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Costa Rica government defends background check waiver for Syrian anti-terrorism experts 

Costa Rica is sometimes criticized for copying the United States too closely and it appears anti-Syrian hysteria is the latest trend to arrive from Uncle Sam.

Radio Hit announces new plans for 2016

“In January we will be releasing our new web platform," Radio Hit broadcaster Michelle Fúster told The Tico Times in a phone interview. "The new platform will include various things such as weekly Spotify playlists created by us, guests and other thematic playlists."

Football: Platini fails to get FIFA suspension lifted

Michel Platini's chances of taking over as head of football's most important but corruption-scarred governing body are dwindling.

Panama court declares ex-president Ricardo Martinelli in contempt

Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli is in trouble again. This time for contempt of court.

Cuba and US renew direct postal service after 52 years

HAVANA, Cuba – The United States and Cuba have agreed to restore direct postal service 52 years after severing it at the height of the Cold War, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said Friday.

Mexico issues first permit to grow and use marijuana

MEXICO CITY – Mexican health authorities issued Friday the first permit allowing four individuals to grow and use their own marijuana for recreational purposes, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on limited drug legalization.

Dub sounds in Costa Rica: Mad Professor and Mad Elaine

Mad Professor, who will be performing in Costa Rica from Dec. 11-18, brings with him a deep sense of groove rooted in the reggae tradition and constantly expanding to embrace new styles.

Bryan Ruíz’s goal lifts Sporting Lisbon to next round of Europa League

Costa Rican captain Bryan Ruíz led his Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon to a 3-1 victory in a must-win Europa League game that now qualifies the club for the tournament's Round of 32.

Historic UN climate pact ‘extremely close’: French host

The French host of U.N. talks aimed at saving mankind from climate catastrophe said Thursday a historic accord was "extremely close," but called for unprecedented compromises during a second night of non-stop negotiations.

The troubling science that’s changing the conversation at the Paris climate talks

Why a target of 1.5 C temperature rise remains in the latest draft text of the Paris climate change agreement and may also be in the final one.

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