The formations are called rhodoliths, and they're part of a fragile ecosystem, so taking them home hurts the beach.

Ratings agencies S&P and Moody's downgraded Colombia's debt rating by one notch on Thursday, with both citing weaker fiscal performance.

The mayor offered a reward of $12,000 for information leading to the capture of Alessandro Coatti's killers. Police said the reward led to a breakthrough in the investigation.

Aura Minerals (TSX: ORA) last week released a preliminary economic study for the Era Dorada gold project, which they obtained earlier this year via the acquisition of Bluestone Resources for US$74 ...