April 30, 2024 Armed men kill patient at Mexican hospital Armed men reportedly killed a 23-year-old patient at a hospital in central Mexico on Tuesday, prosecutors in the state of Morelos confirmed.
April 30, 2024 Infant, grandparents among those killed by wrong-way police chase crash in Canada Two grandparents, alongside their infant grandchild, were killed in a six-vehicle collision involving a vehicle being chased by police in eastern Canada.
April 30, 2024 Japanese town to build screen blocking Mount Fuji view in bid to fend off tourists Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.
April 30, 2024 Haiti council appoints new prime minister as country continues to face deadly gang violence Haiti's transitional council has appointed Fritz Belizaire, a former sports minister, as the new prime minister as the country faces severe violence and instability.
April 30, 2024 Trunk Bay in US Virgin Islands named best beach in the world, Italy, Greece among top 5 Trunk Bay was named the number one beach on the World's 50 Best Beaches list in 2024. Cala Mariolu in Italy was named number two and Meads Bay in Anguilla was named three.
April 30, 2024 Taliban-run tourism institute aims to attract more travelers to Afghanistan A Taliban-run tourism and hotel management institute has opened its doors to students in an effort to attract more tourists to Afghanistan, officials say.
April 30, 2024 Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials Yellowstone National Park officials say a tourist from Idaho is facing charges after allegedly kicking a bison in the leg and injuring himself in the process.
April 29, 2024 A Colombian army helicopter has crashed in a rural area of the country's north, killing 9 soldiers Colombia's armed forces said nine soldiers were killed after an army helicopter crashed in a rural area; the helicopter was carrying supplies to troops in the municipality of Santa Rosa del Sur.
April 29, 2024 Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica announces esophageal cancer diagnosis Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, a left-wing power figurehead and ex-guerilla, announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
April 29, 2024 Ecuador files complaint against Mexico at top UN court in spat over embassy raid Ecuador has filed a complaint at the United Nations' top court over Mexico's move to grant political asylum to former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas.