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Sri Lanka News: US Promises to Be a 'Partner' and 'Friend' to New President Maithripala Sirisena and Country's Reforms

A top United States diplomat visited Sri Lanka Monday for the first time since the country gained new leadership and promised support for the country's new government.

Venezuela Defector Accuses Head of National Assembly Diosdado Cabello of Drug Links

The former bodyguard has testified that Cabello has links to the Cartel de los Soles drug-trafficking group. However, the Venezuelan government has denounced Salazar and has called the allegations another attack against the regime.

Exxon Mobil Earnings: Oil Company Beats Wall Street Expectations, Venezuela Ruling Helps

Exxon hit hard by low oil prices but still beats expectations Exxon Mobil Corp's fourth quarter earnings fell by 21 percent in part because of the drastic drop in oil prices.

Former Colombia Spy Maria Hurtado Appears in Court After Turning Herself In From Panama

Maria del Pilar Hurtad, the ex head of Colombia's secret police has appeared in court in the capital city of Bogota.

Abortion Facts: Chile President Michelle Bachelet Moves to End Abortion Ban

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced plans to end a total ban on abortions in her country.

Nine Charged as Hitmen in 2013 Puerto Rico Murder of US Correctional Officer

Nine people in Puerto Rico have been charged in killing a United States correctional officer in a drive-by shooting in 2013, according to the Associated Press.

Thousands Lose Homes, Unable to Communicate as Intense Rains Cause Flooding & Mudslides to Spread in Peru

Flooding and mudslides have spread, due to Sunday’s intense rains, to the Peruvian regions of Ancash, Cuzco, Huanuco and Pasco.

Alberto Nisman Death: Argentine Foreign Minister Denies Nisman's Claims That He Was Involved in Iran Cover up

One of the people that Nisman claimed was involved in a cover-up, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, is defending himself against the accusation.

New Vatican Outreach Program Aimed at Women Met With Criticism

A new Vatican outreach initiative put forth with the intention of listening to women has been met with hostility.

Two Killed After Backpack Bomb Set Off to Kill Rearmed 'Contras' in Northern Nicaragua Explodes Early

A bomb blast in a remote town of Nicaragua killed two people and injured a few after the military fired gunshots at witnesses.

Former New Mexico Scientist Jailed for Trying to Develop Nuclear Bombs in Venezuela

A former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist was sentenced to five and a half years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty in trying to help Venezuela develop a nuclear weapon.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Venezuela Company Drops Tourism Campaign Featuring Image of Detained Miami Herald Reporter

Jim Wyss, a U.S. reporter working for the Miami Herald, was detained while covering the 2013 elections in Venezuela.

Hispanic and Asian Children at Higher Rate for Leukemia Treatment Resistance

Hispanic and Asian children are more likely to possess genetic variations that make some patients intolerant to the treatment for Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

ISIS News: Militant Group's Attack Leads to Fighting in, Around Northern Iraqi City of Kirkuk

The Islamist terror group ISIS on Friday launched a major assault on Kirkuk. The organization, which calls itself the "Islamic State" and controls large swaths of land in Syria and Iraq, is apparently renewing its efforts to take the city 147 miles north of Baghdad.

Two Pilots Die After Police Chase Helicopter Trying to Smuggle a ton of Hashish

Two pilots are dead after a helicopter attempting to smuggle nearly a ton of hashish into the Malaga province of Spain crashed on Tuesday into an electricity pylon during a police chase.

Monica Spear Death: Teenager Arrested in Connection to Beauty Queen's Death

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the murder of beauty queen and actress Monica Spear.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Super Bowl 2015 Commercials: Ecuador Tries to Lure US Tourists With First Non-US Super Bowl Ad

Ecuador, the country led by Rafael Correa, a close ally of Venezuela's late Hugo Chavez and staunch critic of U.S. capitalism, will be the first foreign government to buy a Super Bowl commercial.

Granada, Spain Judge Charges 10 Priests With Child Sex Abuse After Former Alter Boy Writes Letter to Pope Francis

10 Roman Catholic priests and two Catholic lay workers have been charged with child sex abuse by a judge in the southern Spanish city of Granada.
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