AMERICAS

New York and the rest of the northeastern U.S. are experiencing "unhealthy" air quality as thick wildfire smoke from multiple blazes in Canada enters the region. Officials are urging individuals sensitive to smoke to stay indoors as the air quality reaches concerning levels in the Big Apple and other areas.

Canadians Wait Longer Than Ever for Health Specialists, Surgery: Report
The wait times for patients to see a specialist, obtain diagnostic procedures, or undergo surgery in...

Canadian Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill to Combat Forced Organ Harvesting
OTTAWA, Ontario — After nearly 15 years of legislative efforts, Canadian lawmakers have unanimously passed...

Thousands of Fans Take Over Buenos Aires Roads to Join World Cup Celebrations
Thousands of fans flocked to Buenos Aires’s streets on Tuesday (December 20) to join the celebrations...

Peru Declares State of Emergency as Eight Die in Protests Over Castillo Ousting
Peru announced a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday (December 14), granting police special powers...

Lula Pledges to Disarm Brazil as Controversy Over Election Continues
The president-elect of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has pledged to "disarm" the people of South...

Canadian Police Harassed 65,000 Children During COVID Hysteria
Canadian police harassed as many as 65,000 children during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown...

New Peru President Sworn In, Predecessor Castillo Arrested
By Marco Aquino LIMA - Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that...

Canadian Seeking Assisted Suicide Finds Hope, New Lease on Life, After Outpouring of Support
A St. Catharines, Ontario man who was in the process of taking his own life via Canada’s controversial...

Bank of Canada Posts First Loss in its 87-year History
The Bank of Canada — Canada’s central bank — lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking...