GUATEMALA – 21 dead after bus plunges into ravine
A collision between two buses on a mountain highway in Guatemala has left 21 people dead and at least 20 others injured. A bus full of evangelical Christians heading for
BRAZIL – New dinosaur uncovered
Scientists in Brazil have uncovered a new species of dinosaur. The creature, identified from fossils, is thought to have lived more than 2000 million years ago, making it one of
SPAIN – Spanish Prime Minister
Spain’s former Prime Minister, Jose Maria Aznar, has told a parliamentary commission that his conscience is clear regarding the Madrid bombings earlier this year. 191 people died and more than
Rescue attempts hampered
Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide have prevented rescuers from reaching the 141 men trapped in the Chenjiashan mine. Nearly 300 miners were working when a gas explosion happened at the
SRI LANKA – Attack raises tension
Members of the Sinhala and Tamil communities have clashed again in eastern Sri Lanka after a grenade attack on a bus earlier this week left one person dead. Police have
David Blunkett allegations
David Blunkett has been battling to clear his name this week, after a series of allegations saying that he abused his position as Home Secretary to do his ex-lover, Kimberly
UNITED KINGDOM – Ellen begins record bid
British yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur, began her attempt to sail around the world solo in the fastest time this week. The 28-year-old and her 75ft B&Q trimaran, departed from Ushant, off
Sheep flock to Madridâs streets
Hundreds of sheep were herded through Spainâs capital over the weekend to try to ensure the survival of the centuries-old tradition of droving routes. Under the watchful eye of shepherds
Drunk in charge
A Chinese passenger plane that crashed on Sunday was flying erratically moments before it plunged into an icy lake, eyewitnesses said. Chinaâs Xinhua news agency quoted one witness as saying
Ukraineâs key election âriggedâ
Ukraine opposition candidate, Viktor Yushchenko, has accused the authorities of rigging last weekâs fiercely fought presidential election. âI do not trust the Central Electoral Commission,â Mr Yushchenko said, and urged