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Puerto Rico Gets a Visit From US Treasury Secretary Amid Financial Crisis

US Territory, Puerto Rico will be welcoming US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew this Wednesday as the island continues to struggle with its growing deficit and public debts that are projected to balloon up to $24 billion in 2020, Fox News Latino reports.

Johnson & Johnson Laying Off 3,000 Medical-Device Jobs? Healthcare Giant Seeks to Generate $1 Billion Annual Cost Savings Amid Restructure

Johnson & Johnson announced on Tuesday, Jan. 19, that it will be laying off 3,000 medical-device jobs. The move is part of the company's efforts to revive the struggling business and to generate $1 billion annual cost savings.

US Airstrike Kills ISIS’ Notorious Executioner ‘Jihadi John’; Islamic State Terrorists Confirm Death in ‘Dabiq’

The notorious ISIS militants have recently confirmed the death of its most celebrated executioner known as “Jihadi John” in the latest issue of the group’s magazine, “Dabiq.”

Stephen Hawking Says We Are All Doomed

Technology is about to destroy humanity, according to famous physicist Stephen Hawking. Technology is about to destroy humanity, according to famous physicist Stephen Hawking.

Conquer Your Fear of Heights When China’s 900-Foot Glass Bridge Opens in June

This should make your bucket list. This should make your bucket list. China is about to finish building the longest open space suspension glass bridge in the world.

Pope Francis Monitoring Case of Texas Man on Death Row

According to a cardinal, Pope Francis has taken interest in the case of a man whose execution has been scheduled this week.

El Chapo Under Extreme Watch, Forced to Switch Cells, New Photo Shows

Extreme precautions are being used to ensure infamous drug lord "El Chapo" does not escape from his current prison in Altiplano, a new report says.

Human Rights Group Slams Cuba on Religious Freedom

The human rights group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) on Jan. 18 slammed the Cuban government for what it described as an "unprecedented crackdown on churches across the denominational spectrum."

Kate del Castillo Called to Testify Before Mexican Government on 'El Chapo' Relationship

Mexican government officials have ordered actress Kate del Castillo to appear before a select panel to give testimony about her longtime association with recently recaptured drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

Peruvians Preserve Ancient Canals Irrigating Lima

Lima, Peru's capital and largest city, today has a population of almost 9 million people. But to supply this sprawling metropolis with water, Peruvians still rely on canals that were built before the first Europeans ever set foot on the American continent.

Scotiabank Eyes Mexico Amid Sinking Presence of Larger Financial Institutions in the Country

Scotiabank recently announced their expansion in the Latin America region, primarily in Mexico. Scotiabank is looking to expand in the Latin America region, particularly Mexico.

Rio de Janeiro's 'Pacification' in the Eyes of a Tourist Photographer

Pacification in Rio de Janeiro as explained by tourist photographer Matteo Bastianelli. In a rare and unlikely tourist agenda, Italian photographer Matteo Bastianelli observed and discovered the true meaning of Rio de Janeiro's pacification.

Colombia Tough Laws on Acid Attacks Imply Jarring Punishments

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos recently signed the Natalia Ponce Law that strengthens punishment against acid attack crimes.

Demand for Humanitarian Aid Continues to Rise, But UN Chief Says Funding Remains a ‘Solvable Problem’

The gap between the demand for assistance and the funds available are alarmingly growing and the global community is scrambling for a solution. The United Nations (UN) is leading the search as a high level panel unveils a report entitled “Too important to fail – addressing the humanitarian financing gap.”

Best Destinations for a Relaxing, Tech-Free Vacation

Sometimes, the only way to truly get away is to unplug. Flying to an exotic location won't mean much if one is constantly attached to the laptop or smartphone. Go offline and focus on your well-being by going somewhere that's not so gadget-friendly. Here are a few types of vacations that will take you off the grid for your most relaxing vacation yet.

Donald Trump Is Not Banned in the UK Despite Massive Votes for Hate Petition

Members of the British parliament debated over a petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned in the U.K after the petition received over 576,000 signatures.

Climate Change Study: Man-Made Heat Absorbed by Oceans Doubled Since 1997

Man-made heat energy present in the seas has now doubled since 1997, according to the new study headed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory which was released Monday.

Popular Legends and Mythical Creatures in Brazil

Legends in Brazil are very extensive and they have influences from religions, local superstitions, stories, traditional rituals and more. Brazilian folklore is magical and at times scary. Some of these legends and mythical creatures have been passed down for generations

More Than 100 People Quarantined in Sierra Leone After Latest Ebola Death

A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that West Africa is Ebola-free, a young woman from Freetown, Sierra Leone was confirmed to have died of the deadly virus. A total of 109 individuals who have come in contract with the woman are under quarantine with 28 of them considered as high-risk patients, per Reuters.

British Lawmakers Debate Banning Trump From UK

Britain's House of Commons on Jan. 18 considered declaring Donald Trump a persona non grata because of his recent comments about Islam in a debate that was the result of an online petition that sought to qualify the GOP front-runner's remarks as "hate speech."
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