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Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev Pump Iron in Kremlin Propaganda Photos

In an apparent effort to boost Vladimir Putin's popularity among Russians, the Kremlin has released a video and photographs of the president working out at the gym along with Prime Minister Dmitrty Medvedev.

Video Shows Explosion Injuring Ukrainian National Guard Officers, One Died and Almost 100 Wounded

A Ukrainian National Guard officer in his 20s died after being shot during a clash between officials and nationalist protesters.

China Hack Attack: Obama Considering Sanctions Over Cybertheft

The White House may be prepared to take its toughest stance ever on Chinese cybertheft by considering economic sanctions against companies and individuals who have benefited from stealing U.S. trade secrets.

Woman Ends Her 4 Liter Per Day Coca-Cola Habit, Loses Over 100 Pounds

She was consuming 424 grams of sugar per day A woman in England blamed her addiction to Coca-Cola for her weight. By stopping her four liters per day consumption of the soft drink, she was able to shed over 100 pounds, New York Post reports.

India, China Outpacing Mexico in Immigration to the US

In the current political climate, where the Republican presidential front-runner has whipped up fervor against undocumented Mexican immigrants -- often based on economic arguments -- the reality is that China and India have overtaken Mexico as the largest sources of all new immigrants, legal or otherwise, in the U.S.

Two Sisters in India Appeal to Supreme Court to Avoid Being Gang Raped

Two Indian sisters that are part of the Dalit caste – a group that has traditionally been known as "untouchable" in Hindi society -- have been told they will be gang raped as a punishment for crimes committed by their brother.

Venezuela Extends Border Closures With Colombia

Maduro has extended border closures with Colombia to yet another six towns in the western state of Táchira. The towns that will experience the closures are Lobatera, San Juan de Colón, La Fría, Garcia de Hevia, Panamericana and Coloncito.

Thousands March in Guatemala to Pressure President Pérez Molina to Resign

Thousands of demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina. The president is currently facing impeachment proceedings over his alleged ties to a corruption scandal, which has led to the arrest of former vice president Roxana Baldetti.

Marco Rubio's New Stance Against China

Sen. Marco Rubio, one of the leading Republican presidential contenders, announced his foreign policy regarding China and how the U.S. can rein in the rising Asian nation.

Tropical Storm Erika 2015 [Forecast & PATH MAP] 12 Dead as Erika Races Across Caribbean; Expected to Reach Florida on Sunday

At least 12 people were confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Erika lashed the island of Dominica and is headed across the Caribbean in the direction of south Florida.

Venezuela-Colombia Border Dispute: Foreign Ministers Hold Talks to Diffuse Crisis

In an effort to calm the border crisis that has heightened tensions between Venezuela and Colombia, the foreign ministers of both nations vowed on Wednesday to increase cooperation between the two South American neighbors.

Tianjin Explosion Update: China Accuses 11 Officials of Negligence Over Blast

Two weeks after massive chemical explosions devastated the Chinese port city of Tianjin, state prosecutors have accused 11 officials and port executives of “dereliction of duty” and “abuse of power.”

Nicaraguan Man Receives Reprieve From Texas Execution

A 39-year old Nicaraguan man who was scheduled to be executed in Huntsville, Texas on Wednesday has been given a reprieve.

Air Ambulance Company to Help Injured American Woman Return from Cuba

A Florida college student who suffered a car crash in Cuba and was stranded when she could not afford an air-ambulance flight will be able to return home thanks to the generosity of a Tampa-based company.

Honduran Teen Girl Buried Alive Accidentally, Unearthed the Following Day

a 16-year-old Honduran girl who was presumed dead and buried reportedly started crying out from the coffin and banging to get out a day after she was laid to rest.

US, Mexico Open First New Rail Link in Century

The United States and Mexico this week opened their first new rail link in more than a century, connecting Brownsville, in Texas' Cameron County, with the neighboring city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.

Undocumented Colombians Flee Venezuela as Border Crisis Intensifies

Undocumented Colombian immigrants in Venezuela were packing up their belongings and crossing into their homeland on Tuesday after Caracas intensified a crackdown along the border between the two South American nations.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Linda Sánchez: Iran Nuclear Deal Is 'Best Option'

U.S Rep. Linda Sánchez, D-Calif., announced her support of the Iran nuclear deal and opposition to efforts challenging the agreement. Sánchez, chairperson of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said the nuclear agreement is the best option to stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.

Efrain Rios Montt, Former Guatemalan Dictator, to Receive New Trial on Genocide Charges

A Guatemalan court has ruled that the former dictator Gen. Efraín Ríos Montt will receive a new trial on charges of genocide, despite claims that his legal team has made that the 89-year-old is suffering from dementia.

Tropical Storm Erika Track 2015: Weather Phenomenon to Hit Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

Puerto Rico is readying for tropical storm after the National Hurricane Center on Wednesday issued a warning that also affects the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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