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Surfers pay tribute to tourists found dead in Mexico

Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft.

Convicted candidate's stand-in wins Panama presidency

José Raúl Mulino stood in for ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, who was barred from running.

Convicted candidate's stand-in wins Panama presidency

José Raúl Mulino stood in for ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, who was barred from running.

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Maersk says Red Sea disruption will cut capacity by 15-20% in second quarter

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The disruption to container shipping traffic in the Red Sea is increasing and is expected to reduce the industry's capacity between the Far East and Europe by some 15%-20% in the second quarter, shipping group Maersk said on Monday. Maersk and other shipping companies have diverted vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope since December to avoid attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with the longer voyage times pushing freight rates higher. "The… Read Full Article

Deadly Israeli strikes reported in Rafah after four soldiers killed

Israel's military said early on Monday it was urging Gazans sheltering in parts of Rafah to move.

Deadly Israeli strikes reported in Rafah after four soldiers killed

Israel's military said early on Monday it was urging Gazans sheltering in parts of Rafah to move.

Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.

Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.