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 2, 2026. Read More