BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – Argentina’s largest trade union group on Monday filed a lawsuit to block a sweeping labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei and aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly dropped more than 1,000 points after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024. The Dow lost as many as 1,160 points Thursday before finishing the day with a drop of 784, or 1.6%. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.3%
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Colombian police on Tuesday announced the capture of 121 people charged with kidnapping and extortion in a massive operation that was conducted in various cities and provinces targeted by drug traffickers and rebel groups.
BEIRUT (AP) – Traffic was gridlocked in Lebanon ‘s capital on Thursday as panicked residents tried to flee after Israel’s military issued a notice ordering all of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate, apparently signaling plans for a major bombardment of the area.
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Former rebels that once controlled large swaths of rural Colombia are now fighting for their survival as a political party, as the country holds a high-stakes congressional election on Sunday.
CAIRO (AP) – The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their countries in retaliation for strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel.
BUENOS AIRES (AP) – Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress on Sunday with a fiery speech highlighting his government’s achievements, lambasting the opposition, and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump.
March 2 – The Washington Post says DHS remains unfunded despite heightened terror threat. As America’s conflict with Iran continues, the Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement about the heightened risk of lone wolf attacks. Yet the agency tasked with keeping Americans safe – remains unfunded.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Venezuelan opposition leader and winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize María Corina Machado said on Sunday that she will return to Venezuela in the coming weeks and that elections will be held in the South American country.
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