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Tropical Storm Hanna forms off Nicaragua, Honduras coasts Nicaragua and Honduras were bracing for severe weather after Tropical Storm Hanna formed off the Caribbean coast.

28 October 2014

'Meteorite' smashes into Nicaraguan capital A mysterious explosion that rocked Nicaragua's crowded capital Managua, creating a large crater, appears to have been caused by a meteorite.

08 September 2014

20 miners rescued, five still missing in Nicaragua collapse Rescuers in Nicaragua rescued 20 miners who had been trapped deep underground for nearly two days after a cave-in at an unlicensed gold mine.

30 August 2014

Halle Berry lends star power to fight hunger in Nicaragua Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry lent her star power to combat rural hunger during a trip to Nicaragua for the UN World Food Program, officials here said.

26 July 2014

Injuries as strong quake hits Nicaragua A shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Nicaragua on Thursday close to several cities, including the capital, injuring at least 24 people and damaging dozens of homes.

11 April 2014

Costa Rica to sue Nicaragua over territorial sea rights Costa Rica said Tuesday it will take Nicaragua to the International Court of Justice over what San Jose alleges is Managua's seeking to have oil exploration work done in Costa Rican waters.

05 February 2014

World's biggest fruitcake brings sweet reward in Nicaragua About three hundred kids staged a fundraiser in Nicaragua on Sunday and smashed a sweet Guinness Book record, baking the world's largest fruitcake.

18 November 2013

Nicaragua sex workers open office to defend rights Nicaraguan sex workers have for the first time set up an office to assist in protection from abuse, violence and discrimination.

29 July 2013

Environmentalists warn of Nicaragua canal disaster A proposed Nicaraguan waterway rivaling the Panama Canal would cause an environmental disaster threatening drinking water supplies and fragile ecosystems.

16 June 2013