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World Sailing CEO Fired for Calling Rio Olympic Venue Polluted

The former CEO of World Sailing claims that he was ousted from his post for repeatedly suggesting that Guanabara Bay should not be the venue for competitions during the upcoming Summer Olympics.

Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Hidden Safe Found in Mansion Wall

A secret safe was discovered on the Miami Beach property where the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar once owned a mansion.

New Peruvian Training Ship Unión Largest of its Kind in Latin America

The Peruvian Navy on Jan. 27 commissioned its first-ever training vessel, Unión, which will be the largest such sailing ship in Latin America.

US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador

The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.

Zika Virus 'Spreading Explosively' in Americas, WHO Warns

The current outbreak of the Zika virus across large swaths of South America presents a public health threat of "alarming proportions" and could affect as many as four million people, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Jan. 28.

United Airlines and American Airlines Offer Refunds on Zika Virus-Infested Countries

In light of the Zika virus outbreak in several countries, two U.S. airline giants -- United Airlines and American Airlines -- have announced their offer of refunds for traveling pregnant women going to Zika virus-infested countries, Fox News Latino reports.

Brazilians Suffer Additional Travel Tax Abroad

Brazilians grow wary on the additional travel tax imposed by its government, causing a slowdown on tourism.

French Minister Christiane Taubira Resigns on Political Disagreement Grounds

French Minister Christiane Taubira declared her resignation citing political disagreement as the cause.

'Boruto: Naruto' Manga Gets Official Release Date; Find Out Here

The story of "Naruto's" next-generation characters is set to get a manga serialization.

Argentina Removes Subsidies, Hikes up Electricity Rates

Argentina's power sector is set for a massive change. As the country attempts to battle an increasingly difficult struggle against economic problems, the Argentine government announced on Wednesday that it would be raising wholesale electricity rates starting next month, according to FOX News Latino.

Despite Controversy, Uber Prepares to Hire 300 Costa Ricans Before 2016 Ends

The OPT and the taxi drivers' union might not be stopping their protests anytime soon, but transportation giant Uber remains undaunted.

EU Might Impose Border Control if Greece Fails to Resolve Lax Acceptance of Migrants

Greece hits back against EU's sanctions over their alleged failure to secure the border of the Schengen free zone.

Pope Francis to Address Immigration, Race and Family Issues During Mexico Visit

Pope Francis is set to visit Mexico from Feb. 12 to 17, 2016 Pope Francis is set to visit Mexico. He will reportedly talk about immigration, family issues and race, among others, and will also host a US-Mexico border Mass.

Melia Hotels International Opens in Miami

A new high-rise hotel will soon be opening its doors to the people in Miami as a Spanish-owned international hotel from the Melia group of hotels recently announced its interest to open their business in the artsy and modern district in Miami, the Miami Herald reports.

Uganda Researchers Say Zika Virus Is Not a Threat in Africa

Researchers from Uganda are saying that the Zika virus is not considered a threat in Africa despite the mosquito-borne disease originating in the continent, per the Associated Press. The virus was first discovered in a monkey back in 1947 and was named after the Zika forest located near Uganda's capital city of Kampala.

Mammoth Bones Excavated at Oregon State University's Reser Stadium

Oregon State University's Reser Stadium was under renovation as part of its expansion project when the construction crew accidently dug up bones of a 10,000-year-old mammoth and other ice age mammals. The remains were excavated in the north end zone of the stadium last Monday, but it's not a big surprise to find these kinds of extinct animals in the area as the Willamette Valley was once home to thousands of mammoths, per OSU's website.

GOP Candidates Slam Donald Trump for Ditching Fox Debate

Donald Trump got mocked by his fellow GOP candiates for not showing up on the Fox debate. "How thin-skinned is he that he can't take any criticism and how will that effect his ability to be the president?" This was Chris Christie's initial reaction after finding out that Donald Trump won't join them for Fox's News debate this Thursday, Jan.

Human Rights Groups Call for Colombia’s Ombudsman Jorge Armando Otálora’s Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal

Colombia’s Ombudsman Jorge Armando Otálora is currently in the middle of sexual harassment scandal that caused a major uproar in the nation. The accusations came after Otálora’s former personal secretary Astrid Helena Cristancho revealed the “abusive relationship” on Semana.

14 Fast Food Treats to Avoid Due to Hidden Sugar

Added sugar consumption has increased by more than 30 percent over three decades in the United States. Thus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is contemplating a new food label that details the amount of added sugar in foods.

Zika Virus in Europe: Danish and Swiss Tourists Test Positive

Tourists from Denmark and Switzerland were diagnosed with the Zika virus after returning from Latin America, where the case is now an epidemic.
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