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Russian and Ukraine Crisis News: US, EU Consider Sanctions Amid Conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin Denies Military Involvement

The United States and its European allies are putting tighter sanctions against Russia back on the table after attacks by Moscow-backed rebels effectively ended a fragile, five-month truce in eastern Ukraine.

Havana, Cuba News: Cuban Youth Build Build Secret Internet Network With Hidden Wi-Fi Antennas

It is almost impossible to imagine being a young person without Internet access these days, but until very recently, this was the case in Cuba, where home Internet connections are banned for all but a handful. Anyone who wants to go online is expected to pay what amounts to nearly a quarter of a month's salary for an hour of online use in government-run hotels and Internet centers. Most Cubans simply live offline, but a minority of islanders have secretly built a solution to their Internet problem.

Missing Mexican Students Protests and Massacre: Abducted Mexico Journalist Moises Sanchez Found Dead, Decapitated

The decapitated body of Mexican journalist Moises Sanchez has been recovered. The journalist, who reported on political corruption and drug related violence for the weekly newspaper La Union in the town of Medellin de Bravo, had been missing for three weeks.

Venezuela News 2015: Former Colombia President Andres Pastrana, Former Chile President Sebastian Pinera Denied From Visiting Leopoldo Lopez in Prison

Two former conservative Latin American presidents were blocked from visiting jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez on Sunday.

Miss Universe 2015: Miss Colombia Beats Out Miss USA, the Barranquilla Native Praised Colombia for Its Perseverance

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe during the 63rd annual Miss Universe pageant Sunday in Miami, beating out contestants from 88 other countries.

Alberto Nisman Argentina: Journalist Who Broke News of Prosecutor's Death Flees, Fears for His Life

Damian Pachter, the Jewish journalist believed to have been first to break the news on the death of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, has fled Argentina for Israel in fear for his life.

Pope Francis News 2015: Vatican Makes Balloons New Symbol of Peace After Last Year's Dove Attack

On Sunday in St. Peter's Square Balloons were released as a gesture of peace instead of the traditional symbol of flying doves.

90-Year-Old Auschwitz Survivor Details Liberation Ahead of 70th Anniversary

Greta Wienfeld Ferusic, who lives in Sarajevo now, had to yell her tattooed identification number A9233 out for 10 full months every morning for lineups at Auschwitz.

Ekeko: Bolivians Celebrate Return of God of Prosperity

Throngs of Bolivians have taken to the streets of Sucre, Bolivia's capital, throwing flowers and dancing in a pagan joy to ring in the return of Ekeko, their 2,000-year-old pre-Columbian god of abundance and prosperity.

Miss Universe Beauty Pageant Date, Time & Live Stream: Watch William Levy, Prince Royce & the Woman who Will Take the $300K Crown

One woman will be crowned Miss Universe on Sunday night. One woman will be crowned Miss Universe on Sunday night. The competition will begin at 8 p. m.

At Least 30 Killed After Rebels Go on Offensive, Launch Rockets in Ukrainian City

In the eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, rockets streamed into a market, two schools, homes and shops, killing at least 30 people.

Miss Universe 2015 Candidates: Miss Honduras Talks Dropping 40 Pounds Before Pageant, Being Bullied

Gabriela Ordoñez, who will be representing Honduras in the 2015 Miss Universe pageant, talked about her struggle with weight.

Brazil News 2015: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo & Minas Gerais Must Save Water as Drought Shows no Signs of Stopping

According to Brazilian Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira the country's three most populous states are currently experiencing the worst drought since 1930.

'The Beautiful Thief' Yayita Arrested: Colombian Woman Accused of Using Her Beauty for 300 Robberies Caught

In Pepo's comic strips Yayita was Condorito's faithful girlfriend who attracted the attention of many men; in real life, Yayita is a woman accused of using her beauty to steal from men.

Miguel de Cervantes Grave: Spanish Experts Exhuming, Analyzing Bones of Three Graves In Quest to Find Famed Author

Experts seeking out the remains of Miguel de Cervantes are considering the possibility that they are in the final phase of a truly quixotic nine-month quest to solve the mystery about where the Spanish poet, playwright and novelist was buried.

Four Suspected Jihadi Cell Members Arrested After Spanish Police Raid

According to the Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz, the Spanish National Police have arrested four suspect jihadists in the north African enclave of Ceuta who allegedly formed a terrorist cell.

Miss Universe Pageant 2015: Miss Lebanon Claims Miss Israel 'Chased' Her to Take Selfie

A selfie that united Miss Lebanon and Miss Israel - two beauty queens representing countries that technically remain at war - is unlikely to contribute to reconciliation in the Middle East.

Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Resigns Amid Political Crisis

The political crisis in Yemen deepened on Thursday as the resignation of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi plunged the country into a power vacuum.

El Salvador Pardons Woman Jailed for Miscarrying Baby

El Salvador's Congress pardoned a woman who was sentenced to a 30-year prison term after complications lead to a miscarriage when she was just a teen, according to The Guardian.

Why Pope Francis is Urging Families to Put Down Their Phones

His holiness is pleading with families to put aside their iPhones and Twitter feeds and simply learn to talk to one another again.