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Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador's main cities began to ration electricity on Tuesday as a drought is depleting reservoirs and limiting output at hydroelectric plants that produce a majority of the country's power.

Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for deadly 1994 Jewish center bombing

Argentina’s highest criminal court has deemed Iran and Hezbollah responsible for the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, making it the deadliest attack in the country's history.

Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists

Carlos Fernando GalΓ‘n, the mayor of BogotΓ‘ in Colombia, has announced that homes will have to pay additional fees for using more than 22 cubic meters of water per month; the move comes amid a drought.

10 travel mugs to take with you on your outdoor adventures

Whether you like iced drinks or you consume cups of hot coffee all day, these travel tumblers offer different styles, but all promise to keep your drinks hot or cold for hours.

Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler is embarking on his first tour of Europe

Jorge Drexler, a singer-songwriter from Uruguay, is embarking on his first Europe tour after his latest album earned him 4 Latin Grammy Awards; he will go to Ireland and Italy among other countries.

The best tourism spots in Texas for the whole family

Texas excels as a family-friendly tourist destination for all ages; its most popular attractions include Space Center Houston, San Antonio River Walk, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

Desperate young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives

In the last fiscal year, 50,000 unaccompanied minors from Guatemala were recorded by border authorities; many youths would rather take risks to enter the U.S. than stay 'where they see no future.'

Brazil again extends visa exemptions for US, Canada and Australia, this time until 2025

Brazil's government on Tuesday extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements until April 2025 for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens; the move extends a program intended to boost tourism.

Germany travel guide: Discover the rich culture of Deutschland

Germany attracts millions of visitors each year and offers a variety of experiences for tourists; learn travel tips and the most popular destinations to visit in this travel guide.

Colombian prosecutors say former President Uribe will face trial in witness tampering probe

Colombia's former President Álvaro Uribe will be called to trial for alleged 'bribery of witnesses in criminal proceedings and procedural fraud,' the country's prosecutor's office said Tuesday.

'Panama Papers' trial starts. 27 people charged in the worldwide money laundering case

The 'Panama Papers' trial of 27 people charged in connection with money laundering began Monday; 11 million financial documents show how some of the wealthiest people in the world hide their money.

Americans must open their hearts to end Haitian horrors

Haiti has become a nightmare of violence and starvation. American Christians should help our neighbors and join with Mission of Hope to move those in need beyond the horror.

An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling

A judge in Argentina has ruled that 20 cloistered nuns in the country's north suffered abuse from high-ranking clergy for more than 20 years, casting a spotlight on abuse in the Catholic Church.

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

NicolΓ‘s Maduro, president of Venezuela, signed into law the results of a referendum laying claim to two-thirds of neighboring Guyana; the move triggered 'fierce condemnation' from Guyana on Thursday.

Mercury exposure widespread among Yanomami tribe in Amazon, report finds

Many Yanomami, the largest Indigenous tribe in the Amazon, have been contaminated with mercury from illegal gold mining; 84% of 300 tested had a level of exposure that can lead to health problems

American Airlines relaxes pet, carry-on luggage policy

American Airlines is scrapping rules limiting the size of carry-on bags brought into plane cabins with passengers' pets, absent the payment of a fee.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor qualifies for Paralympics in rowing

Nearly six years after surviving a deadly bus crash that killed 16 of his teammates and hockey club staff, Jacob Wassermann has qualified for the Paralympics in rowing.

Over one-third of US adults would move to foreign country if able: poll

A poll from Monmouth University released this week showed one-third of adults in the United States say they would resettle in another country if it was possible for them.

Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy

Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro has made his candidacy for re-election official, while his potential rivals were unable to register; Maduro has 'managed to block his chief opponents from running.'

ABC has to stand by George Stephanopoulos as Trump sues for defamation, legal guru says

Legal guru Danny Karon believes ABC has no choice but to stand by George Stephanopoulos after the anchor was accused of defamation by presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Suspect hijacks LA bus with BB gun, smashes into Ritz-Carlton

An unidentified male suspect hijacked a Los Angeles Metro bus with a BB gun on Thursday and ordered the driver around the city before the vehicle crashed into the wall of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

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