Mexico

US-Bound Migrants' Caravan Clash With Mexico Forces At Guatemala Border

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Hundreds of Central Americans from a new migrant caravan tried to storm into Mexico Monday by fording the river that divides the country from Guatemala, but National Guardsmen fired tear gas to force them back.

NSO Group Israeli Surveillance Software Lawsuit Goes Behind Closed Doors

Reuters | Friday January 17, 2020

An Israeli court on Thursday ordered closed-door hearings in Amnesty International's legal bid to stop NSO Group exporting surveillance software, which rights groups say is used to spy on journalists and dissidents worldwide.

Pentagon Gets New Request To Build Roughly 435 km Long Trump Border Wall

World News | Reuters | Friday January 17, 2020

The Pentagon has received a new request from within the Trump administration to build roughly 270 miles (435 km) of wall on the border with Mexico and is evaluating its cost and viability, a senior Defense Department official said on Thursday.

Child Fatally Shoots Teacher Before Killing Self In Mexico School: Police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 10, 2020

A student at an elementary school in the city of Torreon, in northern Mexico, shot and killed a teacher Friday, then killed himself, police said.

Climate Change Kills Around 300 Rare Green Turtles On Mexico Coast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 10, 2020

Close to 300 rare green turtles have been found dead on the beaches of southern Mexico, killed by a red tide of microalgae caused in part by climate change, authorities said.

The Flash, Riverdale, Legacies, Supergirl, 9 Other Series Renewed by The CW

Akhil Arora | Wednesday January 8, 2020

The CW has renewed all 13 of its scripted series that aren’t slated to end this season. That includes The Flash season 7, Supergirl season 6, Legends of Tomorrow season 6, Black Lightning season 4, Batwoman season 2, Nancy Drew season 2, All American season 3, Charmed season 3, Legacies season 3, In the Dark season 3, Roswell, New Mexico season 3...

Mexico Envoy Attempts To Steal $10 Book In Argentina Airport, Resigns

World News | Reuters | Monday December 23, 2019

Mexico's ambassador to Argentina resigned on Sunday citing health problems following new allegations of shoplifting after video from late October showed the diplomat attempting to steal a $10 book.

Boeing Spacecraft Returns to Earth After Aborted Mission

Agence France-Presse | Monday December 23, 2019

Boeing's new Starliner unmanned spacecraft returned to Earth on Sunday, landing in the New Mexico desert in the United States six days early after a clock problem scuppered a rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Boeing Spacecraft Lands In US After Mission Cut Short

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 22, 2019

Boeing's new Starliner unmanned spacecraft returned to Earth on Sunday, landing in the New Mexico desert in the United States six days early after a clock problem prevented a rendezvous with the International Space Station.

"This Is Bad": Cruise Ships Crash Into Each Other At Mexico Port

World News | Hannah Sampson, The Washington Post | Saturday December 21, 2019

A Carnival cruise ship trying to dock in Cozumel, Mexico, crashed into an already-docked ship at the port Friday morning, leaving six passengers injured.

US House Passes New Continental Trade Deal, Day After Trump's Impeachment

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 20, 2019

US lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new continental trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, a victory for President Donald Trump even as he faces impeachment.

Liverpool Set Sights On Flamengo As Roberto Firmino Takes Reds Into Club World Cup Final

Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 19, 2019

Roberto Firmino scored in injury-time to give Liverpool a hard-fought 2-1 win over Monterrey of Mexico on Wednesday.

In Setback For Trump, Judge Blocks $3.6 Billion Transfer To Mexican Border Wall

World News | Reuters | Wednesday December 11, 2019

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a permanent injunction barring President Donald Trump's attempt to transfer $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Shootout Between Suspected Drug Traffickers, Cops Kills 21 In Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 3, 2019

A shootout in Mexico near the US border between suspected drug traffickers and police left at least 21 dead, including four officers, officials said Sunday.

Shootout Between Cops, Suspected Drug Traffickers Kills 14 In Mexico

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 1, 2019

A shootout in a Mexican town near the US border between suspected drug traffickers and police left at least 14 dead, including four officers, officials said Saturday.