The Zika virus that has scared Latin America for months was reported in the United States for the first time on Feb. 2, but the transmission apparently occurred via sexual contact rather than through a bite from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Vampire attacks, sort of, are rising in the coastal city of Napier located on New Zealand's North Island with two biting cases reported last weekend. According to Stuff.co.nz, both attacks were perpetrated by women and arrests were made.
United Airlines is finally letting families with young children board early again after four years. Starting Feb. 15, families with children aged two and under will be prioritized before first class and elite members.
There are over a thousand UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the planet and most people are traipsing through the most famous ones such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Great Wall of China and the Machu Picchu in Peru. Sure, these are fascinating destinations, but there is so much more to see beyond the highlights of tourist guides.
A huge amount of money involved in corruption in Peru is reportedly at $860 million. In light of this, an international Anticorruption Conference kicks off as the country fights for corruption which has been evident since the 1990s.
Who would have thought that using e-cigarettes can do more harm than good? E-cigarettes come in various flavors that one can choose from; but the question is, which flavor is the most harmful among the rest of the choices? As per Daily Mail, a recent study suggested that cherry flavored vapes are more harmful to one's health than other varieties.
“Gangster Warlords” author Ioan Grillo recently revealed how the notorious Mexican drug cartels are making billions of dollars because of drug trade in the United States. In a video published on Business Insider, Grillo explained how traffickers invest in drugs and how much profits they earn.
Former EL Salvador President Francisco Flores has taken his secrets to his grave. Former El Salvador President Francisco Flores has taken all his alleged secrets to his grave, as the 56-year-old ex-president suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday, Jan.
The Vatican has dispelled rumors that the Pope will be acting in his film debut. Hot on the heels of an announcement that the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is set to make his feature film debut, the Vatican has issued a statement dispelling the rumors.
The Zapara tribe leader has vowed to stop China's oil exploration activities in the Amazon. With China's impending oil-drilling exploration activities in the Amazon seemingly unstoppable, a leader from one of the Amazon's smallest tribes, Manari Ushigua, vowed to do everything in his power, to stop the deal, according to Fusion News.
The government of North Korea has sent a shipping warning to the International Maritime Organization confirming its intention to launch a long-range rocket carrying Earth observation satellite between Feb. 8 and 25.
One of the best things that Colombia has to offer however is more than just their beautiful beaches and historic landscapes as Colombians are culinary geniuses as well.
The advocacy group Children's Forum Oaxaca held a press conference on Jan. 26. in which they accused Mexico’s Catholic Church of trying to protect a priest who stands accused of abusing dozens of children.
Police officers who allegedly murdered the Brazilian construction worker named Amarildo de Souza were recently convicted of torture, forced disappearance and murder and were sentenced to 10 to 14 years in prison, EFE reports.
J.K. Rowling revealed the names of the wizarding schools on the Pottermore website. Harry Potter fans around the world were thrilled after J. K. Rowling made a stunning announcement.
As of the latest update in regards to his HIV status, Sheen decided to seek alternative treatment from Mexico which didn't work. The controversial treatment was headed by Dr Samir Chachoua, an Australian doctor who practiced his field in Mexico.
Argentina gets some much-needed aid from Chile. Argentinian Energy Minister Juan José Aranguren and his Chilean counterpart, Máximo Pacheco, have agreed on a series of accords that is set to aid Argentina's energy sector during the winter months, according to Merco Press.
