The trip is advertised to migrants as a secure VIP journey from the tourist-friendly Colombian island of San Andrés to Nicaragua. But in reality, it exposes desperate people to perilous conditions and a lucrative yet dangerous underworld. Hundreds have been rescued and dozens have vanished, but it’s a chance many take to flee humanitarian crises in their own countries. CBC ...
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Phillip Schofield’s ‘tedious’ attempt to win approval on desert island
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Read More »UK to hand back beautiful British-owned island to Mauritius
This will end years of bitter dispute over Britain’s last African colony. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »The tiny tropical island country so small it doesn’t have a capital city
Nauru, the world’s smallest island nation, has no cities but boasts a rich history and resilient community. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »The ‘magical’ autumn island resort with uncrowded beaches and 25C temperatures
With quaint cobbled streets, beautiful beaches and iconic scenery, the islands of the Aegean should be top of your list for a shoulder season holiday. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Why an Alaska island is using peanut butter and black lights to find a rat that might not exist
The purported sighting caused a stir on St. Paul Island, a birding haven sometimes called the “Galapagos of the North” for its diversity of life. That’s because stowaway rats can quickly populate and overrun remote islands, devastating bird populations. CBC | World News
Read More »Perfect island where autumn feels like summer and it is still hot
If you are looking for a getaway where the sun still lingers, this European island could be perfect for an autumn break. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »The underrated Balearic island that’s 24C in October is the perfect autumn getaway
Menorca offers sun, sea, and sumptuous cuisine. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »The UK’s incredible ‘desert island’ – beautiful white beaches with a population of 0
Samson is the largest of the uninhabited islands on Scilly – all that remains now is old cottages. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »U.S. moves soldiers to Alaska island as Russian military activity increases in the area
The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes and vessels approaching American territory. CBC | World News
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