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MYANMAR EXECUTIONS – ASEAN issues strong condemnation of executions by member state Myanmar
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday issued notably strong and united condemnation of fellow member Myanmar’s execution of four political prisoners.…
Ten colourful characters you’re likely to spot at Spain’s popular beaches
The kitted-out familia
Let’s face it, there are always some who know how to do a beach day properly. While you’re there with your one measly baguette wrapped in foil, this family…
UK GOVERNMENT – Truss, Sunak battle over taxes in free-wheeling TV debate
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, the two finalist candidates to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister of the United Kingdom, on Monday engaged in a rough and tumble – and at…
POPE CANADA – Pope Francis apologizes for harm done to indigenous community in Canada
Pope Francis on Monday formally apologized and asked for forgiveness to the indigenous community in Canada for the harm done by the Catholic church during the so-called “process…
TUNISIA REFERENDUM – Low voter turnout may mar legitimacy of Tunisia constitutional referendum
Voter turnout had marginally increased by early evening on Monday at the 11,000 polling places in Tunisia as the heat diminished, but there were no lines at the voting sites and…
US OBITUARY – ‘Goodfellas’ actor Paul Sorvino dead at 83
American actor Paul Sorvino, best known for his role as a soft-spoken gangster in “Goodfellas”, as well as his work in “Nixon” and early seasons of the NBC…
MEXICO GASTRONOMY – Unique cuisine of Mexico’s Yucatan also part of region’s tourist draw
Ten traditional Mayan restaurants in Kaua, a small community on the route that links the tourist resorts of Cancun and the Riviera Maya with the archaeological site of Chichen…
MEXICO VIOLENCE – Survivors of acid attacks fight for justice in Mexico
Elisa Xolalpa was just 18 years old when her boyfriend at the time tried to kill her for wanting to leave the violent relationship.
Over twenty years later, she is still fighting…
ARGENTINA EVITA – Eva Peron’s life, death continue magnifying her 70-year-old myth
Seven decades ago Argentina was paralyzed by the death of its most popular first lady, Eva Duarte de Peron, known to all as “Evita.” At just 33, the “champion of…
US ELECTIONS – Suraj Patel, son of Indian immigrants with his eyes on Congress
There is a new generation of progressive politicians emerging in the United States embodied by young activists who say that they can relate to the experiences of the general…