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31 Dec 2016 - 8:08pm

Murdered Greek envoy's wife held in Brazil

The wife of the Greek ambassador to Brazil has been arrested over his death, police in Rio de Janeiro say.
31 Dec 2016 - 5:07pm

Chile court extends cult leaders sentences

The sentences of three German men found guilty for their leadership roles at the infamous Colonia Dignidad in Chile have been increased.
31 Dec 2016 - 2:11pm

Greek ambassador to Brazil murdered by wife's cop lover: police

Greece's ambassador to Brazil was murdered in a plot hatched by his Brazilian wife and her police officer lover, who confessed to the crime, officials said on...
31 Dec 2016 - 7:54am

Greek envoy feared killed in 'crime of passion' in Brazil

Brazilian police suspect Greek Ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis was killed in a "crime of passion," a source close to the investigation said Friday, as detectives...
30 Dec 2016 - 10:56am

Body found in Rio may be Greek diplomat's

A Brazilian TV network says police believe a body found in a charred car in Rio may be that of the Greek ambassador, who has been missing for three days.
29 Dec 2016 - 1:40pm

Lawmakers in Colombia pass FARC amnesty law

Colombia's Congress on Wednesday passed a law granting amnesty to FARC rebels as part of the country's peace deal, a development the government hailed as 'historic'.
28 Dec 2016 - 11:39am

Colombia kidnappings down 92 per cent since 2000

Kidnappings in Colombia have fallen 92 percent since 2000, a "historic" change, the authorities said Tuesday as the government and FARC rebels implement a peace...
28 Dec 2016 - 10:20am

Brazilians protest street vendor's death

Transsexual activists and several priests have protested in Sao Paulo after a street vendor was fatally beaten while trying to defend a transsexual.
27 Dec 2016 - 10:54am

Colombia probe finds jet ran out of fuel

An airliner that crashed with a Brazilian soccer team aboard ran out of fuel before it could land, Colombian aviation authorities say.
26 Dec 2016 - 5:12pm

Major quake jolts Chile, 21,000 lose power

A major magnitude 7.6 earthquake has rattled Chile on Christmas morning.
24 Dec 2016 - 5:16pm

Scans unveil secrets of world's oldest mummies

The world's oldest mummies have just had an unusual check-up.
21 Dec 2016 - 9:18am

'We have nothing': the children Santa Claus won't be visiting this year

As a harrowing economic crisis makes food scarce for millions of Venezuelans, many families cannot buy their children Christmas presents, decorate their home, or...
20 Dec 2016 - 1:11pm

Ecuador quake, aftershocks leave three dead, serious damage

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake followed by 37 aftershocks rattled Ecuador's Pacific coast before dawn Monday, causing three deaths and heavy damage to hotels and...
17 Dec 2016 - 9:06pm

3 deaths reported in Venezuela cash chaos

Three people have reportedly died in unrest in Venezuela after the country's highest banknote was removed from circulation.
16 Dec 2016 - 1:35pm

Venezuela extends border closing with Colombia, Brazil for 72 hours

Venezuela extended the closure of its borders with Colombia and Brazil for another 72 hours as part of a drive to fight what it calls criminals hoarding 100...
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30 Dec 2016 - 7:10am

Troubled waters: 2016 the toughest year for asylum seekers worldwide

This year will go on record as the year that saw the highest number of asylum seeker deaths globally, as millions sought protection in an increasingly unwelcoming world.
30 Dec 2016 - 3:20pm

Earthquakes, bushfires, floods and thunderstorm asthma wreaking havoc in 2016

Natural disasters had a devastating impact around the world in 2016, with deadly hurricanes, earthquakes, bushfires, and the rare thunderstorm asthma at home in...
29 Dec 2016 - 11:35am

A sit-down with Syria's Assad to the gay-hate murders investigation: the best SBS stories of 2016

From speaking to world leaders dealing with debilitating conflict, to explaining the gender roles of Dinka okra farmers, 2016 has been a busy year for the SBS...
29 Dec 2016 - 7:36pm

18C inquiry: Community groups warn of backlash over changes

Ethnic and religious groups have warned the federal government that any weakening of section 18C could see it lose multicultural community support.
31 Dec 2016 - 5:37pm

Power bill, petrol price and pension changes to come into effect on January 1

The New Year could herald changes to your power bill, prices at the petrol pump or to your pension. The new regulations and fees come into effect from January 1.
30 Dec 2016 - 1:23pm

Trump, Chewbacca Mum and Pokemon: 2016 in social media

On social media, 2016 was a crazy year. But remember 'Chewbacca Mom'? And the democracy sausage hoopla? And Pokemon Go? It hasn't all been bad news.
31 Dec 2016 - 12:38pm

From David Bowie to George Michael and Carrie Fisher: the legends we lost in 2016

Movie stars, musical masters, and the "greatest" of all time - 2016 saw the deaths of many of the world's most beloved celebrities.
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