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Ecuador approves extradition, anti-gang measures
A solid majority of Ecuadoran voters on Sunday approved the extradition to the United States of organized crime bosses in a referendum on measures against drug trafficking and gangs, the electoral council said.
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Netflix releases teaser for '100 Years of Solitude'
Netflix on April 17 released a sneak peek of its TV series adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the Nobel Prize-winning author's death.
Published in 1967, the novel is considered a masterpiece that defined "magical realism" as a literary genre and has been translated into 46 languages.
Biden pushes to triple tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum
U.S. President Joe Biden urged a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, citing "unfair competition" as he seeks to win blue-collar votes in November's election.
Zelensky Urges Strong Western Support; US Considers Aid Split
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again called for robust Western support in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion of his country, drawing parallels with the international backing received by Israel during times of conflict. Zelensky's plea for solidarity came in the wake of escalating Russian attacks and mounting challenges in defending Ukrainian territories.
Türkiye's quake early warning system gains int'l attention
Türkiye's groundbreaking initiative, the Earthquake Early Warning System (EDİS), which uses advanced sensors placed on fault lines, is attracting a great deal of interest both domestically and internationally, with the potential for significant investment and adoption on the horizon.
New transit visa requirement for South America travelers
In response to the increasing number of irregular migrants utilizing transit routes through Türkiye, a new electronic airport transit visa requirement has been introduced for citizens of 10 countries transiting to select Latin American destinations.
Millions Witness Rare Total Solar Eclipse Across North America
Millions of people from Mexico to Canada and across the United States were treated to a spectacular celestial event on Monday as they witnessed a rare total solar eclipse. The path of totality, where the Moon completely obscures the Sun, traversed several cities, captivating observers and sparking widespread excitement.
'Spectacular' total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
Eclipse mania gripped North America on Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle captivated tens of millions of people, offering a rare blend of scientific interest, commercial opportunity and daytime partying.
Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th – Greek scientists travel to the US for the phenomenon
The total eclipse will be visible to millions of people in areas of North America, Mexico & Canada – The darkness may last up to four minutes.
Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming
Mexico said it has cut diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed the country's embassy in Quito on Friday to arrest former Ecuadoran vice president Jorge Glas who was taking refuge there.