Articles by Rodrigo Ugarte

Rodrigo Ugarte


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Italy Opera Hopes to Win Over Young Crowd With Google Glass Performances: Actors to Record, Share Video

As Google Glass continues to fascinate the world with its novelty, a faltering institution has decided to employ the device to expand its reach and perhaps reignite interest in its ancient tones.

Chile and Japan Focus on Copper Mining: President Michele Bachelet Aims to Make Country 'Enormous Entryway'

During Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Latin American tour, he has strengthened ties with Chile, particularly in the mining sector.

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System: Congress Passes Funding

Over $200 million dollars will be sent to Israel to fund the country's missile defense system. As the violence between Hamas and Israel resumes, the United States has moved forward a bill that would provide the Jewish state with necessary funds for its self-preservation.

Immigration Crisis at the Border: House Republicans Vote to End DACA and Deport DREAMers

The bill will not go further than the House but shows the Republicans' willingness to sacrifice one group of people in exchange for support from its base.

World News: Mysterious Green Lake Appears in Tunisia, Residents Jump In [Pic]

Lac de Gafsa could potentially be filled with radioactive phosphate residue, but locals continue to swim in its waters.

Study: Birth Control Pills With High Estrogen Levels Can Increase Chances of Breast Cancer 50 Percent

A new study has revealed the possibility that a pill used to prevent pregnancies could also cause breast cancer to develop in some women.

Bolivia’s Evo Morales Calls Israel a “Terrorist State,” Israel Loses Support in Latin America

Six nations in the region have criticized Israel's actions and have recalled their ambassadors.

Ebola Virus Crisis: West African Nations Struggle to Contain Epidemic

The World Health Organization will help the West African nations in improving their chances of containing the epidemic.

Gay Uganda News 2014: Nation's Court Overturns Homophobic Law

The law decided to overturn the law on a technicality rather than debating the anti-gay sentiment infused within the law.

Facebook & Internet in Zambia: New App Provides Free Internet for African Nation

The app will introduce many people to the Internet and give them new resources and tools. Internet users in one African nation will now have greater access to the web thanks to Facebook's work in expanding access to impoverished people in the country.

Chikungunya Virus Continues to Spread in Northeastern US; Where Could It Go Next?

The virus has appeared in New Jersey, New York and Maine. Although Ebola has been on everyone's mind since the outbreak began in West Africa, another tropical disease has reached the United States.

Ebola Virus in the United States: Can the US Avoid the Deadly Disease?

Though the possibility of the virus arriving via international flights is real, the U.S. is also well poised in averting an epidemic.

Plane Crash at Costco Parking Lot: Single Engine Plane Lands at Shopping Center in San Diego

The passenger aboard the plane died while the pilot is currently in the hospital. San Diego residents did not expect to see a plane fly straight at them during a shopping trip, but that is what happened in the California city.

Canadian Emergency Landing: Passenger Aboard Airliner Makes Bomb Threat

The suspect has been arrested and will face charges in Toronto. His family, however, argue he is mentally ill and needs help.

Middle East News: ISIS Fighters Take Over Syria Base Filled With Weapons, Behead Soldiers

Monitoring groups report that ISIS troops have beheaded Syrian troops and images have surfaced on Twitter.

Ebola Outbreak: Sierra Leone Nurse Says Virus Is a Ruse Meant to Encourage Cannibalism, Sparks Protests

Ebola has surfaced in the Nigerian capital of Lagos putting 21 million people at risk. As the deadly virus continues to advance through West Africa, many in one stricken nation have begun to protest, not because of their country's handling of the epidemic, but because of a rumor.

European Union, Russia Sanctions: New Individuals and Organizations Added to List

The sanctions target 15 individuals and 18 organizations but the E.U. remains reluctant to damage its gas supply.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Visits Mexico, Begins Latin America Tour

The Japanese and Mexican leaders signed various economic and trade agreements and pledged their continued support towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Philadelphia Carjackers Crash: Car Kills Three Children, Culprits Still at Large

Police continue the search for the two suspects and have announced a reward for anyone with information.

Circumcision Gone Wrong: Alabama Man Sues Hospital for Amputated Penis

The man is suing the doctors and hospitals involved, but the doctors' attorneys say there is no truth to the charges.

Democratic Montana Senator John Walsh Blames Plagiarism of US Army War College Thesis on PTSD

The Montana senator will continue his reelection campaign at the Army War College investigates his alleged plagiarism.

Pope Francis May Visit US for 2015 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World Meeting of Families: Congress, Mexico Stops Also Possible

The possibility of Pope Francis visiting the United States is closer to becoming a reality. The Argentine pope may visit the City of Brotherly Love this coming year.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns as Government Collapses

The coalition government falls apart after two of its member parties leave and the prime minister resigns.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo Lopez Goes to Court

The leader of the Popular Will Party sees a courtroom after five months of imprisonment to begin his trial.

Indiana Teenager Flying Around the World With Father Dies in Plane Crash

Their single-engine plane crashed off American Samoa during the duo's attempt to raise money for charity.
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