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Colombia Peace Deal: FARC, Government Reach Agreement on Thousands of Disappeared

The Colombian government has come to an agreement regarding the over 50,000 people who are estimated to still be missing due to over 50 years of conflict between the nation and the Marxist group.

Super Typhoon Koppu Update: At Least 4 Killed as 'Lando' Batters Philippines

Super Typhoon Koppu with local typhoon name Lando has killed at least four people as it continues to move slowly in the Philippines, although recent reports suggest that the storm signals in several areas of the countries are slowly downgrading.

Refugee Crisis 2015: Brussels Crafts Plan in Resettling Refugees Across Europe

As the refugee crisis continues to emerge, recent reports suggest that Brussels and other countries within the European Union (EU) are in a progress of crafting resettling plans to find more secure and comfortable areas for refugees across Europe.

Syria News Today [OCT. 2015] Cuba Denies Sending Troops to Syria

Responding to recent reports that the Cuban government had sent troops to Syria to support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Cuban government has called the news and unfounded and irresponsible.

Venezuela's Border Closing with Colombia Leads to Decrease in Crime

Despite initial uncertainty and over Venezuela’s recent move to close its borders with Colombia, the Colombian government has admits that both crime and smuggling have decreased since the socialist country deployed thousands of troops to guard the porous border back in August.

Syria, Russia Bombing: US Intel Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Russian Support for Assad

Russia's increased military support for Bashar al-Assad, which in recent weeks has expanded to a campaign of airstrikes, has not significantly improved the dictator's strategic outlook in the Syrian civil war, the U.S. intelligence community believes.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: White House Will Not Bailout Commonwealth

Despite rumors to the contrary, on Thursday the White House made it clear that there are no plans to provide a financial bailout to alleviate Puerto Rico’s massive debt crisis

Venezuela News: Opposition Leader Manuel Rosales Arrested Upon Return

Manuel Rosales, a 62-year old Venezuelan opposition politician who had spent six years outside of the socialist country, has been arrested upon his return.

Turkey Shoots Down Drone Near Syrian Border, Russia Denies Involvement

Reports say Turkey shot down an unidentified drone near the country's border with Syria on Friday.

'El Chapo' Guzmán Escape News: Mexican Drug Lord Becomes Popular Halloween Mask

This Halloween there will be a lot of trick-or-treaters in Mexico dressed up as escaped drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Migrant Crisis 2015: EU Supports Turkey's Action Plan

The migrant crisis has been a concern for many European countries for more than a year ever since the Syrian war struggle came about, including other hostile countries where thousands of refugees seek to be taken in by European countries like Turkey. The Brussels conference of the EU states recently came up with a plan to make the situation in Turkey easier.

South China Sea Conflict: Chinese Military Sends Warning To US Forces

China's media outlets have claimed that China may use force in case the U.S. and Australia would pursue their navigation activities. Earlier this week, the two nations decided on planning to navigate in some areas of the South China Sea in light of China's recent activities in building artificial islands through the reefs.

The Internet of Things: The Next Digital Divide for Latin America?

Compared to the rest of the world, especially developing regions, the Internet in Latin America has quickly grown, and looks to be on a healthy path towards more connectivity in the next few years, despite the economic and political challenges facing some major countries in the region.

Syria War News: Cuban Military to Helps Russians Prop Up Bashar al-Assad?

A high-ranking Cuban general, who also serves as Havana's defense minister, recently visited Syria to help support Bashar al-Assad in the country's civil war, in which the dictator's forces are fighting both rebel groups and the ISIS terror organization.

Colombia Peace Deal: US Allows Colombia Deal With FARC Criminals

Now that tensions between the Colombian government and the Marxist group FARC seems to have come down, the Unites States has announced, through their Colombian ambassador, that they will let the South American country decide how to deal with FARC rebels known to have committed crimes.

Drug Cartel News: Jalisco Cartel Head Held by Mexican Police

Mexican authorities say they have detained Daniel Quintero Riestra, a man accused of murder as well as kidnapping in the western state of Jalisco.

President Obama Afghanistan Troop Announcement: 5,500 Troops in Afghanistan in 2017

President Barack Obama has gone back on his plan to pull a majority of troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, saying Thursday that the U.S. would maintain a military presence in the country until at least 2017.

'El Chapo' Guzmán Escape Update: Audio of Prison Break Reveals Unaware Guards [Watch]

Although the recent prison escape of the notorious drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán had led to some speculation that prison guards were in on the break out, footage recently shown by on Mexican TV may suggest that the guards were in the dark.

Syria Conflict 2015: US & Russia Talks Signing Pact for Air Safety

The U.S. and Russian government are reportedly in the talks of possibly signing an agreement for some air safety procedures in light of the current Syria conflict, wherein the aircrafts of the two countries flew too close with each other last Saturday.

ISIS Affiliated Militant Group Posts Video Showing Hostages Abducted in Philippines

A group of Filipino militants aligned with the Islamic State have posted a video showing four kidnapped foreign nationals.
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