http://www.mail.com/locations/3314-costa-rica.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/3314-costa-rica.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2063306-obama-wont-comment-israeli-airstrike.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he won't comment on an Israeli airstrike against Syria that targeted a shipment of advanced missiles believed to be headed for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Israeli officials on Saturday confirmed the strike, which took place early Friday. Obama told the Spanish-language network Telemundo in... Sat, 04 May 2013 22:16:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2063306-obama-wont-comment-israeli-airstrike.html 2013-05-04T22:16:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063418-obama-us-interfering-venezuelan-election.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says the idea that an American filmmaker detained by Venezuela's government is a spy is, in his words, "ridiculous." Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Tracy, of West Hollywood, California, was formally charged last week with crimes including conspiracy, association for criminal purposes and use of a false docu... Sat, 04 May 2013 20:40:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063418-obama-us-interfering-venezuelan-election.html 2013-05-04T20:40:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062490-issues-trail-obama-latin-america-trip.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama's trip to Latin America had a decidedly domestic feel, with issues such as immigration, energy and education that are in the forefront of U.S. political debate also dominating his talks with regional leaders. The shared priorities show how closely entwined the U.S. is with its southern neighbors. These ti... Sat, 04 May 2013 20:08:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062490-issues-trail-obama-latin-america-trip.html 2013-05-04T20:08:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063166-obama-unsure-whether-expanded-pre-k-will-pass.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he's not sure whether he can get Congress to pass his plan to dramatically expand pre-kindergarten in the U.S. He says it's difficult to pay for it and that quality control is a challenge. Obama this year proposed paying for expanded pre-K by nearly doubling the federal tax on cigarettes. He says you... Sat, 04 May 2013 17:54:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063166-obama-unsure-whether-expanded-pre-k-will-pass.html 2013-05-04T17:54:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2060344-obama-us-latin-america-strengthen-economies.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama came to Latin America eager to move the region's relationship with the U.S. beyond fighting drugs and organized crime, yet the pervasive problems still trailed him throughout his three-day trip to Mexico and Costa Rica. In the Costa Rican capital Friday, Obama defended his administration's efforts to stem... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:33:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2060344-obama-us-latin-america-strengthen-economies.html 2013-05-04T01:33:08Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2061390-central-america-struggles-to-unite-obama-trip.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday addressed a Central American region that continues to be plagued by violence, drug trafficking, corruption and poverty, despite the success of a seven-year trade agreement with the United States. Central America's problems have directly impacted the U.S., as thousands from the region migrate nor... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:08:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2061390-central-america-struggles-to-unite-obama-trip.html 2013-05-04T01:08:02Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2062134-white-house-notebook-ticos-songs-cheese.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — It was a party atmosphere along Barack Obama's motorcade route from the airport after he arrived in this Central American country for his first visit as president. Thousands of locals, who are known as "Ticos," lined the road to welcome their fourth visiting American president. The most recent one to visit was Bill Clinton in 1... Sat, 04 May 2013 01:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2062134-white-house-notebook-ticos-songs-cheese.html 2013-05-04T01:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062120-obama-foresee-us-ground-troops-syria.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday he doesn't foresee any circumstance requiring the U.S. to send ground troops into Syria, even as Washington pursues more evidence about the regime's purported use of chemical weapons. "I do not foresee a scenario in which boots on the ground in Syria, American boots on the ground, would not on... Sat, 04 May 2013 00:48:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062120-obama-foresee-us-ground-troops-syria.html 2013-05-04T00:48:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2062038-obama-supports-including-gays-immigration-bill.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he supports recognizing gay unions in a broad immigration bill pending in Congress but won't say whether he would sign legislation that fails to do so. Obama says that recognizing same-sex relationships in the bill is "the right thing to do." But he says it would be premature to telegraph what he wil... Sat, 04 May 2013 00:05:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2062038-obama-supports-including-gays-immigration-bill.html 2013-05-04T00:05:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062014-obama-foresee-ground-troops-syria.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says he doesn't foresee sending U.S. ground troops into Syria. Obama was asked at a news conference in Costa Rica what he might do if more evidence of Syrian use of chemical weapons emerges. Obama says that as commander in chief he doesn't like to rule things out, but he doesn't foresee a scenario in whic... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:47:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062014-obama-foresee-ground-troops-syria.html 2013-05-03T23:47:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062012-obama-will-stay-on-syria-chemical-weapons-issue.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Barack Obama says the United States will keep pressure on Syria while investigating whether the government has used chemical weapons against its people, but that it must proceed carefully. Asked about Syria at a news conference in Costa Rica, Obama said: "We will stay on this." He says if systematic use of chemical we... Fri, 03 May 2013 23:42:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2062012-obama-will-stay-on-syria-chemical-weapons-issue.html 2013-05-03T23:42:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2057158-security-casts-shadow-obamas-mexico-trip.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeking to refocus economic relations between the U.S. and Mexico, even as fresh questions about security cooperation threaten to cast a shadow over the president's visit to the southern neighbor. Obama also will use his three-day trip, which begins Thursday and includes a stop in Costa Rica, to highlight the im... Wed, 01 May 2013 22:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2057158-security-casts-shadow-obamas-mexico-trip.html 2013-05-01T22:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1983286-obama-will-visit-mexico-costa-rica.