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Catalonia Strives for Independence by Playing Political Game

Two week ago Barcelona authorities police estimated that nearly 1.4 million Catalans participated in a demonstration voicing their desire to sucede form Spain.

Saudi Arabia to Crucify Protester Arrested at 17 Years Old

A man named Ali Mohammed al-Nimr is set to be crucified in Saudi Arabia for his participation in anti-government protests he engaged in back in 2012, when he was 17.

Striking Rainbow Cloud Formation Spotted in Costa Rica Explained by Weather Experts [Video]

A breathtaking rare weather condition left Costa Ricans in awe on Tuesday when they looked up into the sky and saw what appeared to be a unique, multi-colored cloud.

Sweden Experimenting With New, Shorter Six Hour Work Day

A group of elderly-care nurses in Sweden have commenced experimenting with a six-hour work day that many there hope could soon have widespread impact for workers across that region.

Cuba-US Relations Update: US Eases Restrictions on Business, Travel to Island

The Obama Administration announced that it will ease its restrictions on business and travel to Cuba in an effort to mend its severed ties with the communist country.

Venezuela, Colombia Border Crisis: Venezuelan Fighter Jet Crashes Near Border

A Venezuelan fighter jet crashed on Friday near the Colombian border. The fate of the two pilots aboard the Russian-made aircraft was not immediately clear.

US to Defend 'Sexual Rights' at UN Ahead of General Assembly Opening

"Sexual rights" is the term the U.S. government plans to use to refer the prerogatives of people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, the State Department announced in remarks made to a United Nations panel.

Mexico Nabs Cartel Heavyweight in Ayotzinapa 43 Students' Disappearance

A high-ranking drug cartel member linked to last year's disappearance of 43 college students in Mexico's Guerrero state has been taken into custody, Mexican authorities said on Thursday.

Ayotzinapa Missing 43: Remains of 2nd Mexican Student Identified, Mexican Government Says

Attorney General Arely Gómez revealed that tests done at the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria had determined that a bone fragment belonged to a student named Jhosivani Guerrero de la Cruz.

Flight 370 News: Pilot Spots Large White Object While Flying Near Island of Reunion

Two months after finding a piece of the missing plane of Flight 370, a pilot claims he spotted a large object in the ocean.

Saudi Binladin Group Halted From Production After Crane Disaster in Mecca

Saudi authorities have determined that the Saudi Binladen Group, a multinational construction conglomerate, is partially responsible for a crane collapse that killed 107 people at the Grand Mosque in Mecca

Chile Earthquake Update: 1 Million Evacuated, 10 Dead After 8.3 Quake

Following a powerful 8.3-magnitude earth quake approximately a million people have had to leave their homes in Chile

Border Crisis: Venezuela and Colombia Leaders to Meet on Border Crisis Monday

The leaders of Venezuela and Colombia finally to set a date for a bilateral meeting on their nation's border crisis, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa announced.

Burkina Faso Coup: 10 Dead as Former President's Ally, Military Guard Takes Power

A close ally of Blaise Compaoré, Burkina Faso's leader for 27 years, has been named the African nation's president following an apparent military coup

Watch: 8.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, Tsunami Warning Issued [Videos]

Watch: 8.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile, Tsunami Warning Issued [Videos] A very powerful earthquake hit Chile's northern coast on Wednesday night.

Elton John Fooled by Russian Pranksters; Did Not Talk LGBT Rights With Putin

A Russian prank caller and his sidekick have admitted to tricking Elton John believing President Vladimir Putin had called him to discuss gay rights.

Poll: 4 in 10 Colombians Fear War with Venezuela

More than 4 in 10 Colombians fear that their country's border crisis with Venezuela may eventually lead to a war between the two South American neighbors.

Guatemala Election 2015: Former First Lady Will Run Against Comedian in Presidential Run-Off

It now looks as the former first lady will stand against Morales in a presidential run-off election in October. As reported by the BBC the electoral authorities have ruled that Torres was runner-up in the first round of the election, narrowly beating out Baldizon.

Syria Civil War: Military Aid for Assad to Continue, Putin Says

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad can continue to count on military support from Moscow, as Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted the aid was needed "to counter terrorist aggression."

Raúl Castro to Give Speech at UN General Assembly; Who Else Will Speak?

Soon after his nation is graced by a papal visit, Cuban President Raul Castro will be on his way to the United States to speak at the U.N. General Assembly.