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Funny old world: The week’s offbeat news

From a perfume that promises world peace to a miracle food that could remove the fragrance from cat poo. Your weekly roundup of offbeat...

Honoring those who served on Veterans Day

On Thursday, the United States recognizes Veterans Day, commemorating the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The holiday is recognized across...

Biden to host regional leaders at White House; migration a key issue

President Joe Biden will meet at the White House next week with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, his office said Wednesday, as the...

US reopens borders after 20 months

The United States reopened its borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19 after 20 months of travel restrictions, paving the way for...

Ortega a shoo-in as Nicaragua votes with opposition jailed, exiled

The 75-year-old is assured another five-year term with his wife and vice-president, Rosario Murillo, 70, by his side.

Airbnb profit soars on pandemic-era lifestyles

Airbnb on Thursday reported record-high profit in the recently ended quarter as bookings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, with remote work trends boosting the home-sharing platform. Users...
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Major Shift in Nicaragua’s Interoceanic Canal Project

The National Assembly of Nicaragua reformed the rules concerning an ambitious interoceanic canal project from 12 years ago and repealed another law that granted...

Celebrate Braulio Carrillo’s 46th Anniversary with a Unique Night Hike

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) invites nature lovers to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the creation of Braulio Carrillo National Park with...

Rafael Nadal Tackles Italian Open Unseeded and Undeterred

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he was "excited to be playing in Rome" despite entering the Italian Open unseeded and ranked...