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Colombian Festivals Travelers Should Look Forward to

Listed below are a few Colombian festivals that every traveller must take note of. Colombia, which is one of Latin America's most famous destinations, has a lot to offer.

Why Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson Might Be the Next Stock Market Bigwigs

Hollywood actresses Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson are set to conquer the Wall Street. While some successful companies have made its founders as celebrities, there are only a few companies that have been taken public by a-list stars.

Taxi Drivers in Japan Claim to Have 'Ghost Passengers' in Tsunami-Hit Areas

Japanese Taxi Drivers are claiming to experienced having "ghost passengers" in the city of Ishinomaki in Miyagi. The prefecture is one of the devastated areas hit by the March 2011 9.0 magnitude earthquake that triggered a tsunami that killed more than 18,000 people.

Colombia Records 3,177 Zika Virus Cases in Pregnant Women but No Microcephaly

President Juan Manuel Santos announced last Saturday that Colombia has diagnosed a total of 3,177 cases of pregnant women with Zika virus, per the Associated Press. The good news is that no microcephaly, a birth defect related to the mosquito-borne disease was recorded.

How Latin America Celebrates Chinese New Year 2016

For most people in the world, the New Year has already been celebrated and welcomed on Jan. 1 but for many members of the fast-growing Asian demographic, the so-called Chinese New Year came on Feb. 8.

UN Suggests Access to Contraception and Abortion to Countries Affected by Zika Virus

The UN has stepped in on the issue of the Zika epidemic in Latin America and has urged affected countries to adapt abortion on infected women.

What Makes Colombians Happy?

While an old cliché says, “Money can’t buy happiness,” Colombians seemed to have proven it false. As a matter of fact, a new study revealed that material things are making them happy. In Medellin, almost 60 percent said their purchases made them happy, while only 26 percent in Bogota.

OPEC Meeting Imminent? More and More Countries Demand Emergency Measures Amid Oil Crisis

More OPEC members are requesting for an emergency meeting. Will Saudi Arabia finally give its approval?

Haiti President Departs; Chaos Ensues

Haiti once more finds itself in the midst of chaos with no leader in sight. With Haitian President Michel Martelly's farewell speech before a joint session of Parliament on Sunday, the controversial leader effectively ended yet another turbulent chapter in Haiti's political history.

North Korea's Rocket Launch Draws Criticism, Sanction Pending

The UN Security Council has called a meeting in order to put end to North Korea's recent rocket launch, said to be a primary test on their ballistic technology.

German Carmaker Volkswagen Offers Compensation to Customers Affected by Emission Scandal

Volkswagen recently announced a generous compensation to clients who fell victim to their emission scandal, but is not yet final whether they will receive monetary, buy back or replacement as compensation.

Prince Harry Impresses Schoolchildren with Paternal Skills During Flood-Ravaged Town’s Visit

Prince Harry has recently charmed schoolchildren when he visited a flood-ravaged town in England on Friday. During his visit at the village of St. Michael’s on Wyre in Lancashire, Prince Harry showed his paternal side when he met and took questions from the schoolchildren. According to People, Kate Middleton’s brother-in-law was there in the rural town to see the “devastating impact” of the flood in the community.

Pope Francis to Celebrate Indigenous Culture in Mexico Visit

Pope Francis will be stopping by Mexico soon and his visit will be marked by the Church’s new embracement of indigenous culture within the faithful.

From Latin America With Love: How Latinos Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and businesses around the world are taking advantage of the occasion. They are now busy with stuffing their stores with all sorts of gifts for the “day of hearts.”

Syrian Refugees' Plea for Food Aid Acknowledged by World Leaders

Headed by British Prime Minister David Cameron, world leaders promised to double the funds for Syrian refugees by 2020.

Paleobotanists Discover Preserved Prehistoric Butterfly Fossils

Paleobotanists have discovered preserved prehistoric butterfly fossils from two digging sites in Asia which looks quite similar to the modern winged-insects. The butterfly is called kalligrammatid lacewings or Oregramma illecebrosa that lived more than 120 million years ago during the Mesozoic Era.

Lorena Lopez: How This Latina ‘Connects Latin America to the World’

Latin America, with the countries' advancements in technology and abundance of its resources, is considered to be one of the perfect grounds for many different business opportunities around the globe. Lorena Lopez saw how Latin America could become an asset in the business field so she took advantage of it.

Tupac Shakur Murder Case Update: Is P. Diddy One of the Suspects?

Tupac Shakur's murder case is yet to be solved as it is still unknown on whom the suspect is, but a shocking revelation emerged, putting Sean "Diddy" Combs on murder case.

Marijuana Health News: How Does Inserting Marijuana Relieve Menstrual Cramps?

Does inserting marijuana suppositories into your vagina help menstrual cramps? Menstrual cramps is one of the most common problems ladies encounter every month, though some may not be that sever, others pass out and even throw up because of the intense pain.

US-Colombia Peace Deal: US to Give $450 Million to Aid Colombia?

In the name of peace, two leaders, U.S. President Barack Obama and Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos, have agreed to draft a continued and increased financial aid to further end hostility in Colombia, BBC reports.
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