Earthquake rocks Mexican coast
September 27, 2012
This past Tuesday, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern part of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, shaking up La Paz, a fishing and resort city, according to Reuters. Read Article »
German robbers try to blow up ATM, blast away the entire bank
September 27, 2012
This past Monday, German robbers attempted to blow up an ATM to gain access to the cash inside, but their plan quickly backfired, according to NBC News. Read Article »
Brazil releases the 2014 World Cup mascot, possible names
September 26, 2012
Brazil and FIFA have released the mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and they have chosen an endangered armadillo, according to BBC News. Read Article »
Feist honored with Canada's Polaris Prize
September 26, 2012
Canadian singer Feist was recently honored with the country's Polaris Prize, according to Music-News. The honor is given to a musician chosen by a panel of 10 people. Read Article »
Canada snags top five spot in economic freedom report
September 25, 2012
The Fraser Institute released it's annual Economic Freedom of the World Report, and Canada is in the top five with the United States falling to the 18th position. Read Article »
IndyCar racer Rubens Barrichello to participate in stock car race in Brazil
September 25, 2012
IndyCar racer Rubens Barrichello of Brazil will make an appearance at the Stock Car Championship at Interlagos in his home country December 9, according to AutoSport. Read Article »
Fight causes China manufacturing company to shut down
September 24, 2012
China's Apple iPhones creator, Foxconn, was forced to suspend production after a massive fight erupted, and eventually involved approximately 2,000 employees and injured 40, according to MSNBC. Read Article »
Former Philippines first lady's belongings ruined by storms, termites
September 24, 2012
Officials from the Philippines recently announced that the shoes and other possessions left by the former first lady Imelda Marcos and her husband, dictator Ferdinand Marcos, have no historical significance. Read Article »
Brazil to auction off oil blocks
September 20, 2012
Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao announced that Brazil is planning to auction off new oil and gas blocks for exploration and production May 2013, this will be the first oil exploration rights action in more than five years, according to Fox News. Read Article »
South African miners strike ends, workers get pay raise
September 19, 2012
The platinum miners in South Africa finally struck a deal and accepted a pay offer on Tuesday, which ended six weeks of deadly unrest that took the lives of 45 people and shook the country's economy to the core, according to The Associated Press. Read Article »