Mexico: 1 Dead as Illegal Fireworks Storage Sparks Explosion in Pesquería

A powerful explosion caused by the illegal storage of pyrotechnics erupted at a home in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico, on Friday, November 28, leaving at least one person dead and several others injured. The blast severely damaged four houses and prompted evacuation of the Los Olmos neighborhood.

Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 2

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

Kin of victims in Peruvian hostage crisis meet Obuchi

Kin of victims in Peruvian hostage crisis meet Obuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (2nd from L) meets at his official Tokyo residence July 27 relatives of three Peruvians who died in the military operation that ended the hostage standoff at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima in 1997. Relatives of Supreme Court Justice Carlos Giusti, as well as commandos Juan Valer and Raul Jimenez, are in Japan on a weeklong trip at the invitation of the Japanese government.

Kin of victims in Peruvian hostage crisis meet Obuchi

Kin of victims in Peruvian hostage crisis meet Obuchi

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (2nd from L) meets at his official Tokyo residence July 27 relatives of three Peruvians who died in the military operation that ended the hostage standoff at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima in 1997. Relatives of Supreme Court Justice Carlos Giusti, as well as commandos Juan Valer and Raul Jimenez, are in Japan on a weeklong trip at the invitation of the Japanese government.