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Chilean Military Drill Ups Tension With Bolivia, Peru

Chile has begun to conduct a large-scale military drill near its northern border with Bolivia and Peru, and the war games are raising tensions between the three South American neighbors that continue to face unresolved issues regarding their common frontiers.

Death Toll In Romania Night Club Up To 32, Sparks 20,000 Rallying People

With the death toll from Friday Night's fire at the Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest, Romania rising to 32, some 20,000 people rallied on the streets of the capital asking for justice and urging their leaders to resign from their positions.

Sprint Inks Deal With Cuba for International Wireless Roaming

Sprint announced this week that it has signed an agreement to introduce wireless roaming in Cuba. As the hermetic island nation continues to open itself to U.S. trade and commerce, Sprint's deal with Cuba's state-run telecommunications company marks a historic first, as well as a smart move by Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure.

Colombian Rebel Group ELN Asks Catholic Church for Help

Colombia's second-largest left wing terrorist group, the ELN (Ejército de Liberación Nacional), has reached out for help mediating with President Juan Manuel Santos

Marijuana Legalization News: Mexican Supreme Court Might Decriminalize Cannabis

Mexico may soon decriminalize the recreational use of marijuana, which would not only affect the war of drugs but allow for an easier access to medicinal marijuana.

Cyclone Chapala Hits Yemen, Most Severe Storm in Decades [Watch]

A cyclone of hurricane intensity has hit Yemen's southern coast, causing massive flooding in the war-torn port city of Al Mukalla.

Venezuela News: Former Prosecutor Calls for More Sanctions Against Maduro Officials

The former Venezuelan prosecutor who helped convict Leopoldo López on what he later said were "sham" charges is calling on the Obama administration to sanction other officials involved in the trial that ended in a prison sentence of almost 14 years for the opposition leader.

Pope Francis' Mexico Visit Date Announced, Set for Early 2016

Pope Francis will be visiting Mexico early in 2016, the Vatican announced on Monday. Pope Francis will be visiting Mexico early in 2016, the Vatican announced on Monday.

Katie Holmes Sends Leah Remini Apology Letter Over Their Fights While Both Were Scientology Members

Lea Remini says she now understands why Katie Holmes had left the Scientology church since she was only trying to protect her daughter Suri.

Metrojet Crash Update: Russian Flight Crashed Due to 'External Influence,' Airline Official Says

A Metrojet official said Monday that neither mechanical failure nor human error was to blame for the plane crash in Egypt over the weekend, pointing to an "external influence" as the cause.

Argentina's Leading Presidential Candidate Will Improve Benefits for Retired Citizens

Daniel Scioli, Argentina's ruling party choice for presidential candidate, said that if he takes office he would improve benefits for retired citizens and manage this by using funds for the nation's social security system.

Chilean Authorities Seize Sexy Retelling of 'Little Red Riding Hood' From Classrooms

Chilean authorities have begun to confiscate copies of sexualized retelling of the classic children’s story Little Red Riding Hood.

Brazilian Women Cause Stir With Three-Way Civil Union

Civil unions are a less than popular practice in countries with conservative values, however a polyamorous civil union of three different women is an even less common sight.

Syria War Escalates as US Sends Special Forces into Conflict

Washington has announced that the U.S. will deploy dozens of troops to Syria in an effort to both assist Kurdish and Arab forces fighting the Islamic terrorist group ISIS.

Mexican Soldiers Kill US Toddler Accidentally at Border

Officials in Texas have revealed that a 20-month-old girl was shot in the back by Mexican army personnel, when her family drove between a military patrol and a vehicle which was transporting suspects

Guantanmo Bay Prisoner Shaker Amar Released, Returns Home to UK

After spending more than 13 years in Guantanamo Bay, prisoner Shaker Aamer is being reunited with his family in the United Kingdom.

Prince George Is the Spitting Image Of Prince William As He Steps Out With Mom Kate Middleton [Photos]

Prince George and Kate Middleton were photographed enjoying a visit to London's Natural History Museum without their security detail.

Colombia Peace Deal: Juan Manuel Santos Administration Announces Truce With FARC

Colombian leader Juan Manuel Santos has announced a bilateral truce between his nation and the Marxist rebel group FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia).

China Ends One-Child Policy, Experts Say Change Unlikely to Fix Demographic

China will now allow couples to have two children, putting an end to the "one-child policy" that's been in place since 1980.

Prince Harry Meets Obama to Launch Invictus Games, Talks About Wounded Soldiers

Wednesday marked the first time that Royalty Prince Harry met U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House Oval Office in a brief talk regarding Prince Harry's recent launching of the Invictus Games and their common interest in helping out the wounded soldiers.