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Drug Lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Escapes Prison for Second Time

Notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman has escaped from prison again, just one year and five months after his arrest a Mexico beach resort in February 2014.

Mexico City Proposes to Regulate Uber With License Fees

Mexico City has just proposed that all Uber drivers need to have permits. Outside of the United States it appears that Uber, the San Francisco-based transport service, is not having an easy ride.

FARC Rebels Announce a Unilateral Ceasefire

Farc is trying to smooth relations with Colombia out by calling for a new unilateral ceasefire Peace talks between Colombia and the Marxist guerrilla organization FARC, which have been taking place for over two years in Havana, have been going badly.

Evo Morales Gives Controversial Crucifix to Pope Francis

The accusations of the pope’s alleged Marxist ties will not be dying down anytime soon, as he was just given a crucifix sculpted in the shape of a the well known communist revolutionary symbol of the hammer and sickle by leftist Bolivian President Evo Morales.

Wimbledon Tennis 2015 Scores & Highlights: Roger Federer Beats Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic Defeats Richard Gasquet

In dominant, three-set performances, seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer beat Andy Murray while defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Richard Gasquet.

Marco Rubio Pledges to Undo Cuba Rapprochement if Elected

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has promised to "absolutely" reverse the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba if here were to move into the White House following the 2016 election.

CONCACAF Gold Cup: Six Cuban Players, Head Coach Are No Shows for Game Against Mexico, One Defects

The head coach and six players for the Cuban National Soccer Team did not show up last night for its opening Gold Cup match against Mexico in Chicago. According to reports, the striker of the team is believed to have defected.

In Bolivia, Pope Apologizes to Native peoples, Slams 'Economy That Kills,' Weighs In on Dispute With Chile

During his visit to Bolivia, Pope Francis on Thursday apologized for the "many grave sins" committed against native peoples of Latin America during colonial times.

Puerto Rico's Same Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A three-judge panel with the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday that Puerto Rico’s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.

Former FIFA Executive Committee Member Chuck Blazer Receives A Lifetime Ban

Former FIFA member Chuck Blazer received a lifetime ban for his role in the FIFA scandal. Former FIFA member Chuck Blazer received a lifetime ban for his role in the FIFA scandal.

Global Citizen Festival 2015: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran & Pearl Jam to Headline Concert in NYC's Central Park

Want to get your jam on and help in the fight to extreme poverty at the same time? Well you're in luck because the Global Citizen Festival 2015 is bringing the tunes, top musicians and philanthropy to Manhattan's Central Park.Celebrating its fourth year, the Global Citizen's Festival 2015 includes a stellar line-up featuring headliners Beyoncé, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Pearl Jam.

Francis in South America: The People's Pope Visits Bolivia, Drinks Tea Made From Coca [Watch]

Having ended the first part of his three-nation tour, Pope Francis arrived in Bolivia on Wednesday. During his flight, the Pope drank coca tea, a local remedy that helps alleviate altitude sickness.

Spanish-American Chef José Andrés Pulls Restaurant from Trump Hotel

¡Basta Ya! Enough is enough Señor Trump!Spanish-American celebrity Chef José Andrés is fired up about Trump's statements "disparaging immigrants" and he's putting out the flames by cancelling his plans to open a restaurant at the Trump International Hotel.

Hundreds in Japan's LGBT Community File Human Rights Complaint, Ask For Marriage Equality

In an attempt to legalize same-sex marriage, 455 of Japan’s LGBT community have filed a request with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations asserting that their nation’s refusal to recognize gay marriage is a violation of human rights

Cuba News: US Claims Castro Government Arrested Dozens of Activists Calling for the Freedom of Political Prisoners [Watch]

Yesterday, Ambassador Samantha Power, a member of President Obama’s administration, tweeted that Cuban activist Antonio G. Rodiles had been beaten, and dozens more had been detained on their way to Sunday Mass.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

President Obama Kenya Visit Update: Kenyan Hosts Warn Obama Not to Address Gay Rights During Trip

While many Kenyans express excitement about President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the country of his ancestors, some of them are already warning him not to "talk about the gay issue."

Marijuana News: Chile Closer to Decriminalizing Cannabis After Congress Vote

On Tuesday the lower house of Congress approved a bill that strives to change the law prohibiting use and cultivation of the plant in the socially conservative country.

Teen Responsible for Hacking of Playstation, Xbox Networks Last Christmas Found Guilty

The 17-year-old was charged with over 50,000 offenses of hacking as well as other charges. A teenager in Finland has been convicted for his role in hacking the PlayStation and Xbox networks last December.

Human Rights Group, Activists Decry Accusations by Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello

An international human rights group on Friday criticized the president of Venezuela's parliament for questioning the legitimacy of activists who last week had testified before the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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