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Cuba to Release 3,500 Prisoners in Time for Pope's Visit

The Cuban government says that among the freed will be some foreign prisoners and inmates, who were set for conditional release next year. Release is very much based on the nature of the crime, as those prisoners who have been found guilty of crimes against state security will not be eligible

Bangkok Blast Suspect Bribes Way Into Thailand

One of the suspects bribed his way toward getting into the country One of the main suspects in the Bangkok bombing illegally bribed his way into the country.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo López Sentenced to 13 Years

A Venezuelan judge on Thursday sentenced Leopoldo López, arguably the country's most prominent opposition figure, to more than 13 years in prison on charges of inciting anti-government riots that led to the deaths of more than 40 individuals last year.

ISIS Holding Norwegian, Chinese Nationals As Hostages, Puts Them Up for Sale

In the latest issue of the Isis online recruitment magazine Dabiq, there is an image of two men standing in yellow jumpsuits staring at camera with the message "FOR SALE" posted beneath them.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Brazil, Argentina Among Latin American Countries Welcoming Syrian Diaspora

Responding to the current migrant crisis wherein thousands Syrians are fleeing from their war torn country for safety, several Latin American nations have decided to welcome a welcome to the desperate refugees.

California Man, Daughter Arranged Fake Marriages for Immigrants

Federal prosecutors in California are accusing a California man and his daughter of charging immigrants up to $50,000 for sham marriages that they hoped would help them obtain legal residency in the United States.

Maduro: Bogotá Made 'Serious Mistake' by Questioning Venezuela's 'Revolution'

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos made a "serious mistake" when he characterized Venezuela's socialist "Bolivarian revolution" as self-destructing, embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro charged on Wednesday.

Mexican TV Station Blasts USNMT With Donald Trump Ad [Watch]

After the scathing and racist remarks made by Trump, the Mexicans poke a little fun at him Mexican TV station Azteca aired a commercial blasting the United States soccer team with a little help from presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Blast the Iran Nuclear Deal at Protest Rally

2016 GOP presidential rivals Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump teamed up on Wednesday to attack President Obama's historic Iran nuclear deal at a protest rally in Washington, D.C.

Ayotzinapa Students: New International Report Shows Flaws in Government Investigation

Experts say that Mexico's official account of the 43 students who were apparently kidnapped and incinerated last year does not add up.

Pope Francis US Visit to Help Close Detention Centers, Immigration Activists Hope

Pope Francis's visit to the United States this month might help prompt the Obama administration to end immigrant detentions, immigration reform activists hope.

Queen Elizabeth II Becomes Longest-Reigning Monarch in Great Britain

Queen Elizabeth II officially became the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history on Wednesday, passing the record set by her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria, who served for 63 years and 216 days.

Venezuela Extends Border Closures With Colombia as Tension Rises

Escalating tension with their neighboring nation of Colombia, Venezuela has extended their partial border shutdown and sent in another 3,000 troops to the area.

Guatemala News: Ex-President Otto Pérez Molina Indicted for Corruption

One week after he stepped down from office, was arrested and then jailed, former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina has been directed to stand trial on corruption charges.

Pope Francis to Change Catholic Marriage Tradition Ahead of US Visit

In anticipation of his big United States visit, which includes stops in Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia, the Pope released big news that will shake up the Catholic Church.

Migrant Crisis in Europe: White House Actively Considering' Ways to Help Refugee Crisis

The Obama administration has changed its tone toward the refugee crisis in Europe and announced that it is now opening the door to the possibility of allowing more Syrian refugees into the United States.

Guatemalan Comedian Jimmy Morales Leading Presidential Polls

According to the latest polls a comic entertainer named Jimmy Morales might be Guatemala's newest president.

Pope Francis Marriage Annulment Plan to be Cheaper and Easier

Members of the Roman Catholic Church will no longer be forced to undergo a long and costly process in order to obtain a marriage annulment.

Amanda Knox News 2015: Italian Top Court Cites Prosecutorial 'Flaws,' Media 'Hype' in Knox Trial

The murder conviction of American college student Amanda Knox was thrown out in March because of "stunning flaws," Italy's top criminal court explained on Monday.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Chile to Welcome Undisclosed Number of Refugees

President Michelle Bachelet has announced that her country will welcome "an important number of refugees."