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Monthly Archives: December, 2015

‘Finally, we’re all validated’: Bill Cosby’s alleged victims react to his arraignment

To the numerous women who have accused Bill Cosby of drugging and/or sexually assaulting them, the announcement that Cosby had been criminally charged with felony aggravated indecent assault Wednesday spelled relief and, on some level, vindication.

Photo of Tico astronaut Franklin Chang with Barack Obama among best White House pics of 2015

A photo of Tico astronaut Franklin Chang with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office was chosen as one of the year's best by White House photographers.

Costa Rica to Cuban migrants: ‘Stop coming’ (but if you’re here already, we’ll fly you out)

LIBERIA, Guanacaste -- Cubans risking all to reach the United States are cheering a deal this week between Central American nations to start flying them...

Weird weather brings warm welcome to 2016

While floods and tornadoes in the U.S. have killed at least 49, in France the unseasonably warm weather has strawberries, asparagus and mimosas all flourishing on the French Riviera.

US tourist denounces rape in Puerto Viejo

A U.S. woman filed a criminal complaint against a man who she says raped her last Sunday on a beach in Costa Rica's Caribbean beach town of Puerto Viejo.

World prepares to welcome New Year despite terror fears

Madrid will limit the number of people at Puerta del Sol square, Brussels scrapped celebrations following threats and Moscow police will for the first time close off Red Square. Other cities are going ahead with normal New Year's Eve festivities.

The Tico Times most popular stories of 2015

The top 10 most-read stories from The Tico Times this year.

Costa Rica meme makers, we applaud you

While there weren't as many major political scandals in Costa Rica in 2015 as in years past, there still was plenty of material for Ticos to do what they seem to do best – celebrate the absurd with satire and memes made viral on social media.

Peru warns against ritual New Year effigy-burning

Each New Year's Eve, Peruvians take delight in ritually torching dolls of their politicians, sportsmen or celebrities -- but environment officials say the tradition is a health hazard.

AH1N1 virus blamed for 7 deaths in Costa Rica this month

At least seven people have died this month in Costa Rica from the AH1N1 virus, in Alajuela and Cartago provinces.

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