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Maria de los Angeles Pineda, Wife of Former Mayor Jose Luis Abarca, Charged With Organized Crime in Case of 43 Missing Mexican Students

Maria de los Angeles Pineda, the wife of Jose Luis Abarca, former mayor of the Mexican city of Iguala where 43 college students went missing in September, has been formally charged with organized crime and money laundering.

Southern Expansion: U.S. Hospitality,Travel Brands Expand Into the Latin American Market

Economy lodging brands and airlines that are iconic in the U.S. have shown interest in Latin America, choosing to develop a connection with its southern neighbor and the independent islands that comprise Latin America.

Nazi-Engineered Cows Killed By UK Farmer After They Tried to Murder His Employees

Cows bred by the Nazis were recently killed after they displayed very aggressive behavior. This may sound like a story out of The Onion or Mad Magazine, but we promise that this isn't a joke.

Oil Prices Hit Lowest Point Since 2009: Price Per Barrel for Crude Oil Continues to Fall in US in 2015

Oil prices went down as much as 6 percent on Monday, making it the lowest oil has been since spring 2009.

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Express 'Remorse' to Asia on World War II Surrender Anniversary

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who last year caused a firestorm when he visited a controversial shrine that includes the names of convicted war criminals, promised he would for express remorse for his country's role in World War II.

Czech Archaeologists Discover Tomb of Queen Khentakawess III, Wife of Pharaoh Neferefre

It was previously unknown if the young Fifth Dynasty Pharaoh had a wife or children. The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announced this weekend that Czech archaeologists uncovered the burial site of a previously unknown queen in Abu-Sir on Sunday, reports the Guardian.

Jaime Humberto Romero Morán Death: Mexican Gymnast, Olympic Hopeful Murdered at 22

Mexican gymnast Jaime Humberto Romero Morán was killed on Saturday. Mexican gymnast Jaime Humberto Romero Morán was killed on Saturday. The 22-year-old athlete was outside Lienzo Charro Zermeño in Guadalajara, Jalisco when he was shot, according to Notimex via CNN Mexico.

ISIS Attacks 2015: Coalition Forces Strike ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria as Militants Execute More Than 100

U.S. and coalition forces on Sunday and Monday launched 20 airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria and Iraq, the Pentagon announced in a statement. Meanwhile, reports emerged on Monday that the terrorist group had executed more than 100 of its members whose loyalty it deemed "questionable."

US, Cuba Relations Update: Political Activists Detained; US 'Condemns' Cuban Government on Human Rights Violations

Nearly two weeks after Cuba and the U.S. announced a renewal of their diplomatic relations, the U.S. State Department condemned Cuba of repressing and detaining activists.

Afghanistan's President Urges US to 're-examine' Troop Withdrawal Plan

The United States and its NATO allies may want to "re-examine" their plan to withdraw all of their troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2016, the Central Asian country's president told CBS in an interview that aired Sunday evening.

Pope Francis Names 20 New Cardinals for Shifting Catholic Church; Five Are From Latin America

On Sunday, Pope Francis named 20 new cardinals, with 15 being of voting age. On Sunday, Pope Francis named 20 new cardinals with 15 being of voting age.

Amal Clooney Alleges Being Threatened With Arrest for Criticizing Egypt's Judicial System; Country Calls Claims 'Baseless'

Amal Clooney says she risked being arrested in Egypt after she attacked the country’s judicial system for flaws that led to the conviction of three al-Jazeera journalists accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt say it did not happen.

Argentina Allows Extradition of US Man Suspected of Murdering Wife On Condition He Does Not Face Death Penalty

Kurt Sonnenfeld, a 9/11-truther who has been living in Argentina with a charge of first degree murder hanging over his head for the 2002 death of his wife Nancy will be extradited to Denver to finally face charges.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Date, When & Where to Watch: First Meteor Shower of 2015 Peaks Saturday Night

Tonight is the night to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of the year. Saturday night is the night to see Quadrantid, the first meteor shower of the year.

Ebola Outbreak 2015 Update: ISIS Fighters May Have Contracted Deadly Virus

ISIS fighters are being evaluated by the World Health Organization for the deadly virus. Sick jihadis are being tested for Ebola. ISIS fighters are being evaluated by the World Health Organization for the deadly virus.

Sony Hack: FBI Pins North Korea, Country Denies Involvement While Blasting 'The Interview'

The FBI officially announced Friday that it believes North Korea to be the perpetrator behind the recent hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Missing Hiker From Brooklyn Found Dead In Mexico Ravine

Hari Simran Singh Khalsa, a 25-year old yoga instructor and experienced hiker born and raised in Brooklyn was found dead in a narrow ravine near the mountains in the town of Tepoztlan.

Takimpá Singer Lione Diaz Dies After Being Hit With Stray Bullet in Head on New Year's Day

Leonardo Antonio Diaz Osorio, who was better known by his stage name Lione Diaz, was killed by a stray bullet on Jan. 1.

Sony E-Mail Hack: US Government Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea

President Obama announced new sanctions targeting top government officials as well as North Korean organizations and industries. The sanctions are a direct response after North Korea allegedly hacked Sony Pictures.

Abandoned Refugee Ship Rescued by Italian Authorities

The Italian government has taken custody of an abandoned ship that was carrying 450 refugees. Learn more here.
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