Costa-Rica - Latest News on Costa-Rica | Read Breaking News on Zee News

Costa Rica hit by 7.6 magnitude earthquake

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 21:13

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale has struck off in Costa Rican capital San Jose, the US Geological Survey said.

Scientists uncovering origins of singing mice

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 20:31

Singing mice have tawny brown fur instead of the common white albino strain; they hail from tropical cloud forests in the mountains of Costa Rica, and they use songs to communicate.

Costa Rican diplomat kidnapped in Venezuela

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 10:26

Venezuelan authorities confirmed Monday that they are investigating the abduction of a Costa Rican diplomat in Caracas.

Indians block Panama roads in debate over mining

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 13:07

A tribal spokesman said the protesters want discussions with the Central American country`s Legislative Assembly.

Wales to host Costa Rica in Gary Speed memorial

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 10:10

Wales will host Costa Rica next month in a memorial match for late national manager Gary Speed, who was found dead at his home on November 27 in an apparent suicide.

53 new species found in Costa Rica in 2011

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 11:34

The forests of Costa Rica provided the setting this year for science to discover 53 new species of insects, fungi and plants.

Brangelina hiring whole ranch for brood in Costa Rica for Christmas

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 13:20

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who will be spending their Christmas in Costa Rica, reportedly want to hire a whole ranch to fit their enormous family.

Neymar goal gives Brazil 1-0 friendly win over Costa Rica

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 15:34

Neymar rescued 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil in a tougher-than-expected friendly with Costa Rica.

Arsenal eye Costa Rica striker Campbell: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 08:58

Premier League giants Arsenal are keen on signing promising 19-year-old Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell, local media reported on Friday.

Copa America: Argentina swamp Costa Rica

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 09:18

A reborn Argentina swamped Costa Rica 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa America in style courtesy of a brace from Sergio Aguero and another from Angel Di Maria.

Mexico, Costa Rica win Gold Cup openers

Last Updated: Monday, June 6, 2011, 12:33

Javier Hernandez scored three goals for Mexico in a 5-0 rout of El Salvador while Costa Rica blanked Cuba by same margin.

Strong earthquake shakes Costa Rica

Last Updated: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 09:28

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake caused minor damage but no known injuries.