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Bolivia's Evo Morales tells AP he'll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue
LAUCA Ñ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia's transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales said Sunday that he would press on with a hunger strike until the government of his protégé-turned-rival agreed to a political dialogue. His act of dissent aims to defuse street protests that have...
Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After 11 months in office, Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country's monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing subsidies and suppressing already low wages of state workers. ...
Argentina's president fires his foreign minister after vote in favor of ending US embargo on Cuba
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Wednesday dismissed his foreign affairs minister hours after the country voted in favor of lifting the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba at the U.N. General Assembly. Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was...
This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160 million years ago. The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20 million years. Imprinted in a slab of...
Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony
PARIS (AP) — Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men's and women's Ballon d'Or award on Monday as the world's best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris in apparent protest. The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award...
USWNT comes from behind for 3-1 win over Iceland
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lynn Williams and Lindsey Horan scored minutes apart in the second half and the United States rallied to beat Iceland 3-1 on Sunday. Forward Emma Sears made her debut for the United States as a second-half substitute and scored in stoppage time. She also...
What we know about the death of Liam Payne
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine authorities continue to investigate the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Oct. 16 at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Payne was a beloved member of the group, which formed in 2010 after its...
Coke's quarterly revenue and volumes fall but still beat expectations
Coca-Cola Co. said Wednesday its third-quarter revenue fell as sales volumes flattened or declined around the world. But the company still beat Wall Street's forecasts and said it expects full-year organic revenue to rise 10%, which is at the high end of its previous guidance. ...
Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In a burst of adrenaline, the Argentine students charged into oncoming traffic. Trucks screeched to a halt. Motorbikes swerved. Some drivers flipped their middle fingers, yelling insults. Others pumped their fists in solidarity, howling, “Public...
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week. Directioners, as supporters of the massively successful boy band are known, left tributes in London,...
