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Colombia Obliges Spain to Return Nation’s Quimbaya Indigenous Treasure

Is there a conflict brewing between Colombia and Spain? It seemed that the two Hispanic nations will face a court battle as Colombia’s Constitutional Court plans to file a petition demanding Spain to return the 122 pre-Colombian gold ornaments called the Quimbaya treasure.

Brazil Tries to Maintain Carnival Atmosphere Amid Zika Virus Outbreak

With over 270 confirmed microcephaly cases due to the Zika virus, Brazilians are still gearing up for their annual Carnival activities while planning to celebrate as normally as they can.

Study Found Link Between Humans and the Extinction of Ancient Giant Bird in Australia

A new scientific report reveals that early humans were responsible for the extinction of an ancient giant and flightless bird in Australia by eating their eggs.

El Chapo Guzman News Update: Mexican Prison Takes Extra Security Measures To Keep El Chapo Behind Bars

Mexican authorities have taken extra security measures to prevent notorious drug cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán from making a third escape from prison while he waits to be extradited.

Shark Eats Smaller Shark at South Korea Aquarium [Video]

Visitors to an aquarium in South Korea, on Thursday witnessed a gruesome and brutal side of Mother Nature as they watched a shark devour another smaller shark.

Man Arrested for Carrying Guns to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris investigates a case of hand carried ammunition in one of its hotels. Disneyland Paris is yet to come out from another tribulation after a man was discovered carrying two guns while entering a hotel near the famous theme park.

HIV Cure Becomes More Elusive as Disease Rejects Key Drug

A recent study shows how HIV patients slowly develop resistance on key drug Tenofovir. HIV cure sees bleak future as one key drug fails to fight the development of the disease.

Colombia Permits Same-Sex Couple to Jointly Register Child

Colombian authorities allowed a same-sex couple to jointly register a child with the civil registry, a move celebrated by LGBT rights groups as another step toward equal treatment of gay and lesbian citizens in the South American country.

Zika Virus Prompts Brazilian Judge to Consider Abortions in Microcephaly Cases

A Brazilian judge wants to authorize abortions for women whose children are likely to be stillborn due to microcephaly, a birth defect whose occurrence has skyrocketed in the country and that experts belief might be linked to the recent outbreak of the Zika virus.

Cuba, North Korea Sign Trade Deal

Cubans may be anxiously awaiting the benefits of their newly relaxed ties with the United States, but the communist government in Havana is also turning to old allies as it announced a new trade agreement with North Korea.

Snowden Leak Reveals US, UK Spied on Israeli Military

Classified documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden reveal that a joint U.S. and U.K. intelligence program has been spying on electronic feeds within Israel's military since 1998.

Women’s Rights Advocates Denounce Zika Advice for Latinas to Avoid Pregnancy

Women's rights advocates denounce the government's recommendations to avoid pregnancy saying the move is irresponsible and unfair to women.

Health Officials Suspect 2014 World Cup as Origin of Zika Virus Outbreak

The outbreak of the Zika virus in Latin America has caused concern all over the world with cases being reported and confirmed in the United States and European countries. Health officials are suspecting that the origin of the epidemic started during the 2014 World Cup that was held in Brazil.

Colombian President Wants FARC Removed From US List of Terrorist Groups

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos wants to remove the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia or FARC from the list of terrorist organizations of the U.S. Santos told the Associated Press that he also wants the existing arrest warrants for FARC leaders suspended.

Duchess Kate, Prince William Ditching Middletons’ Annual Mustique Holiday?

Did Duchess Kate and Prince William ditch the Middletons’ annual holiday in Mustique? While news of Carol and Michael Middleton’s arrival was first reported on social media, it has not yet been confirmed whether the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join Kate’s parents on their annual trip.

Pope Francis, Leonardo DiCaprio Meet for Climate Change

They seem like an unlikely pair, but Pope Francis and Leonardo DiCaprio have joined forces, brought together by their shared passion for the environment.

Russia Begins to Seal Trademark in the Latin America Region

Russian President Vladimir Putin has slowly gained the trust of Latin America countries after the U.S. retracted their support in terms of providing military materials.

Study Disproves Belief That Coffee Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat

Drinking a cup of coffee has always been thought to increase heartbeat rate. And this is why some health experts are advising people to lessen intake of the world’s favorite beverage. However, latest findings reveal that the belief is wrong and asserted that coffee does not cause heart palpitations.

CELAC Summit Ends, Pledges Regional Unity on Zika, Economic Crisis and Peace

The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.

Panama to Establish Truth Commission on 1989 US Invasion

The United Nations and the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a workshop on Tuesday for civil society representatives to discuss the development of a truth commission on the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama.
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