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17th March, 2013
13 dead, dozens hurt in Mexico fireworks explosion
A truck loaded with fireworks exploded during a religious procession in a rural village in central Mexico, killing at least 13 people and injuring 154.
A truck loaded with fireworks exploded during a religious procession in a rural village in central Mexico, killing at least 13 people and injuring 154.
11th March, 2013
Mexican marines free dozens of kidnapped migrants
A statement from the Secretary of the Marines said the 102 Hondurans and two Salvadorans, including 13 women, had been held captive for four days.
A statement from the Secretary of the Marines said the 102 Hondurans and two Salvadorans, including 13 women, had been held captive for four days.
4th February, 2013
Eight dead, 38 hurt as bus crashes in US
The bus was carrying a tour group from Tijuana, Mexico. The bus driver reported having brake problems.
The bus was carrying a tour group from Tijuana, Mexico. The bus driver reported having brake problems.
7th January, 2013
Richardson, Google chief head to North Korea
“This is a private humanitarian mission, not connected to the US government,”: Richardson
“This is a private humanitarian mission, not connected to the US government,”: Richardson
3rd January, 2013
Google’s Executive Chairman to visit North Korea
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
North Korea is in the midst of what leader Kim Jong Un called a modern-day "industrial revolution" in a New Year's Day speech.
19th December, 2012
Mexico prison clash leaves 17 dead: official
Eleven prisoners and six guards were killed on Tuesday in clashes at a prison in northern Mexico.
Eleven prisoners and six guards were killed on Tuesday in clashes at a prison in northern Mexico.
5th November, 2012
Apple’s iPhone loses name battle with Mexico’s iFone
“It is the third time that Apple loses and this demonstrates the legal truth: iFone is within its full right to use its brand,”
“It is the third time that Apple loses and this demonstrates the legal truth: iFone is within its full right to use its brand,”
27th October, 2012
Mexico City school seeks to dignify mariachi music
A new mariachi school in Mexico City is seeking to revive a music that's lost ground over the years.
A new mariachi school in Mexico City is seeking to revive a music that's lost ground over the years.
26th October, 2012
Biofuel not an option
Biofuels made from algae cannot be made now on a large scale without using unsustainable amounts of energy.
Biofuels made from algae cannot be made now on a large scale without using unsustainable amounts of energy.
10th October, 2012
Austrian space diver no stranger to danger
Felix's first skydive was at age 16, improved his skills in the military, and became a member of its Special Forces.
Felix's first skydive was at age 16, improved his skills in the military, and became a member of its Special Forces.
5th October, 2012
The last matadors of Mexico
Mexico City contemplates a ban on one of Mexico's most popular sports, employing many thousands of people.
Mexico City contemplates a ban on one of Mexico's most popular sports, employing many thousands of people.
3rd October, 2012
Pablo Escobar- From drug warlord to budding fashion icon.
"We're not trying to make an apology for drug trafficking, to glamorize it in the way that the media does”
"We're not trying to make an apology for drug trafficking, to glamorize it in the way that the media does”
28th September, 2012
Mexico: Marijuana bust
On September 27, 2012 members of the Mexican military conducted an operation in the area where so far they have destroyed 40 hectares of marijuana…
On September 27, 2012 members of the Mexican military conducted an operation in the area where so far they have destroyed 40 hectares of marijuana…
27th September, 2012
Mexico captures ‘El Taliban’ Zetas leader: navy
Mexico's navy paraded a suspected leader of the brutal Zetas drug cartel before news cameras Thursday, after catching him in a major operation against the gang, one of the country's most powerful.
Mexico's navy paraded a suspected leader of the brutal Zetas drug cartel before news cameras Thursday, after catching him in a major operation against the gang, one of the country's most powerful.
27th August, 2012
Mexico launches WTO dispute against Argentina
The worsening of trade relations between the two Latin American countries follows Argentina's decision to pull out of a car trade pact two months ago.
The worsening of trade relations between the two Latin American countries follows Argentina's decision to pull out of a car trade pact two months ago.
22nd July, 2012
HSBC scandal erupts as British bank sector faces shake-up
A scandal erupting at Europe's biggest bank HSBC has added to concerns over the state of Britain's financial sector.
A scandal erupting at Europe's biggest bank HSBC has added to concerns over the state of Britain's financial sector.
19th July, 2012
Google takes aim at Mexico’s drug cartels
Google's ideas include creating a network so citizens can safely report cartel activity without fear of retribution.
Google's ideas include creating a network so citizens can safely report cartel activity without fear of retribution.
19th June, 2012
Wall St. yawns at Greek vote
Summary of business headlines: Techs rally but Wall Street mixed as Europe keeps investors guessing; United Technologies to shop around unit of Pratt & Whitney…
Summary of business headlines: Techs rally but Wall Street mixed as Europe keeps investors guessing; United Technologies to shop around unit of Pratt & Whitney…
14th June, 2012
Mexico bus crash kills 11, including 3 children
State prosecutor’s office spokesman Jonathan Arredondo says another 34 people were injured when the bus crashed into a house and then split in half.
State prosecutor’s office spokesman Jonathan Arredondo says another 34 people were injured when the bus crashed into a house and then split in half.
15th May, 2012
Commercialising crocodile conservation
The farm aims to save the reptile in the wild by exploiting it in captivity.
The farm aims to save the reptile in the wild by exploiting it in captivity.
