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Colombia Peace Talks: FARC, Juan Manuel Santos Announce Breakthrough in Peace Process

The 50-year conflict between the Colombian government and the country's leftist guerrillas may be coming to an end, as President Juan Manuel Santos and the leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced a breakthrough on Thursday in Havana.

Russia To Reopen Romanov Family Murder Case of 1918

Russia's Investigative Committee have reopened the Romanov Family Murder Case of 1918. It was ordered by the Russian Orthodox Church, who wants to confirm the remaining bodies of Maria and Alexei so that they can be laid to rest along with the other members of the Romanov family.

Telica Volcano Erupts: Nicaragua on High Alert as Ash Rises Above Volcano [Watch]

The Telica volcano located in northwestern Nicaragua has once again erupted, after it started spewing smoke on Wednesday.

Mexico Tourist Deaths: Bodies of Mexican Tourists Killed by Egyptian Forces Return Home

The bodies of eight Mexican tourists who were accidentally killed by Egyptian forces have been sent back home.

North Korea Planning to Launch Satellite in Coming Weeks

North Korea may be planning a satellite launch sometime in the next few weeks, CNN reports. North Korea may be planning a satellite launch sometime in the next few weeks.

Guyana: Venezuela Has Moved Troops to Disputed Border Area

In the midst of the crisis along its western border with Colombia, Venezuela has moved troops to an eastern area near the contested Essequibo region, long administered by Guyana, Guyanese President David Granger said on Tuesday.

Xi Jinping US Visit: China's President Visits US Tech Firms, Boeing

President Xi will visit Boeing and MicrosoftChinese officials want to form stronger relationships with American companies, leading Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit several companies in Seattle this week, before his trip to Washington D.C. on Friday.

English Premier League: Chelsea Striker Diego Costa Banned for Violent Conduct

The Chelsea striker has been banned for three games after an incident with Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny.

Bangkok Bombing Update: Malaysian Police Possibly Identified 2 Bangkok Bombing Suspects

Malaysian officials believe they may have identified the two men responsible for the Bangkok bombing that occurred last month.

Syria Civil War: Russia Sends Warplanes, Drones; Increases Military Prescence in Region

Reports indicate Russia has increased its military presence in the war-torn country of Syria within the last week.

CONCACAF Cup News: Mexican Captain Andrés Guardado Out With Ankle Injury, Will Miss US Playoff

The 28-year-old captain injured his ankle during last week's 2-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United

Ali Mohammed al-Nimr Execution: Outrage Against Saudi Arabia Leading Human Rights Panel in Light of Teen Sentenced to Death by Crucifixion

The United Nations has been heavily criticized for its decision to appoint Saudi Arabia as the head of a key human rights panel, particularly in light of the country's decision to sentence a Saudi teen to be crucified.

Venezuela, Colombia Border Crisis: Colombian President Santos Meets Venezuelan Leader Maduro in Ecuador

Colombian President Juan Manual Santos traveled to Ecuador on Monday to meet with Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro in an attempt to ease tension between their two countries.

#PigGate: David Cameron Unofficial Biography Claims Prime Minister Engaged in Debauchery

After the Daily Mail published an outrageous story that claimed British Prime Minister David Cameron had put "a private part of his anatomy" into a dead pig's mouth during a student initiation ceremony at the University of Oxford, the Twitter world exploded.

Afghan Child Abuse: US Soldiers Instructed to Ignore Sexual Abuse of Boys by Allies

U.S. soldiers have been instructed to ignore the sexual abuse of boys perpetrated by their Afghan allies.

'Sábado Gigante' Receives Farewells From Stars and Politicians

"Sábado Gigante," the longest-running variety show with the same host, ended its 53-year run with kind words from stars, as well as politicians.

Toronto International Film Festival News: Director Marcin Wrona Found Dead

Marcin Wrona, director of the film "Demon," has been found dead in a hotel room in Poland last Friday night. See the details here and watch a trailer for his film.

Holocaust Museum's New Tool Aims to Prevent Future Genocide

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. believes it is possible to stop genocide ahead of time through the use of an online tool known as the Early Warning Project.

Colombia Peace Talks: Pope Francis Demands FARC Talks Must Succeed

Negotiations between the Colombian government and the country's leftist rebels must succeed, Pope Francis said on Sunday, as he noted that the talks to end South America's longest-running conflict were facing a "crucial moment."

Pope Francis Arrives at Holguín, Cuba, Visits Holy Pilgrimage Sites

Thousands of people greeted Pope Francis at the Plaza of Revolution in Holguin Monday morning, celebrating his first visit to Cuba's third largest city.