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Cuba Embargo: US, Cuba Deal on Regular Flights Near

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba might begin in coming months, after government officials in Havana said that they and their counterparts from Washington are close to signing an agreement on the normalization of air travel between the two countries.

Jennifer Aniston's Rep Confirms 'Good Samaritan' Story About Actress a Hoax

Jennifer Aniston's representative confirmed that the viral Facebook story about Aniston being a good samaritan has nothing to do with the actress at all.

APEC Summit 2015: Xi Jinping Confirms Attendance, Will He Address South China Sea Dispute?

The Philippines is hosting the APEC Summit 2015 and the Chinese embassy in Manila confirms the attendance of Chinese president Xi Jinping.

China's Online Spending on Retail Giant Alibaba Rapidly Reached $13.7 Billion on 'Single's Day'

The Chinese definitely know how to shop as it was just proven on Wednesday that despite reports claiming that China is economically depreciating, their celebration of "Single's Day" reached to $14 billion in sales for retail giant Alibaba.

Jack the Ripper Finally Identified as Well Known Author?

Since 1888, the slayings of five prostitutes in London by a killer who was dubbed as Jack the Ripper has baffled people's minds and brought mystery and intrigue along with it. But now, a researcher has claimed to have unmasked the identity of the notorious serial killer that committed the crimes over 118 years ago. See the new details here.

FARC Peace Deal: Rebel Group Opposes Bogotá's Planned Plebiscite on Peace Deal

Colombia's main guerrilla group on Monday rejected the government's efforts to put the peace deal both sides are finalizing up to a plebiscite, insisting that a national constituent assembly should be called instead to determine the country's future.

Argentine Mayor Trapped in City Hall As Protesters Burn Tires Outside

The mayor of an Argentinian city is trapped in city hall due to his furious constituency. The mayor of an Argentinian city is trapped in city hall due to his furious constituency.

Obama, Netanyahu Hold White House Meeting to Reset Ties, Discuss Peace in Middle East

U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met face-to-face on Monday for the first time in more than a year in effort to squash their longtime discord and discuss solutions to reach peace between Israel and Palestine.

El Chapo Guzmán Escape News: Businessman Accused of Helping Mexican Drug Lord Escape in Jail

While cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is still at large, the Mexican businessman who has been accused of financing his jailbreak has been sent to prison to wait for his case to go to trial.

Peatónito Defends Mexico City's Streets, But Who Is the Man Fighting for Pedestrians' Rights?

In Mexico City, a masked man who goes by the moniker Peatónito, or Pedestrian Man, is devoting a few days out of the week to sticking up for the right of the walkers.

WADA Releases Doping Report on Russian Athletes, Calls for Ban from 2016 Rio Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recommended banning Russia from participating in athletic competitions due to evidence of extensive doping practices.

US Spy Plane Violated Venezuelan Airspace, Caracas Claims

Venezuela on Sunday accused the United States of having violated its sovereign airspace, saying that a U.S. Coast Guard intelligence that departed from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao on Friday overflew its territory later that day.

Catalonia Secession Moves Forward as Lawmakers Approve Path to Independence

Lawmakers in Catalonia on Monday approved a plan that put the autonomous region on a course toward independence, a move the central government in Madrid says violates the constitution and which Spanish Prime Minister Manuel Rajoy pledged to undo.

Gunman Kills 2 Americans, 1 South African in Jordan

A Jordanian army officer shot and killed two Americans and a South African at security facility funded by the U.S. on Monday.

Ben Carson Wants Puerto Rico to Be a US State

On Sunday retired surgeon turned presidential hopeful, Ben Carson, expressed his desire to see Puerto Rico become the 51st state.

Chile and Peru Disagree Over Border Region La Yarada-Los Palos

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has officially recognized an administrative district in a border area which has been at the center of a territory dispute with Chile.

Marijuana Legalization Spreads Around the World, How Will the U.S. React if Mexico Legalizes Weed

Within recent years, support for legalizing marijuana has gained massive support in the U.S. and around the globe.

APEC Summit 2015: Philippines Sheds $212 Million to Host Meet

The Philippines shed at least $212 million to host the 2015 APEC Summit as the government sees the convention as a huge investment for the country.

Web Browser Wars - Who Dominates The Market Share? Chrome vs. Safari vs. IE vs. Firefox and Latest Percentages

Long gone are the days where Google Chrome dominates the web browser market, as the competition has grown to become more equal in recent years.

Search Engine Market Share Wars [NEWS UPDATES]: Google vs Yahoo vs Bing - Who's Winning The Search Engine War? Latest Percentages

When it comes down to search engines, Google has dominated the market for a number of years, keeping competitors such as Yahoo and Bing at a near standstill in terms of growth.
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