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Podemos: Spain's Year-Old Anti-Austerity Political Party Tops National Polls for the Fourth Time

After only a year since its creation, Spain's Podemos Party is polled number one for the fourth time in five months.

Cuba Allows Free Public Wifi Hub for First Time

Free Wi-Fi offered at a Havanna cultural center Cuba is allowing a Havana cultural center to offer free public Wi-Fi for the first time on the island, according to the Washington Post.

James Bond 24 'Spectre' Release Date, Cast, Rumors & News: Mexico Offered Sony $20M in Tax Breaks for List of Demands, Including No Mexican Villain

Mexican officials decided to allocate $20 million to MGM and Sony to help clean up the country's tarnished image.

CEO of Andorran Bank BPA Arrested for Money Laundering Connected to Venezuelan State Oil Company

The CEO of an Andorran bank in Europe has been arrested after the U.S. Treasury accused the bank of money laundering for groups from China, Russia and Venezuela, ABC News reports according to the Associated Press.

Pope Francis Hints at Brief Papacy

During an interview with Mexican television, marking the second anniversary of his election, the Argentina-born pope, said: "I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three."

Cuba Relations News 2015: Top European Union Diplomat to Visit Cuba

The island country of Cuba may expect a visit from Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign policy chief, later this month.

Venezuela Conducts Military Exercises, Claiming U.S. Sanctions an 'Imminent Danger'

Around 100,000 members of the armed forces of Venezuela will be occupied with ten days of exercises that employ shoulder-fired missiles, fighter planes, and armored trucks.

Mexican Government May Pay Damages to Army-Slayings Victims

A Mexican government commission for victims' rights may now end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in reparations to the relatives of those slain in army shooting.

15 Dead After Twin Bombing in Pakistan Church

A twin bombing killed 15 people as suicide bombers attacked two Pakistani churches in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday, Yahoo! News reports according to the Associated Press.

Former Maldives President Arrested on Terror Charges

Mohamed Nasheed, ex-president of the Maldives, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison Mohamed Nasheed, ex-president of the Maldives, has been convicted of terrorism and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Bus Plunge in Southern Brazil Leaves Nearly 50 Dead

In Southern Brazil a tour bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine on Saturday In Southern Brazil a tour bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine on Saturday.

Brazil: Thousands Back Dilma Rousseff Over Petrobras Scandal

In an ongoing parade of solidarity and support for the leader of Brazil, thousands of government supporters have come together to take part in marches in order to show their backing for President Dilma Rousseff.

Chile: Thousands Flee Homes as Deadly Blaze Spreads to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

A state of emergency has been declared by Chilean authorities due to a raging forest fire. Thousands of people have been forced flee their homes

This Year, International Pi Day is Numerically Extra Special

This year in particular, International Pi Day has all the numbers in the right places. Saturday is International Pi Day. The reason for the day is due to the numerical value of Pi's first three digits 3.

Tropical Cyclone Pam Leaves Death and Destruction in Vanuatu

Six people reported dead after Tropical Cyclone Pam hit the Pacific Island, Vanuatu, Friday night. Tropical Cyclone Pam is responsible for the death of at least six people in Vanuatu.

Dozens of People Missing, Feared Dead After Ferry Sinks in Myanmar

An overloaded ferry carrying more than 200 people sunk off the coast of western Myanmar after being hit by a large wave Friday night. At least 47 people are feared dead.

Pope Francis Could Visit Argentina in Spring of 2016, Predicts Short Papacy

The pope could be visiting his home country of Argentina next year as he plans to visit other South American nations around that time. However, the pope believes he will not be in office for the rest of his life but only a few more years.

Mexico News: Canadian Tourist Dies After Whale Slams into Boat Near Cabo San Lucas

A whale slammed into a snorkeling tour boat Wednesday near Cabo San Lucas, killing one and injuring two other tourists, Mexican authorities said.

U.S.-Cuba Relations: Countries Establish Direct Link to Make Phone Calls for First Time in 15 Years

The United States and Cuba have taken another step towards normalized relations after decades of a frozen relationship by re-establishing a direct telephone link for the first time in 15 years.

Mexico News & Dollar Exchange Update: Mexico to Sell US Money in Support of Peso

This week the Mexican peso has fallen to its weakest level to date against the U.S. dollar. This week the Mexican peso fell to its weakest level to date against the U.
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