World

Are Latinos in the Panama Papers Leak? Lionel Messi and Spanish Director Named

Journalists in 78 countries spent the past year compiling the records on Panama firm Mossack Fonseca, which many of the world’s wealthiest businessmen turned to for their offshore business accounts.

Caught on Video: Green Sea Turtle Slaughtered in Costa Rica Causes Outrage; Authorities Pressured to Go After Group that Mutilated Endangered Creature

Authorities in Costa Rica are being pressured to seek the identities of several young men who dragged an endangered green sea turtle from their care, then mutilated the frighten animal while it was still alive.

Global Obesity Shoots Up as Obese People Now Outnumber Underweight Population

The world is getting bigger and a new study by researchers from Imperial College London revealed the data behind it. Published in The Lancet, the study compared the body mass index (BMI) of nearly 20 million adults over the years from 1975 to 2014 with several significant findings including the fact that obesity is at an all-time global high -- even outnumbering the people who are underweight.

2016 Rio Olympics Poor Ticket Sales May Have Brazilian Government Buying Out Blocs of Unsold Tickets: Report

The start of the 2016 Rio Olympics remains more than four months away, but the Brazilian government already appears to be sounding the alarm bell.

Colombia, FARC Peace Deals Include the National Liberation Army in Negotiations

There is a renewed sense of hope in Colombia with regard to attaining lasting peace in the country, which has been very elusive in the last several decades. The National Liberation Army (ELN), which is the second main guerilla group in the country, will now be joining the negotiations with the government.

Dilma Rousseff's Minister of Tourism Pens Resignation Letter; PMDB Disbanding from Federal Gov't

Henrique Eduardo Alves, the minister of Tourism in Brazil, penned his resignation letter to President Dilma Rousseff this Monday, March 28, 2016.

William Shakespeare's Head Could Really be Missing! Skull Likely Stolen by Grave Robbers, Say Scientists

William Shakespeare’s words have lived on, but The Bard has long been dead. Although, new reports revealed that the famous playwright’s head is missing from his grave and possibly stolen by 18th-century robbers looking for the key to Shakespeare’s genius.

Alleged Rape by Elite Los Porkys Mexican Gang May Go Unpunished

One Mexican father is fighting for justice for his teenage daughter, whom he says was raped by an exclusive gang of privileged young Mexican men known as Los Porkys.

Drug Smuggling Operation With Underground Tunnel in US to Mexico Busted by California Authorities

U.S. law enforcement officials have discovered a 416-yard tunnel that runs from the South California desert across the border of Mexico to a business establishment, which they have deduced was built for the express purpose of transporting drugs from one country to the other.

Cuba Baseball Game on ESPN Broadcast Interrupted by Protester

A video making the rounds on Twitter reveals the moment a protester interrupted a live broadcast of the baseball game between Cuba and the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN.

Donald Trump's Brussels Response: Close US Borders, Use Torture Tactics

Donald Trump is in favor of the U.S. completely closing its border in the wake of the deadly Brussels' airport attacks that left at least 34 dead and more than 200 injured.

Ebola Virus Concerns in Guinea as Death Toll Hits 5 in Recent Flare-up; 816 in Quarantine

The Ebola virus has plagued the West Africa in the past few years and a recent death indicates the possibility of a flare-up spreading in Guinea. A total of five people have died in southeast Guinea since March 17 and an estimated 816 people who have come into contact with the Ebola victims are set to be quarantined for safety.

Donald Trump After Brussels Attacks 2016: US Has to be 'Vigilant and Smart' in Letting People in

In the wake of the Brussels attacks, Donald Trump did not let the opportunity slip past to rehash two of his more contentious arguments: to be very tough on the borders for those entering the United States - particularly the Muslim people, and to allow torture during terrorist interrogation.

Historic Tampa Bay Rays-Cuba Baseball Game Brings Countries Closer Together, Political Differences Remain

The first U.S.-Cuba baseball game since 1999 came hours after a terrorist attack in Belgium and Cuba President Raul Castro's coy response to questions about his country's human rights record.

Obama Cuba Speech: US President Buries Last Remnant of Cold War, Calls for End to Cuban Embargo

President Barack Obama has called on the U.S. Congress to lift the Cuban embargo and abandon the policy that has benefited no one in Cuba or in the U.S.

HBO's 'Last Week Tonight' Host John Oliver Breaks Down Political Turmoil in Brazil

In a little over 3 minutes, "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver brilliantly summarized the current political crisis in Brazil, which revolves around congressional corruption and calls to impeach the country's president.

Explosions at Belgium Airport, Subway Leave at Least 34 Dead; Twitter Users Post Aftermath

Belgian officials confirmed that explosions at the Zaventem airport Tuesday morning were part of a suicide mission, though the motives remain unclear.

Floridians Offer Mixed Response to President Obama's Trip to Cuba

Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba. Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba.

Mexico Pushing US Permanent Residents to Gain Citizenship to Stop Trump: Report

Mexican diplomats are rumored to be masterminding a plan to push emigrants, who have become permanent U.S. residents, to become American citizens, presumably so they can cast ballots against Republican front-runner and hardline immigration opponent Donald Trump.

In Awkward Press Conference, Cuban President Raul Castro Says Human Rights Shouldn't Be Politicized

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro held what may be an awkward press conference as the communist leader was asked about political prisoners and human rights.