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Following a significant earthquake in Colombia, pop star Shakira has pledged $1.25 million to rebuild ten schools and a university in the affected Chocó region. The earthquake caused an estimated 8 billion euros in damages, prompting international relief efforts including a W100m donation from Korea Eximbank.
Scientists in Ecuador have announced the genetic identification of 8,000 new insect species within a protected forest in the Chocó Andino region, a designated World Biosphere Reserve.
A plane crashed at LaGuardia Airport after colliding with a fire truck, killing the two pilots. A stewardess miraculously survived, being thrown over a hundred meters from the Air Canada Express flight, as investigations into the accident's causes continue.
Cali, Pereira e a região do Chocó contam os estragos do pior terramoto colombiano deste século. Presidente promete apoio às famílias desalojadas. Novo balanço aponta para 254 mortos.
Nikoline Piwoni Høie, a 17-year-old Norwegian, tragically died in a traffic accident in Marbella, Spain. The incident occurred after she was last seen following a football match.
Post-conflict: No peace in the Chocó The Bogotá Post
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread destruction, building collapses, and at least 100 fatalities. The quake led to the closure of five airports and prompted scientists to investigate a potential link with the Puracé volcano.
Pope Francis has made a historic appointment, naming a lay woman to lead the Vatican's communications department, a position equivalent to a ministerial role. This marks the first time a non-clerical woman will head a dicastery within the Vatican.
Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, reportedly clashed with Moncloa over the total declassification of documents related to the 23-F coup attempt, showing initial reluctance before eventually yielding.