KIEV, Ukraine – Pro-Russian rebels downed a military helicopter in eastern Ukraine, killing 13 troops and a general, as an adviser to President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of pushing the world toward war through proxies in Kiev.
Álvaro Saborío, the top scorer for Costa Rica during qualifying, is officially out of the World Cup. Saborío broke his fifth metatarsal on his right foot during Thursday morning's practice. The injury was confirmed at a press conference by team's doctors Alejandro Ramírez and Vladimir Badilla.
Education Minister Sonia Marta Mora on Wednesday evening said the government will no longer negotiate with unions until teachers return to the classrooms.
Ecuador’s Chief Prosecutor Galo Chiriboga on Wednesday said his office has received reports that former lawmaker Galo Lara Yépez, who fled his country after being convicted in a murder trial, may be hiding in Costa Rica.
A District Court in Bloomington, Minnesota accused Gerald J. "Maverick" Greenfield, 68, of running an illegal gambling operation using servers located in Costa Rica.
After two weeks of rest, Bryan Oviedo joined Costa Rica's national team for a light morning training session Tuesday. He never expected the moment to feel so strange. The tease had him reflecting on the moment afterwards.
Public school representatives Wednesday at noon rejected an agreement drafted last night by union leaders and government officials to end the nationwide teachers' strike that started May 5.
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