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UN prods Latin America on abortion as Zika spreads

The United Nations on Friday urged countries hit by the Zika virus to give women access to contraception and abortion, as health officials warned that sex or even kissing could potentially spread the disease.

Pope and Russian Orthodox leader to hold historic encounter in Cuba

Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill I of the Russian Orthodox Church will meet in Cuba for the first time next Friday as part of an effort to heal a schism that has divided Christianity between East and West for nearly 1,000 years.

Costa Rica’s Warner Rojas Reflects on Everest and Chirripó Journeys

Warner Rojas is telling that story again, the one that ends with him standing on top of the world. As he tells it, a...

Costa Rica’s Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Not Your Ordinary Ziplining

PLAYA MATAPALO, Guanacaste — If you’re “looking for adventure” (like Steppenwolf), you’ve come to the right place. The new Diamante Eco Adventure Park, just...

Panama looks to GM mosquitoes to combat Zika

Panama is mulling releasing millions of genetically modified mosquitoes on its territory to combat the spread of the Zika virus, a prominent health official told AFP on Thursday.

Arts and culture in brief: the week ahead in Costa Rica

A roundup of arts and culture in Costa Rica from Feb. 5-11 - our picks for the can't-miss events.

NFL: Coldplay honored by Super Bowl but puzzled by game

British rockers Coldplay said Thursday they were overjoyed to headline the prestigious Super Bowl halftime show but admitted they knew little about U.S. football.

The New York Times eyes more changes to meet digital challenge

The New York Times is eyeing further changes to its newsroom to meet the growing challenges of digital, it said Thursday, as the company reported a rise in profits.

Britain: WikiLeaks founder faces arrest no matter ruling by U.N. panel

A U.N. panel views WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange as being "arbitrarily detained" by fleeing to diplomatic sanctuary to escape arrest, a Swedish statement said Thursday before a potential confrontation in the long standoff in London.

WHO advises against blood donations from people returning from Zika areas

Canada and Britain have already moved to protect their blood supplies.

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