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French Athletes Killed After Two Helicopters Crash While Filming Reality TV Show

Three well-known French athletes, five film crew members, and two Argentine pilots died when their two helicopters crashed in northern Argentina during the filming of a reality TV show.
Puerto Ricans use White House petition to call for governor's ouster

Puerto Rico News: Residents Use White House Petition to Call for Governor's Ouster

Puerto Ricans upset with the administration of the island territory's governor, Alejandro García Padilla, are asking the federal government for "an investigation (into) what has been done with the people's money over the last two years." In a petition on the White House Web site, a Guaynabo resident said García Padilla needed to be removed by Congress.
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Venezuela Supermarket: Finger Scanners Installed to Reduce Food Hoarding

Faced with food shortages and an uncertain economy, Venezuela, as part a plan to initiate the rationing of food, will install 20,000 fingerprint scanners at supermarkets across the socialist country.
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Mexican Cinema: Movies Took in $725.3M in Box Office Sales in 2014

Mexican movies experienced success in 2014, selling a total of $725.3 million in box office sales.
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Obama Bans Venezuela Government Officials From U.S. Entry Due to Human Rights Violations

President Barack Obama issued an executive order Monday addressing the “unusual and extraordinary threat” by Venezuela towards U.S. national security and foreign policy.
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Solar-Powered Plane Embarks on Historic Five-Month Trip Around the World

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft departed from an airstrip in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, early Monday morning for a five month long trip around the world.
The Colosseum Undergoing Restoration

Two Female American Tourists Arrested in Rome After Defacing Colosseum, May Face $20K Fine

Two tourists from California have been fined after carving their initials unto one of the Colosseum's walls, which they did not think was "so serious."
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Missing MA Flight 370 Search Update: Still No Trace a Year Later

Since Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 went missing last year, there is still no recovery of the plane nor human remains, CBS News reports.
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United Nations Organization Says Gender Pay Gap Will Not Close for Decades At Current Rate

As people celebrate Women's Day on Sunday, the United Nations warned that the gender pay gap will not close in seven decades across the world if it continues to reduce at its current rate, The Guardian reports.
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What's That Google Doodle? International Women's Day Celebrates Successes and Recognizes Struggles of Women

If you clicked on Google's front page illustration today, you'd know that today is International Women's Day, a holiday that was first celebrated in 1908.
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Vodafone Introducing More Time Off and Benefits for Those on Maternity Leave

The plan will go in effect for all worldwide Vodafone locations, including in the U.S.
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Department of Labor Release Report Addressing Honduran Labor Concerns

The U.S. Department of Labor released a report raising concerns of effective enforcement of labor laws in Honduras.
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Arap Bethke Appointed By UN Spokesman as Mexico Celebrates International Women's Day with Tweetathon

A number of different countries will also celebrate International Women's Day by participating in the HeforShe campaign, including Mexico.
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Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Ex Wife Says Independent Investigation Found He Was Murdered

Alberto Nisman's ex wife, a judge, says an independent investigation found that Nisman was the victim of homicide and did not commit suicide or die in an accident.
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Maluma Calls Belinda 'One of the Most Beautiful Women' He Has Seen, Denies They're Dating

Colombian singer Maluma has denied rumors that he is romantically involved with Belinda Peregrín. But that did not keep the reggaeton star from graciously complementing the Mexican artist.
Nicaraguan 'family council' encourage rape victims to marry aggressors

Nicaraguan 'Family Council' Reportedly Encouraging Rape Victims to Marry Aggressors to 'Save the Girl's Honor'

Groups known as "family councils" are encouraging Nicaraguan rape victims to marry their aggressors. In two cases that involved victims as young as 14, the girls' parents decided to turn them into the brides of the alleged rapists, who were more than 30 years of age.
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Shakira Shares Childhood School Photo, Asks Followers to Stand #UpForSchool Campaign [Pic]

With an Instagram post, Shakira showed her support for the #UpForSchool petition to encourage the world to promote girls' education.
One of Guatemala's Major Cocaine Distributors Jailed

South America's Cocaine Industry in on the Decline, Impacting the International Drug Market

South America's cocaine industry is losing speed, according to recent reports, which suggests Colombia and Peru has seen a decline in production.
Mexican President Pena Nieto & His Wife with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

Telenovelas Partly Inspired 'Downton Abbey,' Reveals Creator as Mexican First Lady Meets Cast

Mexican First Lady Angelica Rivera met some of the cast of "Downton Abbey" during her and her husband's visit to the United Kingdom. Though creator Julian Fellowes did not meet the first lady, he did meet President Pena Nieto.
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