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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."

First Ever Flower Blossoms on International Space Station

The zinnia, an edible flower from the daisy family, became the first flower to blossom on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly posted a photo of the orange flower on Twitter last Jan. 17 as proof of the great achievement.

Republican Candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio Slam Obama Administration Amid Recent Iran Deal

In light of the recent deal between Iran and the U.S., Republican Presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio speak out their individual views, slamming the Obama administration, according to Fox News Latino. The deal was said to swap American prisoners in Iran in exchange of lifting U.S. sanctions towards Iran, Reuters reports.

Mexican Company Pemex Continues to Gain Profit Amid Global Oil Drilling Protests

Mexican-state-controlled company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) recently announced a positive feedback from their business, claiming that they have gained profit, EFE reports. This also comes amid the global oil crisis and even during the widespread global oil drilling protests, per ABC.

Lyme Disease Is on the Rise as Ticks Invade Almost Half of US

Ticks, the small bugs that carry Lyme disease virus, have been discovered to have extensively spread across the U.S. The insects were able to invade large parts of the states in the period of 20 years.

Previously Stranded Cuban Migrants Enter US Borders

A recent development came for the immigration crisis in Central America, according to CNN. Cuban migrants who were previously stranded in Costa Rica for months finally arrived in the U.S. borders, some in Miami, according to the publication.

England’s James Haskell, Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud Go Naked for Fred Goudon’s ‘Dieux Du Stade’ Book

Sizzling hot! English rugby player James Haskell, French striker for English club Arsenal Olivier Giroud and other athletes from various sports discipline have recently stripped off their clothes for a nude photo shoot helmed by French photographer Fred Goudon. The racy photos were part of Goudon’s book titled, “Dieux Du Stade,” which means “Gods of the Stadium” in English.

Adidas Appoints Henkel’s Kasper Rorsted as New CEO Amid Herbert Hainer’s Exit

German sportswear multinational corporation, Adidas AG, has recently announced the appointment of Kasper Rorsted as the company’s newest chief executive officer. Rorsted, who’s currently spearheading Dial soap manufacturer Henkel AG & Co., will leave his position in the company in April after eight years of service. He will succeed 61-year-old Herbert Hainer, the company’s longest-serving chief, and will assume his new role on Oct. 1, 2016.

4 Reasons Why Latin America Is Facing Another Difficult Year This 2016

Last year was a difficult year globally, but 2016 will not be much better for Latin America. Due to enormous political tension, power struggles, soaring inflation and falling currencies and commodities, the region became the worst-performing emerging market in 2015. Unfortunately, the World Bank has projected earlier this month that the region wouldn’t grow at all this year.

Reno Church Offers Protection to US Illegal Immigrants

There has been a growing number of worship places that opened their doors for such individuals in the past months.

Ex-Mexico Governor, PRI Chief in Jail Without Bail in Spain for Fraud Allegations

According to Spanish officials, he is currently being questioned by a judge. Anti-corruption officers on Friday detained a former Mexican politician at Madrid’s airport.

Regular Flights to Cuba Just Months Away, American Airlines Exec Says

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba may now only be a few months away, the vice president of regulatory affairs for the world's largest airline predicted this week.

3 Americans Abducted From Baghdad Apartment

Three American contractors were abducted from an apartment in Iraq, a senior security official in Baghdad said Monday.

'El Chapo' Lawyers Cite Donald Trump's Hostility in Extradition Fight

Lawyers for imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán are fighting his extradition to the U.S. by citing Donald Trump’s “hostility” toward Mexicans.

Argentine President Mauricio Macri Promises Justice for Dead Prosecutor Alberto Nisman

Argentina’s recently elected leader, Mauricio Macri, intends to make certain that that justice is served in the case of the State Prosecutor Alberto Nisman mysterious death.

FNC Discusses Trade Issues With Latin America, Caribbean Group

On Sunday, a meeting by the Federal National Council (FNC) with the Latin America and the Caribbean Group (Grulac) about trade issues ended with a bilateral agreement on their position against terrorism.

CDC Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Latin American, Caribbean Nations Exposed to Zika Virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently issued a travel warning for 14 Latin American nations and Caribbean territories that have exposed to Zika virus, a mosquito-borne virus connected to the increasing rate of birth defects in Brazil. The alert was issued late Friday and it includes Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
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