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France Braces for Nov. 5 Nationwide Strike
Five French union confederations call a nationwide strike for Thursday, Nov. 5, with rail and schools affected as the 2027 budget fight continues. The post France Braces for Nov. 5 Nationwide Strike appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Keinemusik Plays Nairobi Debut at Uhuru Gardens
Berlin's &ME, Rampa and Adam Port play their first Kenya show on Saturday 21 November 2026, with tickets on sale now through Quicket. The post Keinemusik Plays Nairobi Debut at Uhuru Gardens appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Placebo Plays Bogotá, Colombia on 11 March 2027
The British alt-rock band brings its 30th anniversary tour to Bogotá on 11 March 2027, with seats from about US$58 including service fees. The post Placebo Plays Bogotá, Colombia on 11 March 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Santiago Marathon 2027 in Chile on 16 May
Entries for the Santiago marathon, half marathon and 10K on Sunday 16 May 2027 are open online, and residents pay far less than visitors. The post Santiago Marathon 2027 in Chile on 16 May appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Gorillaz Play Córdoba, Argentina on 26 November
Gorillaz bring The Mountain Tour to the Kempes stadium in Córdoba, Argentina, on Thursday 26 November 2026, with tickets sold through Enigma Tickets. The post Gorillaz Play Córdoba, Argentina on 26 November appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Mägo de Oz Plays Bogotá, Colombia on 26 February 2027
Spain's folk-metal band plays its only Colombian show at Movistar Arena in Bogotá, and tickets are sold through the Tu Boleta platform. The post Mägo de Oz Plays Bogotá, Colombia on 26 February 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times .
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South Africa Special Votes Start With Delays
The electoral commission estimated 780,000 special votes on day one, as ballot delays hit Cape Town stations two days before Wednesday's local elections. The post South Africa Special Votes Start With Delays appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Mexico’s Mixquic Cemetery Lights Up Tonight
Mixquic's Alumbrada begins at 9 p.m. ET tonight, 2 November, closing a Day of the Dead season that also brought a Guinness-certified Catrina to Mexico City. The post Mexico’s Mixquic Cemetery Lights Up Tonight appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Mexico Avocado Growers Burn Up to 52 Tonnes
Growers in Mexico destroyed up to 52 tonnes of export avocados after weevil larvae were found; Senasica backed it and the US was not quoted. The post Mexico Avocado Growers Burn Up to 52 Tonnes appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Bolivia Drought Hits 114,000 Families
Bolivia's defense ministry counts 114,048 families hit by drought in 63 municipalities, and officials warn of floods, frost and fires next. The post Bolivia Drought Hits 114,000 Families appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Chile Leader Tours Europe Amid Minister Row
Chile's President Kast left for a European tour on 1 November as the opposition prepares to impeach Justice Minister Fernando Rabat. The post Chile Leader Tours Europe Amid Minister Row appeared first on The Rio Times .
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UN Details Russian Ties Near Chad Border
A UN experts' report describes Russian instructors fighting beside Central African troops, while Chad disputes a 10 October border raid by that army. The post UN Details Russian Ties Near Chad Border appeared first on The Rio Times .
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3 Rockets From Ethiopia Land in Kenyan Town
Kenyan police say three rocket-propelled grenades from Ethiopia landed in Moyale and were safely detonated after being found on 1 November. No injuries. The post 3 Rockets From Ethiopia Land in Kenyan Town appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Argentina Airport Strike Set for 6 November
Argentina's state workers' union ATE announced a stoppage at 27 airports on Friday, 6 November, two days before Pope Leo XIV arrives. The post Argentina Airport Strike Set for 6 November appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Ecuador Starts 10-Night Curfew on Its Coast
Ecuador's fourth curfew of the year began on 1 November under Decree 519: midnight to 5 a.m. in five coastal provinces through 10 November. The post Ecuador Starts 10-Night Curfew on Its Coast appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Tech Stocks Fall 6.7% in October on AI Fears
Fears that AI spending will not pay off cut the Nasdaq 100 by 6.7% in October, with South Korea's chip-heavy market hit hardest. The post Tech Stocks Fall 6.7% in October on AI Fears appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Congo Asks Russia to Back Peace With Rwanda
President Tshisekedi asked Russia on 29 October to back UN and mediation efforts for peace with Rwanda; no arms request has been confirmed. The post Congo Asks Russia to Back Peace With Rwanda appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Ebola Deaths in Congo Near 5,000 Mark
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 4,992 confirmed patients as of 28 October, the CDC says, and Kenya and Nigeria have also confirmed cases. The post Ebola Deaths in Congo Near 5,000 Mark appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Guinea Central Bank Defends US$520M Bond
Guinea's central bank governor says the US$520 million state bond will not drain banks and blames the cash shortage on late banknote orders. The post Guinea Central Bank Defends US$520M Bond appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Brazil Set to Hold Key Rate at 13.75%
Brazil's central bank is expected to pause its rate cuts at 13.75% on 4 November, ten days after Lula's re-election and a market sell-off. The post Brazil Set to Hold Key Rate at 13.75% appeared first on The Rio Times .