Costa Rica heads to the polls this Sunday to pick a new president after an election season overshadowed by crime and political apathy.

Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.

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A supreme court corruption scandal and the Bolsonaro family’s return to the ballot threaten to derail hopes of political ...

Costa Rica, a beacon of stability in Central America that is battling a surge in violence related to drug trafficking, goes ...

China’s President Xi Jinping said in an article published on Saturday in Qiushi that he has renewed calls for the Chinese ...

In stark contrast, realist scholars like Hans Morgenthau argued that international law is fundamentally limited by politics and power disparities. Morgenthau observed that international norms exist ...

During a visit to Riyadh, Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said companies from the two countries will work ...

US President Donald Trump is insulting friends and intimidating others. Perhaps. Following his rare feat of securing a non-consecutive second term, one would have expected Trump to be magnanimous, ...

Gold price (XAU/USD) tumbles to around $4,780 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal extends the decline after reaching historic highs last week amid signs of political stability ...

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in January.

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world ...