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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.

British Parliament to Debate Petition to Ban Donald Trump From UK

In addition to raising eyebrows with divisive rhetoric in the U.S., Donald Trump's controversial comments are also causing a stir overseas.

Real-Life 'King Kong' Mystery Solved? Climate Change Likely Killed Giant Ape

A team of scientists believe that they have discovered the most likely reason why a giant ape -- known as Gigantopithecus -- died more than 100,000 years ago.

Drug Raid in Spain Yields 3 Tons of Cocaine, Nets Britons, Dutch Drug Smugglers

Spanish police raided a hideout in the town of Galicia in Malaga province of Spain. It was a successful drug bust operation which yielded three tons of the highly prohibited drug substance known as cocaine.

Maps Compare How Fast It Takes to Travel the World in 1914 and 2016

How much has the world changed in a hundred years? A lot, and a pair of maps -- a century apart -- have emerged to illustrate what has and hasn't changed in the art of travel in that span of time.

Brazil Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread of Zika Virus

Brazil has declared state of emergency in some regions greatly affected by the Zika virus. the new epidemic has now been linked to birth defects in Brazilian newborns.

Ozzy Osbourne Travels to Cuba to Enrich Knowledge on 'Anything Past World War 2'

Accompanied by the History Channel team, Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack travels to Cuba to learn more about World War 2.

FBI Wants Public Help to Complete Timeline Gap of San Bernardino Attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the help of the public in completing the timeline gap of the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people last Dec. 2, 2015. Agents are trying to find the unknown whereabouts of the shooters for 18 minutes just a couple hours after the incident.

Rio Olympics 2016: Unpaid Utility Bills Leave Track and Field Stadium Without Power

Rio Olympics 2016 is fast approaching but issues with the venues that will be used for the games are coming up one by one. Most notably, the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange which has been assigned for the track and field and soccer events has no electricity and water supply because the services were cut off due to unpaid bills.

US Raids Target Central American Immigrants; Advocates Urge to Keep Doors Closed

In light of the emerging immigration raids by the Obama administration targeting Central American Immigrants who crossed borders seeking political asylum and some juvenile visa, have been asked by consulates, activists and other legal advisers to keep their doors closed for immigration agents.

Latin America, Philippines Named as Most Dangerous Places for Human Rights Activists

The latest statistical report released by advocacy group Front Line Defenders revealed the appalling reality that human rights defenders all over the world are at great risk to be victims of extreme forms of violence. And based on the organization’s annual report, 157 human rights activists were killed or died in detention in 25 countries in 2015.

4 Super-Heavy Elements Complete Periodic Table’s Seventh Row

The periodic table has finally completed its seventh row, thanks to the scientists in Japan, Russia and the United States for discovering four super-heavy chemical elements: 113, 115, 117 and 118. The new additions are the first since the introduction of elements 114 and 116 to the periodic table in 2011.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Ditching Michael Pearson? Canadian Drugmaker Hires new CEO Amid Chairman’s Hospitalization

Controversial drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals is reportedly in the process of hiring a new CEO after the hospitalization of its current chairman, Michael Pearson, due to a severe case of pneumonia. Based on the reports, current CFO Robert Rosiello and former CFO Howard Schiller both have the potential to take the CEO spot for an indefinite period.

Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez Snubbing Steve Harvey? Embattled Host Releases First Statement After Controversial Miss Universe 2015 Blunder

Weeks after the controversial and embarrassing Miss Universe 2015 blunder on Dec. 20, highly-criticized host Steve Harvey broke his silence over the issue. During a radio interview on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” the 58-year-old TV personality recalled the happenings during the pageant’s coronation night. Harvey also revealed that in spite of his humility to reach out and talk to Miss Universe runner-up Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia, the beauty queen is still giving him a cold shoulder.

‘Sister Wives’ Robyn Brown Tweets Excitement to Welcome new Baby; TLC Series Season 7 to End Family’s Polygamous Lifestyle?

“Sister Wives” Season 7 is expected to return on air this 2016 but no definite date has been announced. So, as we wait for more updates about TLC’s controversial series, Robyn Brown, one of wives in Kody’s polygamous family has recently tweeted about her excitement on welcoming her new baby just two days before her due date.

Bob Menendez Pens Letter to Obama on 'Failed State in the Waiting' Venezuela

Venezuela installed its latest democratically elected legislators into its National Assembly on Tuesday, but U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez still has concerns about Venezuela's leadership.

Venezuelan Opposition Takes Control of National Assembly

The opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 5 took control of the country's National Assembly, presumably initiating a period of heightened confrontation between the embattled socialist leader and those who have long fought the policies of Maduro and his late predecessor, Hugo Chávez.
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