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Chinese Court to Hear First Same-Sex Marriage Case

A Chinese court is set to hear a case that could help pave the way for gay marriage in the world's most populous country, which currently does not legally recognize same-sex unions in any form.

El Salvador Willing to Extradite Soldiers to Spain for 1989 Massacre

El Salvador plans to honor a Spanish judge's request who called for the arrest of more than a dozen former soldiers accused of killing six Jesuit priests in a widely reported atrocity during the Central American country's 1980-1992 civil war.

Mexico's 'Grand Warlock' Predictions: Donald Trump Will Lose, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman to Die This Year

Antonio Vazquez, Mexico’s self-proclaimed Grand Warlock, said in his latest predictions that United States presidential hopeful Donald Trump will not win, while Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will die this year.

Travel 2016: 20 Safest Airlines in the World Revealed

Air transportation has taken the art of travel to unbelievable heights -- literally and figuratively. Still, there are some who are wary of taking to the skies so knowing what the right airline to use can go a long way.

Honduras, Tagged as Murder Capital of the World, Lands Top Stop for Tourist Destination

CNN lists Honduras as one of their Top Stop for Tourist Destination this 2016. It may not appeal to everyone, but CNN has included Honduras in their top tourist destinations for 2016.

Benghazi Attack Relived in Upcoming Film '13 Hours'

After years since the well-known Benghazi attack in Benghazi, Libya klled a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans back in 2012, the events on that day will be relived in a new film, "13 Hours," directed by Michael Bay and written by former army rangers Kris Paronto, John Tiegen and Mark Geist, who were part of the encounter.

Cuban Immigrant Headed to US Dies in Panama

In light of the recent surge in Cuban immigrants trying to enter the U.S. borders in the midst of the news that U.S.-Cuban relations are on restoration, one man dies while on the Panama-Costa Rica border while waiting with hundreds of Cubans trying to reach the U.S.

Mexican Astrophysicist Leticia Corral Recognized for ‘Cyclical Universe’ Discovery Which Corrects Stephen Hawking's Mistake

Mexican cosmologist Leticia Corral has proved Stephen Hawking wrong with her new theory about how the universe came into existence.

Morgan Stanley Appoints Cohm Kelleher as President Amid Greg Fleming’s Departure

Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, is currently in the middle of leadership transition as the company announced the appointment of its investment banking chief, Cohm Kelleher, as its sole president. The appointment came after current wealth-management division president Greg Fleming decided to leave the firm to pursue other opportunities.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Undergoes Heart Transplant; Potential Return Delayed as Airline Company Continues to Assuage Shakeups

Almost three months after suffering a heart attack on Oct. 15, United Airlines’ parent company United Continental Holdings Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday. While his return was previously reported in the first quarter of 2016, latest report said his imminent comeback will be by the end of the first quarter or the start of the second quarter.

Kate Middleton, Prince William Expecting Third Baby? Royal Pregnancy Reports Emerge on Prince George’s First Day at School

There are some new developments on the lives of the world’s most followed royal couple, Kate Middleton and Prince William. Aside from being proud and supportive parents to their son, Prince George, who enjoyed his first day of school on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly expecting their third child.

7,802 Stuck Cubans Asked to Pay $555 Each to Board El Salvador Flight

Cubans travelling to the U.S. who have been stuck in Costa Rica since Nov. 14 are now being asked by the Tico government to pay cash for their flight out of the country so they could reach the southern Mexican border.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Commonwealth Confirms Default on Certain Bonds

The Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA) failed to transfer funds to its bond trustee on Jan. 1 debt.

Supplier Cutbacks Add to Mounting Evidence Apple's iPhone Dominance Is Slipping Away

Apple is scaling back supply chain orders for the iPhone, according to a new report. The news follows a series of developments that signal what could be the first marked decline in the consumer dominance of the Apple iPhone since its inception.

Mexican Mayor's Murder Blamed on Gang Dispute, Politics

The governor of the central Mexican state of Morelos is blaming the violent death of a newly elected town mayor on a battle between several gangs, all of which are trying to gain control of local security forces.

Archaeologists Closer to Deciphering Ancient Inca Records

Archaeologists may be closer than ever to deciphering the mystery of ancient Inca "khipus," or knotted string records, after they discovered several of the records at the the place where they were originally used.

Venezuelan Opposition Party Calls for Government Change Within 6 Months

The new opposition speaker of the Venezuela’s National Assembly, Henry Ramos Allup, announce on Dec. 5 that his party would soon take measures to force Socialist President Nicolas Maduro out of office.

North Korea Hydrogen Bomb Test: Marco Rubio Blames Clinton, Obama

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has criticized Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama for North Korea's experimentation with a hydrogen bomb.

North Korea Announces Hydrogen Bomb Test, Draws Condemnation, Doubts

North Korea said on Jan. 6 that it had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb for the first time. Officials across the globe immediately moved to condemn the move, while others openly doubted Pyongyang's claim.

Is El Salvador the World's New Murder Capital?

Killings have increased by close to 70 percent in El Salvador last year, authorities said Monday. Killings increased by close to 70 percent in El Salvador last year, authorities said Monday.
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