Numerous studies have indicated that further deforestation would transform the Amazon into a net emitter of greenhouse gases and be disastrous to the planet.
Jamaica,the underdog story of the World Cup,are out of the tournament,but only after a bracing battle with Colombia in the final match in Melbourne.
Two-time winners Germany are out of the Women’s World Cup in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history – and the Matildas may yet stand to benefit.
The leftist president tweeted that he was “hurt” by the prospect of his son going to jail,but assured that prosecution of the case would proceed freely without government intervention.
Colombia offers wildlife,landscapes and cultures you simply can’t find in any other South American nation.
Ireland’s coach said in her 47 years in football she had never seen on-field physicality like that of Colombia during Friday’s “friendly”,which was called off after 20 minutes when midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital.
The Matildas have completed their final preparations before the World Cup kicks off next week with a 1-0 victory over world No.5 France in front of a record-breaking 50,629 crowd.
Renovated about a decade ago,the Colombian capital’s only terminal is disarmingly tranquil.
Extraordinary details of the Mucutuy children’s epic tale of survival have emerged in the days since their discovery.
As the search progressed over several weeks,soldiers found small clues including a pair of footprints,a baby bottle,nappies and pieces of fruit that looked like it had been bitten.
Government troops found the wreckage on Tuesday along with the bodies of the pilot,a guide and the children’s mother. But there was no sign of the youngsters.