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Russia, Ukraine & Crimea News 2014: Militants Seize East Ukraine Airport; New President Vows to Bring Peace

Pro-Russia separatists have taken over an airport in east Ukraine following Sunday's presidential election.

Republic of China News & Japan 2014: Chinese Jets Have Close Encounter with Japanese Planes as Tensions Rise in Asia

The two nations come closer to conflict after each commits belligerent actions. China has begun to claim much of the area surrounding the nation. Since the beginning of May, Vietnam and China have been at odds over an oil rig located within Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Thailand Politics News Online: Protests Against Military Continue and the King Gives His Blessing

The coup has exacerbated protests all around the capital despite the King's approval of it and the military's attempts to bridge political gaps.

Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan: Will Announce Troop Deployments After US Withdrawal

The president thanked the troops for their service and reminded them that the work in Afghanistan is not finished yet.

Three Dead in Shooting at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Hotel: Shooter Opens Fire on Boardwalk

A shooting on Myrtle Beach's boardwalk continues to taint this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday night, three people were killed in a shooting in Myrtle Beach, a favorite seaside resort town for many on the East coast.

Memorial Day Reflection: Latinos Honor Those Who Served and Died Before Them at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

What does Memorial Day mean to Latinos serving in the U.S.?"It's an honor to be back in New York. It's my third time coming to Fleet Week. It's always great time to interact with New Yorkers," "It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity to serve. There is no greater feeling to be in a position to help others and to show that you can make it anywhere," Waldamar Sefaro of Puerto Rico, who is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia told Latin Post.

Ukraine Crisis News: Elections Continue Despite Rebel Vow to Stop Them

The eastern provinces under rebel control have been disrupting elections in Donetsk and Luhansk, despite the presence of observers at the borders.

Strengthening Educational Ties Between Mexico and U.S. Through Student Exchanges: Presidential Initiative to Increase Number of US Students Studying in Latin America

The U.S. and Mexico will try to bridge the gap in student exchange numbers while the U.S. tries to encourage more educational interaction with all of Latin America.

Source Says a Phone Call Could Have Freed U.S. Marine Andrew Tahmooressi Still Held in Mexican Prison

A simple phone call and better communications with U.S. would have prevented jailing A U. S. Marine is still imprisoned in Mexico after accidentally crossing the U.

Earthquake Rocks Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, Hundreds Hospitalized

The northern Balkans experienced a severe seismic event that caused various casualties but no fatalities and major damage.

Iran Executes Billionaire Guilty of $2 Billion Scam: Banker Put to Death for Fraud

The billionaire scammer has been executed by hanging, Iran's legal method of execution. Iran is well known for its secretive government and excessive punishments; however, this most recent news was very shocking to the world.

Chevron Gives Venezuela Oil Producer $2B in Financing: Corporate Loan Tied to Increasing Production

Low-interest financing will help increase output in Venezuela Chevron has agreed to a $2 billion financing agreement with Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) to help the state-owned oil producer boost its output of oil at their Petroboscan oil joint venture.

Julian Castro HUD Secretary Nomination: What Does It Mean for Latinos and the Midterm Elections?

There's already speculation that President Obama's selection of Julian Castro as the new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a bid to help the rising star get noticed by the as-yet-unofficial 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. It's hard to argue with the strength of a ticket headed by one of the most powerful and well-recognized women in the world and supported by an up-and-coming member of the second largest ethnic group in the country.

Memorial Day Parades: DC, New York City and Chicago

Multiple parades will take around the country on Monday. Many Americans died to preserve the freedom we enjoy. On Memorial Day we remember these valiant men and women, cities organize grand parades and people gather to remember the lives of the fallen soldiers who fought for this nation.

Inequality in the Classroom: US Public Education System 'Social Divisive, Educationally Unsound, Morally Bankrupt'

Recent study released by the Dept. of Education shows extensive inequality in access to education and discipline targeting students of color.

Terrorist Attack Hits China's Western Xinjiang Province: SUVs Drove Into Shoppers and Exploded, Xinhua Reports

China has tightened its anti-terrorism efforts in the region At least 31 people were killed and 90 have been injured after a terrorist attack occurred on Thursday in the capital of Xinjiang Province in Western China.

US Wins Major WTO Trade Dispute Against China: Unjustified Tariffs on American Car Imports Violated International Rules

Chinese practices unfairly impede US exports The Obama administration won against China on a major trade dispute between the two countries as the World Trade Organization in which it was decided that the taxes imposed by China on cars and SUVs made in America violated international rules.

Venezuela Sanctions May Stall, John Kerry Condemns Maduro and Opposition

Kerry warns that the Maduro administration must make some headway otherwise the sanctions will move forward, despite how much they threaten the U.S. position in the region.

Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamp Revealed by White House

Harvey Milk's stamp was revealed on the activist would-be 84th birthday. More than thirty years ago Harvey Milk died, gunned down by a man who hated the achievements Milk had made.

Portland, Oregon, Water Could Be Effected by E coli Outbreak, Residents Urged to Boil Water

Over half a million residents urged to boil water After tests at Portland, Oregon, Mt. Tabor reservoirs produced three positive results for E. coli, the Portland Water Bureau issued a city-wide boil notice Friday morning.