Canadian geese, great egrets and red cardinals can be spotted around the lake, along with turtles and monarch butterflies – and behind the yellow-flowering goldenrods on the horizon, lie the skyscrapers of metropolitan New York. More than 300 different…
Colombia’s changed drug traffic scene 30 years since Escobar’s death
He revolutionized the international drug trade, earned billions by smuggling cocaine to the United States and is said to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of people: Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria. On December 2, 1993, the powerful head of the M…
Colombia’s changed drug traffic scene 30 years since Escobar’s death
He revolutionized the international drug trade, earned billions by smuggling cocaine to the United States and is said to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of people: Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria. On December 2, 1993, the powerful head of the M…
As UK dental system decays, surging numbers seek treatment abroad
By Sachin Ravikumar and Ali Kucukgocmen LONDON/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Once Marion Parks found out she needed intensive dental work, the 55-year-old decided her best course of action was to leave her small English village to have implants — in Istanbul. P…
A transformed New Zealand recalls ‘Lord of the Rings,’ 20 years on
New Zealand was primarily known abroad for its sheep, its wine and its rugby team on the September day in 1998 that filmmaker Peter Jackson’s helicopter landed on a sprawling family farm about 150 kilometres south of Auckland. The country’s film indust…
Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid push for Congress to approve more aid
The visit is intended “to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion,” the White House said in a statement on Sunday. “As Russia ramps up its missi…
Confectioners eye holiday boost as UK shoppers snub expensive gifts
By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Quality Street maker Nestle and Cadbury owner Mondelez are seeing higher sales of confectionery in Britain this holiday season driven by cash-strapped shoppers seeking cheaper gifts. Shoppers hit by infl…
Almudena Cid, sin palabras sobre la inminente paternidad de Christian Gálvez y Patricia Pardo
Christian Gálvez y Patricia Pardo están contando los días para convertirse en padres de su primer hijo en común. Un niño cuyo nombre no han revelado por el momento y cuyo nacimiento está previsto para este mes de diciembre, un año y medio después de da…
Donald Tusk eyes thaw in EU relations as Poland’s prime minister
By Alan Charlish WARSAW (Reuters) – When Donald Tusk visited the EU headquarters in October to talk about unfreezing funds from the bloc when he likely returns as Poland’s prime minister, it was a meeting of old friends for a man who used to help run t…
‘They could’: Gary Neville tells Liverpool how to beat Manchester United at Anfield next Sunday
Gary Neville has explained how Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool could beat Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United at Anfield next weekend. The former United defender and Sky Sports pundit believes that Erik ten Hag’s side could capitulate. So, what has Gary Neville …