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FC Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

Neymar Jr. Net Worth, Salary: Brazillian Federal Court Freezes $48 Million In Assets of FC Barcelona Star

Brazil's most famous soccer star assets are frozen by a Brazillian court
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FIFA Corruption Scandal: Sepp Blatter Faces Criminal Investigation From Swiss Attorney General

The FIFA president, who may or may not have resigned earlier this year, is facing a criminal investagation
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Ukraine Crisis: Russian Airlines Banned From Flying Over Ukraine

In a government decree released Friday, Ukraine has announced the prohibition of flights from Russian airlines, specifically pointing out the companies Aeroflot and Transaero.
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Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Almost 3 Million Cars Were Equipped With Cheating Software in Germany

VW names new CEO
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Qatar World Cup 2022: Tournament Date Announced; Will Be Played for 28 Days?

In 2022, the World Cup will be played in November and will last until December.
Missing 43 Mexico Students Update: Mexico City’s Police Chief Resigns

Ayotzinapa Students: Parents of Missing 43 Students Reject Mexico's Plans to Investigate

A year after the world was shocked by disappearance of 43 students who went missing in the southwestern city of Iguala, President Enrique Peña Nieto has announced the creation of a special team to take over the investigation.
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Putin, Elton John Call: Russian Leader Talks with British Gay Singer About LGBT Rights in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin called up English rock legend Elton John to propose a meeting.
Australian Minister Wants to Deny Chris Brown Visa

Australian Minister Wants to Deny Chris Brown Visa

Australian Immigration Minister Peter Dutton may refuse Chris Brown a visa, which would force the troubled R&B singer to cancel his planned tour of three concerts down under.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Chile, Bolivia Relations: International Court of Justice Rules It Will Hear Bolivia's Case Over Coastline

The International Court of Justice has ruled that it will continue to hear a dispute between Bolivia and Chile over a coastline.
Report: More than 35 Tourists Taken Hostage in Remote Peruvian Village

Boca Manu Hostages: Over 35 Tourists Held in Remote Peruvian Village

More than 35 tourists visiting Peru's Madre de Dios Region have been taken hostage by local leaders trying to force the central government in Lima to advance a highway project, Peruvian media reports.
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Hajj Stampede 2015: 717 People Killed in Saudi Arabia Holy Site

At least 717 people have been killed during the Hajj pilgrimage near the Islamic holy city of Mecca.
Colombia, FARC Announce Breakthrough in Peace Talks

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.
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Volkswagen Torture Scandal: Brazilian Lawsuit Claims Automaker Allowed Torture

A dozen former Volkswagen employees in Brazil have filed a civil lawsuit against the automobile company.
Number of Stolen Federal Fingerprint Records Far Exceeds Original Estimate

OPM Data Breach: Number of Stolen Federal Fingerprint Records Exceeds Original Estimate

The number of fingerprint records of federal employees that have fallen into the hands of hackers is far higher than originally thought, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department of Defense said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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