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Gay Bashing Convicted Murderers Marry in Britain’s First Prison Gay Wedding

The two convicted killers met in prison and had been petitioning for a civil partnership until same-sex marriage legislation allowed them to marry.

Peru TV Show Makes Girl Eat Cockroaches to Win Trip to Cancun For Her Family [Watch]

"El Ultimo Pasajero," a Peruvian TV show, sparked outrage when it challenged a girl to eat cockroaches on television.

Vatican Defends Naming Bishop Tied to Chilean Sex Scandal

Despite allegations that Monsignor Juan Barros had covered up for a pedophile priest, the Vatican is defending Pope Francis' appointment of the Chilean bishop.

50,000 Mexican Farmworkers Have Gone on Strike in Baja California, Demand Overtime Pay, Breaks, Healthcare and Water

Fifty thousand Mexican farmworkers have gone on strike in Baja California, and they're aggressively protesting low wages, poor working conditions and rights abuses. Protest leaders are set to meet with growers; meanwhile, millions in crops has rotted as the two groups fight to find middle ground.

Mexico Officials Announce New Airline Safety Measure Requiring 2 Crew Members in the Cockpit at all Times

Following the German airliner's crash in France by a suicidal pilot last week, Mexican officials announced Monday that all airlines will now be required to have two authorized crew members in the cockpit at all times.

Argentina News: Transportation Strike Shuts Down Airports, Schools and Banks in Argentina

Transportation unions in Argentina have caused the country to shut down. Transportation unions in Argentina have caused the country to shut down. A one-day national strike aimed at protesting income tax rates and a high rate of inflation that demonstrators say is eating up their earnings has led to a national standstill.

Nigeria Election: Muhammadu Buhari Becomes New President, Defeats Goodluck Jonathan

Buhari's election ends the power of the People's Democratic Party Nigeria has a new president Tuesday after Muhammadu Buhari defeated Goodluck Jonathan.

Colombia and FARC Agree to Begin Mine Clearing

Within the next couple of weeks, landmine clearing will begin in two Colombian provinces after the government and the FARC reached an agreement.

El Salvador vs. Argentina 2015: Soccer Organizers Apologize for Playing Wrong Anthem for El Salvador

Organizers of a soccer match between El Salvador and Argentina have apologized for playing the wrong national anthem.

Farm Workers on Strike in Mexico: International Leader Urges Continued Negotiations

As farm workers are currently on strike in Mexico, America urges Mexican Secretary of Labor to continue negotiations with farm workers in Baja California.

Indigenous Bolivian Women Use Their Sewing Skills to Save the Lives of Children Born With Heart Defects

The indigenous Aymara women of Bolivia are helping to save the lives of children born with heart defects.

Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Germanwings Plane Crash During Palm Sunday Mass

Opening Holy Week services with Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis brought his attention recent tragic events by stressing his congregation strive toward humility and take time to remember the dead in the Germanwings crash.

Mexico Pledges Major Pollution Cuts by 2030

Pledging to cut greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutants 25 percent by 2030, Mexico has become the first developing nation to submit pollutant reduction goals for next fall's climate change talks, which, will be held in Paris.

Immigrant Drownings In Rio Grande Increase As U.S. Border Patrol Efforts Expand

In the wake of an increase in Mexican immigrants discovered having drowned trying to cross into South Texas, the U.S. Border Patrol has expanded its search-and-rescue teams to better monitor the area.

Latin American Economy Slows with Global Trend: 2015 Growth Predicted Below 2 Percent -- Report

Speaking at the meeting of the boards of governors of the Inter-American Development Bank held in South Korea, Jose Juan Ruiz, the Chief Economist and Manager of the Research Department of the IDB, said that this year the "Short-term growth in Latin America is going to be poor. We're going to have a growth rate below 2 percent."

Argentina-UK Relations 2015: Russia Denies Supersonic Bomber Deal With Argentina But 'Ready to Discuss' It

Although Russia has yet to hold any official negotiations regarding the leasing of a dozen supersonic bombers to Argentina, a senior government official has announced that the country would in fact be willing to consider such a deal in the future.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Plans to Give Obama Anti-US Petition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has mometarily stepped aside from accusing the U.S. of trying to undermine his socialist country and readying his military in the event of a U.S.-based attack, is preparing to give President Barack Obama a gift.

Immigration News: US Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Mexican's Torture Claim

Regarding the plight of foreigners claiming torture in their home countries, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stated that it is neither the responsibility of the petitioner nor of the government to determine if it is indeed safe for them to return to another part of the country rather than where their torture occurred

Brazil News: Authorities Uncover Tax Fraud Scheme

Authorities in Brazil have announced that they have uncovered a tax fraud scheme at the Finance Ministry's tax appeals board that might have ended up costing taxpayers up $5.96 billion.

Costa Rica Fires Ambassador Over Pro-Maduro Comments

Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís fired his ambassador in Venezuela on Wednesday after the top diplomat had voiced support for the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro in a newspaper interview.