Articles by Rodrigo Ugarte

Rodrigo Ugarte


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Pakistan Drone Strikes: CIA Kills at Least 16 Taliban Members

The CIA resumes drone strikes in Pakistan after half a year break. Following the brutal attack on Karachi's international airport, the U. S. government sent drones to strike at various Taliban positions.

International & World News 2014: ISIS Rebels Vow to Take Baghdad; Kurds Seize City of Kirkuk

Iraq's stability continues to crumble as ISIS rebels move south and Baghdad loses control over various cities in the north and central parts of the country.

Ugandan Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly Amid Controversy

Sam Kutesa will become president of the U.N. General Assembly despite his controversial past and will begin his duties next week.

Peru Cuts Coca Leaf Production by 17.5 Percent; Country Encourages Different Crops Instead

Peru has moved forward in the struggle against cocaine production but how long will it last without support from the farmers?

Michigan Teenager Carries Brother With Cerebral Palsy for 40 Miles

Hunter Gandee walked to University of Michigan in Ann Arbor from June 7 until June 8. In an attempt to raise awareness to his brother's condition as well as many others', a teenager walked 40 miles from his hometown to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Al-Sisi Sworn in as Egypt’s New President Following Unrest: Egypt Stability Hangs in Balance

Over the past year Egypt has tried to return to the democracy earned through blood three years ago. With the inauguration of a new president, some think Egypt has finally reached a turning point while others see history repeating itself.

Three Prisoners Escape from Canadian Prison via Helicopter: Police Continue Search for Fugutives

The helicopter reportedly flew westward and has not been found along with the escaped inmates. Police have widened their search to include the rest of Canada and the US.

Pope Francis Prays for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Begins Intra-Christian Dialogue

Leaders from Palestine and Israel met in the Vatican with the pope and planted the seed of peace. The crisis in the Middle East continues to worsen, as either side cannot agree on how to approach the dilemma.

Ukraine News: President Petro Poroshenko Told Russia President Vladimir Putin There Will Be 'No Compromise' on Crimea

Ukraine vows to regain Crimea and end the unrest in the eastern part of the nation through both diplomatic and military means.

Brazil FIFA World Cup 2014 Problems: Strikes Close One-Third of Sao Paulo Subway Stations, Unions Demand 10 Percent Raise

With only four days until kick off, strikes continue to plague many cities before the World Cup. Strikes have wreaked havoc in many cities' public transportation systems and roads especially, particularly those of Sao Paulo.

Democratic National Convention '16 Could be in Brooklyn: Mayor Bill De Blasio Writes Open Letter Address

Bill de Blasio has nominated Brooklyn as a potential location for the upcoming Democratic National Convention, perhaps as a way of appealing to the party's liberal wing.

California May Institute a Tax on Soda: Survey Reveals Support for Idea

Though a law failed last year, rising support in the fight against obesity may mean that taxes on junk food may make a comeback.

Sunni Islam Terrorists Attack Iraqi University, Marks Third Recent Terrorism Attack in Iraq

Though American troops have left Iraq, the conflict continues as remnants of al-Qaeda continue to fight government forces for control of the nation or at least parts of it.

LGBT and Gay Marriage News: Wisconsin Judge Overturns Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Name of 'Liberty and Equality'

Another ban bites the dust: Wisconsin has become the latest state to move closer to marriage equality after a judge struck down the state's constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, calling it unconstitutional.

Afghan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Survives Assassination Attempt: Convoy Attacked by Suicide Bomber

With the second round of voting in a week's time, two bombing attacks on candidate Abdullah Abdullah could have derailed the elections.

Germany to Investigate US Over NSA Tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Phone, Wants to Interview Edward Snowden

The German parliament wants to interview Snowden over the allegations of NSA spying. After months of tense relations between the U. S. and Germany, German police will begin investigating allegations that the U.

World News, Travel, & Facts: Colombian Peace Talks Continue Amid Bombings, Attacks

Colombian peace remains uncertain with a series of bomb attacks in provincial areas. With less than 10 days before the second round of Colombia's presidential election, there has been an attack on an oil pipe as well as an attack on government officials.

Virginia Navy Base Stabbing: Facility is Placed on Lockdown; Manhunt Underway

The attacker stabbed an acquaintance and remains on the loose but has been identified as Wilbur Harwell.

Boko Haram News, Kidnapping, & Leader: Infamous Group Attacks Nigerian Village, Adds to Rising Number of Deaths

The attacks by the Islamist group have caused more than 200 deaths in the far northern regions of Nigeria.

Pope Francis and Vatican City Bank Sack Financial Management Group

The Pope has replaced the all-Italian board of financial directors in exchange of a multi-national group.

'Popular Will' Leader Leopoldo Lopez to Face Court Trial, Charged for Demonstrations Against President Maduro

The jailed opposition leader will face criminal charges in a court of law, against the wishes of the opposition and their supporters.

Military Jet Crashes Into Southern California Home's Front Lawn

A Marine Corps Harrier jet crashed into a residential area in Imperial, California while a Navy Hornet crashed while trying to land on a carrier.

Three Police Officers Shot in New Brunswick, Canada; Suspect Remains at Large

Bourque, 24, shot five officers and is currently being searched for by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the area around the city of Moncton.

Obama Administration Afghanistan POW Media Coup: Republicans Criticize the Release of American Sgt. Bergdahl

Many GOP members argue they should have been informed sooner so as to ascertain the need to liberate 5 Taliban prisoners in exchange of one prisoner.

UK Threatens to Leave EU: Controversy Over Presidency of European Commission

There could be complications with the future of the European Union because of the nomination of Jean-Claude Juncker as president.
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