Panama Canal, a key passage that links the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and traversing across the Isthmus of Panama, will finally get its much-needed expansion leading to its inauguration in May.
Noider Almanza Barraza, the Colombian who burned the effigies of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Steve Harvey on New Year's day, issued an apology via his Facebook account. The man apologized on Jan. 3 and said that he is also saddened by the reaction to what he did as he welcomed 2016.
Uruguay floods have left 24,000 persons homeless after heavy rains poured down in the country. Uruguay floods have left 24,000 persons homeless after heavy rains poured down in the country.
This 2016, Latinas Think Big community listed the top 10 Latina innovators who are changing the world’s status quo through the diverse fields of science diplomacy, engineering, technology, the arts, health and local politics. According to the Huffington Post, these innovators used their culture, authenticity and passion to influence the Latino community and create new opportunities as well as achieve social impact.
Formula One superstar Michael Schumacher recently turned 47 on Jan. 3, Sunday. And his loyal fans celebrated his birthday by tweeting their messages and wishes along with the hashtags #HappyBirthdayMichaelSchumacher and #KeepFightingMichael. And despite the ongoing media blackout and the uncertainties regarding his current medical condition, his fans have remained hopeful.
The Venezuelan high court suspended the inauguration of four of the lawmakers recently declared winners in the Dec. 6 legislative elections on Dec. 30, 2015.
Plumes of smoke were still visibly rising from a 63-story luxury hotel in Dubai Friday, after firefighters spent all night battling the New Year's blaze.
Despite the threats of violence, people all over the world still reveled to ring in the New Year. And to mark the start of 2016, New Year’s Eve celebrations kick off with a bang with spectacular fireworks displays across the globe.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are universal traditions that almost every nation in the world observes. But did you know that some countries have unique superstitions and customs when welcoming the New Year? So, as the world welcomed 2016 with fireworks, here are the top 10 New Year’s Eve traditions worldwide.
A new year has finally arrived! And since the holiday season is usually a great time for vacations, Business Insider listed the five most expensive Airbnb rentals booked for New Year’s Eve. The company, which was founded by a couple of students who wanted to earn by renting their mattress, listed luxury villas located in Colorado as well as in the Caribbean Islands.
Former mayor of Jalisco state city of Cocula has been charged with ties to organized crime. The former mayor of the Mexican city of Cocula has been charged with ties to organized crime.
Millions of visitors gathering at New York's iconic Times Square to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve will also be given an idea of where their next trip may take them as Peru's tourism authorities have made a big ad buy to promote the South American country.
The ISIS terror organization planned a New Year's Eve attack on the Turkish capital of Ankara, Turkish government officials revealed after they arrested two militants belonging to the group on Dec. 30.
A Eurasian avian-like H1N1 (EAH1N1) swine flu virus was recently identified as potentially pandemic by Chinese researchers. The virus, which “pose the highest pandemic threat”, has circulated in pigs and revealed to be able to infect humans as well.
Going to the Rio Olympics 2016 is one of a lifetime experience so if you are lucky to have the chance to witness the event, it is important to prepare for it. Being prepared will definitely give you the ultimate Olympic adventure that you will never forget.
