It was unclear how many people had been affected by the blackout, but the South American countries have a combined population of more than 45 million. Continue reading →

The case has shined a spotlight on the legality of abortion in the country — it’s legal only in cases of rape and when the mother’s health is at risk. Continue reading →

Winnipeg’s Vivek Bhagria, an athlete who inspires others to push past personal boundaries, has been selected to play for Team North America at the Copa America Dwarf World Cup in Argentina. Continue reading →

Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri announced new taxes on exports and the elimination of several ministries on Monday in a bid to halt economic turmoil that has sent the peso to record lows. Continue reading →

Tournament favourites Brazil, dark horses England and hosts Russia are among the eight teams to take their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Continue reading →

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in a five-minute span of the second half to lead France over Argentina 4-3. Continue reading →

Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona appeared to need assistance to walk at a match in which his national team beat Nigeria at the World Cup on Tuesday, according to a video clip posted on Twitter. Continue reading →

Some South American drug traffickers appear to be trying to take advantage of FIFA World Cup fervour to smuggle cocaine in soccer merchandise. Continue reading →

Tiny Iceland made a stunning impact in their first-ever World Cup on Saturday when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a pulsating 1-1 draw Continue reading →

Four years after Germany won its fourth FIFA World Cup, soccer fans around the globe are turning their attention to the 2018 tournament in Russia. Continue reading →