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Saudi Arabia News: Blogger Sentenced to 1,000 Lashes Begins Punishment With 50 Floggings for Criticizing Islam Leaders

On Friday, Saudi Arabian authorities began carrying out a sentence of 1,000 lashes for a citizen who criticized the country's powerful clerics on his liberal blog.

Paris, France Hostage Situations: Charlie Hebdo Shooting Suspects, Kosher Supermarket Hostage Taker Reportedly Dead

Two hostage situations in France have ended with the hostage takers dead. However, at least four hostages are dead. Two of the hostage takers are believed to be the terrorists involved in the deadly attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday.

Sony Hack News and 'The Interview' Movie: FBI Director Says Hackers' Mistakes Led Them to Suspect North Korea

Sloppiness or forgetfulness on the part of the hackers who targeted Sony Pictures Entertainment over "The Interview" helped the FBI trace the attack to North Korea. Though they used used proxy servers in an attempt to disguise their identity, the intruders "got sloppy" several times, according to James Comey, the bureau's director.

Ebola Virus Outbreak News 2015: Vaccination Trials Praised as United Nations Sees Improvement in Liberia

The United Nations' World Health Organization is continuing the testing of experimental vaccines and has become optimistic on the medicine's progress as well as the decreasing number of infections in Liberia.

Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2015: President Mahinda Rajapaksa Goes Against Candidate Hoping to Add Prime Minister to Government

Sri Lanka held presidential elections Thursday between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his opponent, Maithripala Sirisena, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Ecuador is the No. 1 Retirement Haven in the World: Find Out Why & Which Other Nations Made the List

South America is calling your name... particularly after you've given 20+ years to your respective occupation, and you're good and tired and ready to enjoy your retirement. You've earned it, and when you choose retirement destination, do so with confidence and excitement.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Obama Administration Quiet on Names of 53 Political Prisoners in Cuba as 3 Dissidents Released From Jail

Three political prisoners have been released from prison in Cuba. The three men are reportedly among the 53 people the United States (U.S.) government categorized as political prisoners and in efforts to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Argentina Suffering Tampon Shortage: Argentine Government and Business Pointing Fingers

Some store shelves in Argentina are empty of one of the most personal hygiene products, tampons, and fingers are pointing at government officials and product importers.

Latin American Countries, China Boost Economic Investments, Trade Worth Billions During Beijing Forum Without U.S. Presence

Latin American countries are expanding their economic relations during a summit hosted by the Chinese government this week.

Brothers Said to Be 'Heavily Armed' as Manhunt for Suspects in Charle Hebdo Paris, France Shooting Attack Continues

French police on Thursday continued the manhunt for two brothers wanted for the terrorist attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people were killed on Monday. Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, are the main suspects in the massacre, and authorities so far have been unable to apprehend them.

Monaco Meets Son and Daughter of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene

On Wednesday, Prince Albert and his wife, Princess Charlene, introduced their Monegasque subjects to the baby who one day will likely rule the world's second-smallest country.

Middle East News: Suicide Bomber Kills 37 Outside Yemen Police Academy, Al-Qaida Suspected

A suicide bomber killed at least 37 people when he rammed his explosives-laden minibus into a crowd of recruits outside a Yemeni police academy.

Familia Michoacana, Knights Templar Drug Cartels in Mexico Forced Gang Members to Eat Victims' Hearts, Mexican Official Says

Alfredo Castillo, a Mexican federal security official, has revealed that Mexican drug cartels forced their gang members to consume the hearts of murder victims as part of an initiation rite.

Venezuela McDonald's Take French Fries Off the Menu After Potato Shortage: Was Problem Caused by a Contract Dispute or the Government?

Amid shortages in the OPEC country often blamed for oil price declines, Venezuela ran out of McDonald's French fries and now serves a side of yuca instead.

Obama Immigration Plan: Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Announces Plans for Mexican Citizens to Receive Proper Documents, Comments on Cuban Relations

U.S. President Barack Obama met with Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto ahead of the countries' bilateral High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) meeting. While Peña Nieto and Obama discussed economic topics, the two presidents spoke about immigration and the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

AirAsia Flight 8501 Wreckage & Remains: Search for Debris, Black Box Intensifies After Crashed Plane's Tail Is Spotted

The discovery of the tail section of crashed Flight QZ8501 may lead investigators to the black box that recorded the fatal journey of AirAsia's Airbus A320,

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Offers Prisoner Swap of Opposition Leader for Puerto Rican Jailed in US

The United States (U.S.) has turned down a prisoner swap offer by Venezuelan officials that would have seen the release of an opposition leader of President Nicolas Maduro.

Daughter of Efrain Rios Montt Defends Former Guatemala Dictator as Genocide Retrial Is Delayed

The retrial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt has been delayed. Rios Montt's lawyers argued one of the judges was biased and asked for her to be recused, further delaying the trial.

Terrorist Attack in Paris, France: Shooting at French Satirical Magazine Leaves 12 Dead

A shooting, considered a terrorist attack, at French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo has left 12 dead, including cartoonists and police. The three suspects are on the run and French police are looking for them.

Ignacio Ruiz Arrested in Pedras Negras, Mexico: Suspect Was Wanted for New Year's Day 2015 Texas Shooting That Left 2 Dead, 2 Wounded

Ignacio Ruiz, a 37-year old man who has been linked to a fatal New Year's Day shooting in South Texas has been arrested in Piedras Negras Mexico.
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