Category: World
Who Is More Popular in Latin America: The Three Kings or Santa Claus?
VERACRUZ, Mexico — Every Christmas, people wonder who deserves more attention in Latin America: Santa Claus or the Three Kings? They...
Guadalupe–Reyes Marathon, a Blast of a Party That Lasts Almost a Month
“Running the Guadalupe–Reyes Marathon” means non-stop partying for almost a month. Mexicans coined the term...
Man Returns Car He Stole from Brazilian Priest
GOIANIA, Brazil — A man in Brazil says he is “not a bad person” after stealing a priest’s car at gunpoint. He later...
In Colombia, Santa Craves Tamales This Christmas
One would think that tamales are the exclusive property of Mexico but they are not. Many Latin American countries have their tamales,...
Not Banking On it: Payments Banks Off To Slow Start in India
TAMIL NADU — Payments banks, a new category approved by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015 to extend financial inclusion, are...
India’s Real Estate Sector Picks Pace After Months of Slowdown
KOLKATA, India — After months of slowdown, the real estate sector in India has picked up as home developers sweeten deals with...
Musicians struggle to make ends meet during second lockdown
BAYEUX, France — Matthiew Louvel, a professional steelpan player, can no longer tour for concerts like he usually does at this time...
Stuff the Turkey: In Colombia, It’s Beef for Christmas Dinner
Many of Colombia’s favorite dishes are customary sights come Christmas season: fritters, Christmas Eve sweet, rum and raisin custard,...
Bugatti Lends One of World’s Most Expensive Cars to Canceled Christmas Market
MOLSHEIM, France — A luxury automobile manufacturer is spreading holiday cheer by putting one of the most expensive cars in the world...
VIDEO: Vets Treat Injured Seal with Antibiotics Fired from a Blowgun
ALTEA, Spain — Spanish veterinarians were able to treat an injured seal with antibiotics fired from a blowgun. The unusual injection...
