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Obama Administration Quiet on Names of 53 Political Prisoners in Cuba As 3 Dissidents Released From Jail

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.
Latin American Countries, China Boost Economic Investments, Trade Worth Billions During Beijing Forum

Latin American Countries, China Boost Economic Investments, Trade Worth Billions During Beijing Forum

Latin American countries are expanding their economic relations during a summit hosted by the Chinese government this week.
Manhunt continues for brothers suspected in Charlie Hebdo massacre

Brothers Said to Be 'Heavily Armed' as Manhunt for Suspects in Charle Hebdo Paris Shooting 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.
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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.

Familia Michoacana, Knights Templar Drug Cartels Forced 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.
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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.

Venezuelan 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.
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Search for Debris, Black Box Intensifies After AirAsia Flight 8501'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,
Mexico President Announces Plans for Mexican Citizens to Receive Proper Documents, Comments on Cuban Relations

Mexico President 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.
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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.
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Daughter of Efrain Rios Montt Defends Former Guatemalan 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.

Ignacio Ruiz Arrested in Mexico: Suspect Was Wanted for New Year's Day 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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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.
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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.

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.
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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's PM Abe to express remorse on WWII anniversary

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

Mexican gymnast Jaime Humberto Romero Morán was killed on Saturday.
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