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Guatemala protesters disavow colonialism, Columbus, aiming at statues

“They were invaders and a continuation of the invasion,” Daniel Pascual, a leading advocate for farmer rights, said about Columbus and other Spanish colonial figures.
A demonstrator holds a head torn off from the statue of former President Jose Maria Reina Barrios during protests against the treatment of indigenous people by European conquerors during Hispanic Heritage Day in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Oct. 12, 2021.
A demonstrator holds a head torn off from the statue of former President Jose Maria Reina Barrios during protests against the treatment of indigenous people by European conquerors during Hispanic Heritage Day in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Oct. 12, 2021.

Netflix to edit 'Squid Game' after South Korean woman inundated with calls

Netflix said they would edit scenes to remove the phone number, which appears on a mysterious invitation card given to potential players of a series of deadly children’s games.
'Squid Game' is the Netflix runaway hit for 2021.
'Squid Game' is the Netflix runaway hit for 2021.

Mexico cheers U.S. decision to open borders in Nov. to fully vaccinated people

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said it will coincide with a push to reactivate economic activities as they've pushed to bring area vaccination rates in line with the U.S.
A National Guardsman stands guard at a fence that runs along the Rio Grande near the International bridge on Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas.
A National Guardsman stands guard at a fence that runs along the Rio Grande near the International bridge on Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas.

Newly discovered eel-like creature named after Black Sabbath guitarist

"It is my way of honoring one of the greatest guitarists in the world in one of the greatest bands of all time," said paleontologist Mats Eriksson.
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
7h ago

North Korean musician wears t-shirt of Kim Jong Un's face

“It is extremely rare, if not unprecedented, for North Korea to manufacture clothing with a Kim leader’s face on it,” one expert said.
Image: Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang
Image: Defence Development Exhibition, in Pyongyang
8h ago

White House to host virtual ransomware summit with 30 countries — but not Russia

One major topic of conversation will be how countries can cooperatively trace and disrupt criminal use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
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14h ago

Tropical Storm Pamela could be hurricane again as it makes Mexico landfall

It is expected to be back to hurricane strength before striking the coast north of the port of Mazatlan on Wednesday.
Image: MEXICO-WEATHER-TROPICAL STORM-PAMELA
Image: MEXICO-WEATHER-TROPICAL STORM-PAMELA
15h ago

Dutch royals can marry same-sex partner without giving up crown

The cabinet "does not see that an heir to the throne ... should abdicate if he/she would like to marry a partner of the same sex," the prime minister said.
Image: Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands takes part in King's Day in Amersfoort, Netherlands April 27, 2019
Image: Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands takes part in King's Day in Amersfoort, Netherlands April 27, 2019

Sally Rooney won't sell translation rights to Israeli publisher, reigniting boycott debate

"If I can find a way to sell these rights that is compliant with the BDS movement’s institutional boycott guidelines, I will be very pleased and proud to do so," the Irish writer said. 
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2017
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2017
1d ago

Ancient winery capable of making half-a-million gallons of wine a year discovered in Israel

A large complex of winepresses, kilns and warehouses discovered in a town just south of Tel Aviv offers a look inside the ancient industry.
Five huge wine presses from the Byzantine period were exposed in the excavation, producing an approximate total of two million litres of wine at Yavne every year.
Five huge wine presses from the Byzantine period were exposed in the excavation, producing an approximate total of two million litres of wine at Yavne every year.
1d ago

Dismembered, burned and tortured: Mexico sees its deadliest month in 2021

Two investigations warn about the shortcomings of the country’s judicial system and the rise of extreme violence and "atrocities" by organized crime groups.
Family and friends attend the funeral procession for one of the victims of a shooting at a video-game arcade in Uruapan, Mexico, Feb. 5, 2020. Uruapan, a city of about 340,000 people, is in Mexico's avocado belt, where violence reached shocking proportions.
Family and friends attend the funeral procession for one of the victims of a shooting at a video-game arcade in Uruapan, Mexico, Feb. 5, 2020. Uruapan, a city of about 340,000 people, is in Mexico's avocado belt, where violence reached shocking proportions.