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Curfew extended in French Caribbean territory amid power blackout

FORT-DE-FRANCE — French authorities maintained a night curfew amid fresh unrest on the Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe as they battled to restore power they accused striking energy workers of sabotaging. Guadeloupe…

John McCarthy November 1, 2024

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Haiti sees a rise in killings and police executions with children targeted

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Some 1,740 people were reported killed or injured in Haiti from July to September, a nearly 30% increase over the previous trimester, according to the latest numbers…

John McCarthy October 31, 2024

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Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia

LA ALCUDIA, Spain — At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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Unstable weather, dangerous seas and life-threatening rip currents ahead

SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development over the next few days, with the most intense…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its giant hand sculpture that many came to love

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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Cars burned and police attacked in new protests on French island of Martinique

FORT-DE-FRANCE — Protesters torched cars and attacked police in a new night of trouble on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, the local government said on Tuesday, as violent demonstrations over rising…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian’s comments

SAN JUAN — Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating island of…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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Princess partners with Aristocrat Gaming

MIAMI — Princess Cruises has announced a partnership with Aristocrat Gaming to elevate the gaming experience for guests aboard Princess ships, according to a press release. As part of this…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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Cruise operators reap benefits of their own private islands

MIAMI — Major cruise operators are steering their ships — and millions of dollars in investments — into their own private destinations packed with excursions, beaches, bars and restaurants. The…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on strong cruise demand, price hikes

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean boosted its annual profit forecast today for the fourth time this year, driven by high demand for private destinations and cooler cruise travel spots, as well as…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024