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to Mexico and Costa Rica the first week in May. Obama talked by phone on Wednesday with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (PEN-ya Nee-ET-o) and looks forward to discussing economic and other mutually important issues with him in person. In Costa Rica, Obama will meet with Preside... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:52:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1983286-obama-will-visit-mexico-costa-rica.html 2013-03-27T21:52:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981576-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-world-cup-qualifying.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Americans were clinging to a scoreless tie, seconds away from earning a rare point in Mexico, when Angel Reyna's shot darted perilously close to the goal. Brad Guzan lunged, smothering the ball with his body. "It's always going to be a bit hectic and a bit crazy, especially late in the game," Guzan said. "You're never going to come ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:56:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981576-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-world-cup-qualifying.html 2013-03-27T05:56:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980194-fifa-upholds-us-win-costa-rica.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has upheld the United States' 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a snowy World Cup qualifier last week, saying the protest by the visitors was not filed correctly. The Ticos were angered by the decision of referee Joel Aguilar of El Salvador to allow the game in Commerce City, Colo., to be played on a snow-covered field. World Cup regulations r... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:54:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980194-fifa-upholds-us-win-costa-rica.html 2013-03-26T15:54:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1977810-fifa-costa-rica-protest-wcup-loss-to-us.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA is studying a protest from the Costa Rica soccer federation, which wants a World Cup qualifier against the United States replayed after losing 1-0 in a snowstorm. "FIFA will now analyze the content of the letter and next steps will be determined in due course," the governing body said Monday in a statement. The Costa Rican federation sa... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:32:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1977810-fifa-costa-rica-protest-wcup-loss-to-us.html 2013-03-25T13:32:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1974734-snow-job-americans-beat-costa-rica-1-0-storm.html COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Soft snow started falling, and then kept getting heavier as the night progressed. From the start of Friday's World Cup qualifier, the lines on the field were covered. As the game wore on, even the Americans in their white home uniforms became hard to see. And then in the 55th minute, with the U.S. leading Costa Rica 1-0 on Clin... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:28:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1974734-snow-job-americans-beat-costa-rica-1-0-storm.html 2013-03-23T06:28:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1962930-bocanegra-dropped-us-roster-qualifiers.html The United States heads into World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico with an inexperienced defense after dropping captain Carlos Bocanegra and learning eight players are injured or ill. Already without goalkeeper Tim Howard, the shaky U.S. back line got even weaker Monday when coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and Danny... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:42:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1962930-bocanegra-dropped-us-roster-qualifiers.html 2013-03-19T01:42:21Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1918232-wireless-connections-creep-everyday-things.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A car that tells your insurance company how you're driving. A bathroom scale that lets you chart your weight on the Web. And a meter that warns your air conditioner when electricity gets more expensive. Welcome to the next phase of the wireless revolution. The first wave of wireless was all about getting people to talk to each othe... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:20:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1918232-wireless-connections-creep-everyday-things.html 2013-02-28T01:20:37Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1899612-costa-rica-toughens-stance-us-backed-drug-fight.html LIBERIA, Costa Rica (AP) — On a recent Friday morning at a gleaming new international airport in Costa Rica, hundreds of tourists from New York and Minnesota emerged blinking onto the sun-blasted tarmac. At the other end of the runway, eight Americans zipped into tan flight suits aboard a massive white surveillance plane. As four propellers roared, the P3... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:34:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1899612-costa-rica-toughens-stance-us-backed-drug-fight.html 2013-02-18T23:34:13Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1782332-court-strikes-costa-rica-in-vitro-ban.html SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — A Costa Rican ban on in-vitro fertilization has been struck down by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in a decision that reproductive health groups said could lead to greater access to abortion and some contraception in other Latin American countries. The court said in a ruling late Thursday that a long-standing Costa Ri... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1782332-court-strikes-costa-rica-in-vitro-ban.html 2012-12-21T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1779266-ecuador-central-bank-president-resigns-degree.html QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador's Central Bank president has resigned after acknowledging that he presented a fake academic degree 22 years ago — a scandal that prompted the country's leader to call for him to face justice. Central Bank President Pedro Delgado, who is a cousin of Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, apologized to the nation, the government a... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1779266-ecuador-central-bank-president-resigns-degree.html 2012-12-21T00:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1744136-father-sick-girl-safe-treated-mexico.html PHOENIX (AP) — The mystery surrounding the whereabouts of a sick girl with leukemia deepened Wednesday after her father said his 11-year-old daughter is being treated in Mexico and authorities considered bringing child neglect charges against the family. Phoenix police have been looking for Emily since surveillance video one week ago showed the girl's mot... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:54:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1744136-father-sick-girl-safe-treated-mexico.html 2012-12-06T02:54:00Z