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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.
Coalition forces strike ISIS targets in Iraq, Syria as militants execute more than 100

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."
Afghan president urges U.S., NATO to

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.
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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.
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin

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.
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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.
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ISIS Fighters May Have Contracted Ebola

ISIS fighters are being evaluated by the World Health Organization for the deadly virus.
Hari Simran

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.
Lione Diaz

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.
President Obama Announces North Korea Sanctions

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.
Fanged Frog

Newly Identified Fanged Frog Species Gives Birth to Tadpoles

A species of fanged frog that lives on Sulawesi in Indonesia has surprised scientists by giving birth to tadpoles, reports BBC News.
Mexican Army Massacre

Some Mexican Army Soldiers Charged with Disobedience Over Massacre Cover-Up; More People Involved?

Witnesses say they were forced to sign false statements by federal organized crime investigators working for the attorney general's office and that more people were involved in the Mexican army cover-up than the soldiers who were charged, Fox News Latino reported.
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Ebola Virus Outbreak & News Update 2015: British Nurse Undergoes Experimental Treatment

Pauline Cafferkey is undergoing two experimental treatments in the U.K. after she was diagnosed with Ebola. The treatments are considered experimental but her condition remains stable.
Mexican Army

Mexican Army Killings: Witness Reportedly Beaten By State Investigators After Refusing to Sign False Confession

An anonymous 20-year-old sex worker who was one of three witnesses known to have survived a mass killing by the Mexican army that took place on June 30 has revealed in that she was severely beaten, tortured, and threatened by state investigators for refusing to sign a false confession.
Kim Jong Un's sister marries key ally's son

North Korea Marriage: Kim Jong Un's Daughter Reportedly Marries High-Ranking North Korean Official

A dynastic marriage between the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the son of one of the dictator's key allies may help "cement the close-knit cadre that control the reclusive state."
Cuban Doctor

Cuban Doctor Seeks Return to Africa After Surviving Ebola

A Cuban doctor who survived his diagnoses of Ebola vowed on Saturday to return to Sierra Leone to continue treating patients, Reuters reported.
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Mexico Oil Production at Record Low, Foreign Investment May Boost Numbers

In 2014, Pemex produced 2.43 million barrels daily, which marked a decade of declining production.
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Bolivian-Venezuelan Oil Company to Begin Drilling Near La Paz

A joint oil company owned by Bolivia and Venezuela started to drill oil Tuesday from its first well in the northern part of La Paz province, Fox News Latino reported.
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