TravelEcuador: The scaly symbol of a cityGuayaquil, Ecuador's biggest city, makes artistic use of public space, writes Jim Eagles.27 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldDrugs war soaking Mexico-US border blood redNarcotraficantes, or drug dealers, can buy the murder of many, and the loyalty of nearly everyone.20 Mar 10:40 PM
TravelEcuador: Marketplace in the mountainsJim Eagles takes a journey high in the Andes and back in time to meet Ecuadorean people whose history predates the Inca.04 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandNZ on tsunami alert after quake in ChileA tsunami generated by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, is expected to reach New Zealand this morning.27 Feb 06:46 PM
LifestyleSurprises from ArgentinaI remember being mesmerised by the sublime skills of Hugo Porta, the Argentinian rugby five-eighth of a bygone era.20 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleRio Carnival: First win in 7 decades for samba groupThe Unidos da Tijuca samba group has been crowned champion of the Rio Carnival parades for the first time in more than seven decades.17 Feb 10:30 PM
LifestylePreteen samba queen breaks down at Rio CarnivalThe youngest drum corps queen in Carnival memory broke down crying after being surrounded by cameras.15 Feb 11:20 PM
EntertainmentLovebirds Madonna and Jesus rock in RioQueen of pop Madonna's tabloid-friendly romance with toyboy lover Jesus Luz is back on the boil.15 Feb 11:07 PM
WorldCompetitive kissing in RioAt Rio's Carnival, collecting as many pecking partners as possible at one of the 650 massive street parties is truly a competitive sport.14 Feb 12:11 AM
