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China President Xi Jinping Accepts Barack Obama's Invitation to Visit the US Over the Telephone

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in September. Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in September, the Associated Press said based on Chinese media reports.

Israel Prime Minister Candidate Isaac Herzog Aims to 'Rehabilitate' Ties With US, Criticizes Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Isaac Herzog on Tuesday promised to "rehabilitate" ties with the United States if he manages to unseat incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu in the country's March 17 elections.

Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles News: Teams Considering Playing MLB Games In Cuba

The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are flirting with the idea of possibly playing Major League Baseball exhibition games in Cuba. Cuba and the United States have had their differences in the past, but it appears as if a resolution is nearing.

Soccer News: Copa America, Gold Cup & FIFA World Cup Tournaments Coming This Summer

The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.

ISIS News Update: US Secretary of State John Kerry Says US Is on Its Way to Beating Islamic State

The United States is "on the road" to defeating ISIS, the Islamist terror organization feared for its brutality, Secretary of State told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

Ukraine & Russia Conflict: German Chancellor Angela Merkel Urges President Obama not to Arm Kiev

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday tried to dissuade President Barack Obama from arming Ukraine in its conflict against Russian-backed separatists. The German head of government is visiting the White House following last week's top-level diplomatic efforts, in which she and French President François Hollande tried to mediate between Kiev and Moscow.

New Incentives in Puerto Rico Brings Rich People as Middle Class Flees

Puerto Rico is inviting rich United States citizens to move to the island and live without paying taxes on capital gains.

North Korea News: Kim Jong-Un Commission Threatens US With Cyberwarfare, Nuclear War and 'Final Doom'

The North Korean propaganda apparatus is not known for understatements, but Pyongyang on Wednesday upped the ante even by its own standards when it threatened the United States with the "most disastrous final doom on its mainland," warning that "the time of the nightmare" was near."

Ukraine and Russia Conflict & Crisis News 2015: NATO General Supports Sending US Weapons to Fight Militants

The United States may go beyond its logistical support and provide weapons and equipment to Ukraine as the country confronts Russian-backed militants.

Russian and Ukraine Crisis News: US, EU Consider Sanctions Amid Conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin Denies Military Involvement

The United States and its European allies are putting tighter sanctions against Russia back on the table after attacks by Moscow-backed rebels effectively ended a fragile, five-month truce in eastern Ukraine.

Doomsday Clock Time 2015: Civilization Reportedly Closer to the End Thanks to Climate Change, Nuclear Weapons

The risk of nuclear war may be far lower now than in 1984 during the height of the Cold War, but the iconic Doomsday Clock stands once again at three minutes to midnight, in part because the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists thinks climate change poses new and significant risks to the future of our planet.

New Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud Calls for 'Solidarity" Between Arab and Islamic Countries

On Friday, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud vowed to the policies of his predecessor, the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, as he took over the reign of Saudi Arabia, one of the closest Middle East allies of the United States. The new ruler called for unity among his region's countries in a period of widespread unrest.

Poll: 60% of Americans Support President Obama in Decision to Restore Diplomatic Ties With Cuba

On the historically controversial topic of United States-Cuban relations, a poll released Tuesday revealed that 60 percent of the American public say that they approve of President Barack Obama’s recent decision to restore diplomatic ties with the island nation.

Best of Soccer in 2014: Where do Real Madrid, Germany Rank Among Best Teams of 2014?

Everyone loves to honor the individuals. But ultimately, the collective may be even more important in some cases and nowhere is this more apparent than in soccer. As part of the Best of Soccer in 2014 feature series, writers David Salazar and Edwin Molina now highlight their team of year.

MLB News: As United States-Cuba Normalize Relations, Could It Have Huge Impact in Baseball?

The United States of America and Cuba appear to be on their way to ending their more than 50-year dispute with each other. This could have a dramatic impact in Major League Baseball for many Cubans who dream of playing in the big game.

Barack Obama Immigration Executive Order: President Talks Immigration With Mexico & Ireland Leaders

Last week, President Barack Obama announced the administration's decision to restrain deportations of up to 4.5 million undocumented immigrants in the country and make them eligible for work permits.

UN Says US Fails to Meet Anti-Torture Treaty Standards, Cites Military Interrogations & Treatment of Immigrants

A United Nations panel reported Friday that the United States is not being fully compliant with an international anti-torture treaty

Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate in the United States Hits ‘All Time Low’ According to New CDC Study

According to a study published this week by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of cigarette smoking by adults in the United States has hit an all-time low rate, the lowest ever recorded actually.

United States vs. Ireland: International Friendly Predictions, Preview & Schedule

The United States and Ireland will play one another in an international friendly soccer game. This should be a very close contest between two evenly matched teams. Latin post.com previews the game, breaks down the teams and predicts who will win.

Body parts Discovered in Several Packages Sent from Thailand to United States

Three packages sent from Thailand to the United States were discovered during routine screening to be filled with a multitude of human body parts

Cuba Asks for Investment Money to Help Combat Its Economic Crisis

Cuba asked international companies on Monday to invest over $8 billion to help the island combat its economic crisis. The money would assist with kick-starting a centrally planned economy starved for cash and hamstrung by inefficiency.
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