Articles by Rodrigo Ugarte

Rodrigo Ugarte


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Peter Theo Curtis Released: American Journalist Held by Al-Qaida-Linked Group Freed After 2 Years

Peter Theo Curtis had been captured in October 2012 at the Turkey-Syria border by the Nusra Front, an Islamist extremist group.

India & Pakistan News 2014: Clashes in Kashmir Leave 2 Dead

The incident comes after talks between India and Pakistan were called of by the Indian government. Pakistan and India exchanged shots across the disputed Kashmir region during the past couple of days, killing four.

11 Bodies Discovered in Shallow Graves in Mexico Near Hometown of Knights Templar Mexican Drug Cartel Leader

Two different graves contained the eleven bodies and authorities later found another grave near the capital city with an undisclosed number of bodies.

Northern California Earthquake: 6.0 Magnitude Strikes Bay Area

The earthquake caused extensive damage north of the Bay Area in the Napa Valley with over 70 injured.

Chile Struck by 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake: 100,000 People Lose Power in Santiago

A strong seismic event shook Chile on Saturday, which was felt in various parts of the South American country. The earthquake is the first since a stronger earthquake earlier this year in northern Chile.

Latin America News: Missing Argentina Grandchild Kidnapped During Dictatorship Discovered

Kidnapped during Argentina's military dictatorship, a woman has discovered through DNA testing that she is the daughter of a couple who disappeared during the country's tumoultous regime.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict News: US, United Nations Condemn Russia for Sending Convoy Into Eastern Ukraine

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating its territory and demanded the truck convoy carrying humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas return.

Chinese Jet Intercepts Navy Plane: Performed Dangerous Maneuvers Close to Aircraft, Says US

The interception happened more than a 100 miles off Chinese territory and has led to a diplomatic complaint from the United States.

House of Representatives: Banned From Editing Wikipedia Because of Transphobic Edits

The House's IP address has been banned for a month from doing edits on the free online encyclopedia.

Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: Number of Infected in Liberia, Sierra Leone Could Be More Than Estimated

According to a new report by the World Health Organization, the death toll continues to rise in West Africa as the Ebola epidemic moves through the three nations at the center of the pandemic to neighboring nations. The report also highlights the possible existence of "shadow zones."

Colombia, Nicaragua Continue Maritime Border Dispute

Colombia's president, Juan Manuel Santos, announced his country's opposition to Nicaragua's lawsuit and has filed its own counter-suit.

Gabriel Fernandez Death: 8-Year-Old Boy Tortured and Murdered by Mother and Boyfriend

Gabriel Fernandez was beaten with clubs and metal hangers and his mother forced him to eat cat feces as punishment.

James Foley ISIS News Update: US Unsuccessfully Attempted to Rescue Hostages

The rescue attempt involved special ops troops and various types of aircraft but did not succeed in finding the hostages.

Colombia: Bullfighters Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Ban

The country's constitutional court will decide in the coming weeks if the ban is overturned, until then seven bullfighters continue their hunger strike.

ISIS: Militants Massacre Yazidi and Syrian Tribes People in the Hundreds

Hundreds have been killed by ISIS in the last couple of days, including members of the Yazidi religious minority and al-Sheitat tribe.

Ferguson: Governor Declares State of Emergency and Curfew in Ferguson

The curfew was enacted on Saturday, but protesters and looters defied it, clashing with police. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and established a curfew in the suburb of Ferguson to preserve calm and order.

Latin America News: Gang Steals $10M From Chile Airport, Marking Country's Biggest Robbery Ever, Inside Accomplices Possible

In the largest robbery in Chile's history, a gang of thieves managed to steal around $10 million from Santiago's airport in under three minutes. The highly organized crime has brought to light the security inadequacies in Chile's airports.

Venezuela News: Judge Throws Out Leopoldo Lopez's Evidence in Trial, Lawyer Says Country Doesn't Have 'Normal Democracy'

The trial of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez continues in the Venezuelan capital, despite the fact that the presiding judge has thrown out most of Lopez's defense evidence.

Top 15 Most Wanted: Couple Captured in Oregon

The Barretos were arrested at a shopping center Tuesday night. A couple that has been wanted since 2009 was finally caught by U. S. Marshalls in Oregon.

Iraq News: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to Step Aside

The new prime minister-elect will attempt to rebuild a divided and violent Iraq. One crisis in Iraq has been averted after the current prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, agreed to step down and allow his chosen successor to take the reigns of power.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News Update 2014: Ukraine Destroys 'Much' of Russian Military Vehicles

A column of about 20 armored personnel carriers reportedly entered Ukraine Wednesday night as the country awaits the Russian humanitarian aid convoy.

Georgia House Democrat to Introduce Bill to Demilitarize Police in Response to Michael Brown Shooting

Rep. Hank Johnson will introduce the bill in September, hoping to prevent the continued militarization of local police departments.

Asian Youth Day: Pope Francis Visits South Korea, Calls for Peace and Economic Equality

The pope will visit South Korea for five days for a series of celebrations and public appearances. Pope Francis is currently visiting the Asian country as part of Asian Youth Day as well as to recognize the growing number of Catholics in South Korea and Asia in general.

Ferguson Police Department Release Name of Officer Involved in Michael Brown Shooting

The police named Officer Darren Wilson as the man involved in Michael Brown's shooting and revealed that Brown had been a suspect in a robbery 30 minutes before his death.

Reporters Arrested in Ferguson Say Police Refused 'to Give us any Names of the Officers'

Reporters from the Washington Post and the Huffington Post along with a St. Louis alderman were arrested by police.
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