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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.

Iran, Saudi Arabia in Face-to-Face Talk for the First Time About Syria Crisis

In light of the continuous Syrian civil war, it has been recently announced that Iran and arch-rival Saudi Arabia will be attending Friday's conference in Vienna for the first time in the hopes of finally closing the unfortunate chapter of Syria in its four years of civil war.

Thousands of Dead Cattle Wash Up on Brazilian Beach After Ship Sinks [Watch]

Cow carcasses are washing up on the beaches of Brazil in the aftermath of a ship sinking earlier this month.

Colombian Rebels Kill 12 People As Peace Deal Nears

Marxist guerrillas in Colombia attacked a group transporting regional election ballots, killing 12 people in the process.

Venezuelan Prosecutor Calls Leopoldo López Trial 'Sham,' Seeks US Asylum

A Venezuelan prosecutor who helped convict Leopoldo López is seeking asylum in the United States and is calling the opposition leader's trial a "sham" orchestrated by the administration of embattled President Nicolás Maduro.

US Navy Warship Sails Into Disputed South China Sea Territory, China Condemns Actions

China has condemned the U.S. for sailing a Navy warship within 12 miles of one of their man-made islands in the South China Sea.

280 People Dead in Strongest Afghan Quake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Afganistan and killed hundreds of people in Pakistan including thousands injured on Monday, Oct. 21. The quake was reported to be the strongest one that hit Afganistan since 1949.

US Worried Russia May Threaten Undersea Data Cables, the Backbone of the Internet

Russian submarines and spy ships appearing near vital undersea data cables that carry massive amounts of global communications have U.S. officials concerned that the country could threaten to cut the lines in a crisis, crippling the backbone of most of the global Internet.

Puerto Rico News: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Criticizes White House on Puerto Rico Policy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., criticized the White House’s recent move to offer an economic plan for Puerto Rico for its lack creativity.

Guatemala Elections: Comedian Jimmy Morales Defeats Former First Lady, Elected President

Jimmy Morales, a former TV comedian with no experience in government, has proven that his bid for the Guatemalan presidency was no joke by winning the run-off vote against ex-first lady Sandra Torres
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