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Colombia-FARC Peace Talks: US Backs Colombian Plan for Peace Negotiation Time Limits

The U.S. supports the Colombian government's suggestion to establish deadlines and time limits for the peace negotations with FARC. The talks have been going on since the end of 2012.

US and Cuba Make Historic Meeting: John Kerry Meets Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez

Cuba and the U.S. are getting closer to solidifying ties during the Summit of the Americas as Secretary Kerry meets Foreign Minister Rodriguez. It is also expected President Obama will meet with Raul Castro.

Daylight Saving Time: Method was Designed to Save Electricity, Does it Still Work?

Daylight Saving Time dates back to World War I Most of the United States pushed their clocks forward by one hour for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, and the usefulness of the practice has come into question.

Bill Clinton Presidency: Former U.S. Leader Meets with President Nieto, Apologizes for Causing Drug Traffickers to Move Through Mexico

Former U.S President Bill Clinton was in Mexico Friday to meet with Mexico's president Enrique Peña Nieto at the summit for Youth and Productivity in Mexico City.

North Korea News: US, Japan and South Korea Sign Agreement Promising to Share Information on Enemy's Nuclear Weapons

Two of America's allies in East Asia are coming together despite their differences to counter the threat posed by North Korea.

BMX Rider Erick Soto aka 'Soto Moto' Talks the Evolution of BMX [Interview]

BMX pro rider Erick Soto, a.k.a "Soto Moto" (derived from BMX - bicycle motocross), took some time out of his busy schedule to reflect upon his successful BMX career, the evolution of the extreme sport and its impact in his native Mexico, in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

Released Uruguayan Guantanamo Detainees Identified; US Department of Defense Releases Statement

Uruguay has received six former Guantanamo Bay detainees as part of the U.S. attempt to free all cleared prisoners and close the detention facility in Cuba.

ISIS Terrorist Group: Islamic State Planning to Recruit Americans, FBI and DHS Ask Military Personnel to “Scrub” Social Media

U.S. intelligence warned ISIS is planning to recruit from within the U.S. to orchestrate attacks against military, law enforcement or intelligence personnel.

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

Russia and Ukraine Conflict: Russian Military Flexes Its Muscles in Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

Russia sends a naval squadron towards Australian waters ahead of G20 summit and also announces its bomber will begin patrols over the Gulf of Mexico.

US Clarifies Stance on Torture to United Nations Committee: Act Now Banned Outside of Borders as Well

Six years after the government's last clarification on its definition of torture, the UN Committee Against Torture, which is currently convening in Geneva, demanded the country explain what it plans to do about allegations of torture and internal violence, from CIA "black sites" to the Michael Brown shooting.

White House Computers Breached: Hackers May Be Criminal, From Russia

A group of hackers believed to be working for the Russian government gained access to unclassified White House computer networks over the past couple of weeks, interrupting some services. Cybersecurity teams are investigating.

US Returns More Than 40 Stolen Ancient Artifacts to Peru

Ancient pre-Columbian artifacts as well as colonial paintings were returned to Peru after three repatriation ceremonies in Boston, San Antonio and Denver.

North Korea Releases American Jeffrey Fowle After Six Months in Jail

An American held in North Korea for six months, reunited with his family in Chicago Wednesday morning.

ISIS Militant Group: Turkey Allows Iraqi Kurds Passage Into Syria to Fight Islamic State

Turkish government previously refused to help Syrian Kurds The Turkish foreign minister said his government is helping Iraqi Kurdish forces reach the Syrian border town of Kobani to join Syrian Kurds who have been fighting Islamic State militants for more than a month.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Visits Colombia, Chile and Peru

Secretary Hagel visited Colombia and Chile to express U.S. support both countries and then will attend a conference of regional defense ministers in Peru.

ISIS News: Australia Joins War Against Islamic State Militant Group

Officials announce they are sending fighter jets to help the fight Australia said Friday it will soon launch six fighter jets that will conduct airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, joining the U.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Warns of ISIL Attack in American and French Subways, US Denies Allegations

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told reporters Iraqi intelligence believed an attack was imminent; however, U.S. security officials have debunked his allegations.

US Gives Ukraine President $46M in Aide, Later Intercepts 6 Russian Planes Near Alaska

An Alaskan base scrambled two F-22 fighter jets to intercept a group of six Russian planes approaching the U.S. sovereign airspace near Alaska on Wednesday.

David Haines Beheading: Government and Family Release Statements Following British Aid Worker's Execution

Prime Minister David Cameron, the White House and David Haines' family have issued statements following Haines' execution.

CIA: ISIL Numbers Double to 20K Fighters

The number of ISIL's troops range between 20,000 and 31,500, according to estimates by the CIA. These are more than double the previously thought numbers.
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