Brazil’s Bolsonaro goes to hospital after fall, no injuries detected
Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro fell at his presidential residence in the capital Brasilia on Monday and was taken to a hospital for a scan, according to a statement.
U.S. military tracking Santa – and any ‘Christmas gift’ from North Korea
While the North American Aerospace Defense Command stays alert for any signs of a North Korea missile launch – what officials in Pyongyang have described as a “Christmas gift” – it is also tracking the legendary figure who delivers presents to children across the world, the command said on Monday.
UK Queen stresses reconciliation after bruising Brexit year
Queen Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and reconciliation in her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, after a year in which the tortuous Brexit process aggravated deep divisions in Britain.
‘No news is good news’ for families of Australia’s volunteer firefighters
When Australian volunteer firefighter Andrew Hain is out battling bushfires, he sends emojis to his wife Kate to let her know he is safe.
New Zealand police suspend search for two missing in deadly eruption
New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were ending the search for the bodies of two people still missing following the deadly eruption of a volcano earlier this month.
Venezuela arrests deserted soldier, indigenous people after attack on military base
Venezuela has arrested a deserted soldier among at least six people who the government said were responsible for an attack on a remote military outpost over the weekend.
UK Queen stresses reconciliation after bruising Brexit year
Queen Elizabeth will stress the value of harmony and reconciliation in her Christmas message this year, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, after a year in which the tortuous Brexit process aggravated deep divisions in Britain.
Ecuador concerned about recovery of sunken barge in Galapagos: minister
Ecuador’s environment minister, Raul Ledesma, said on Monday that a situation involving a sunken barge in the Galapagos Islands which was carrying 600 gallons of diesel is under control but added that authorities are “very concerned” about the vessel’s…
Young democrats shake up pro-Beijing stronghold in Hong Kong
For decades it was known as Little Shanghai, a gritty, waterfront neighborhood that was the landing spot for many mainland Chinese emigrating to Hong Kong.
Mexico accuses Bolivia of intimidating its diplomats in La Paz
Mexico on Monday accused Bolivia of intimidating its diplomats while Bolivia said Mexico had hijacked a regional summit and dragged its feet in recognizing its new, conservative premier.
