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Troops in Afghanistan: Increased Violence, Slow Response from NATO Allies Means 1,000 U.S. Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan

At least 1,000 U.S. troops will be in Afghanistan until early next year because of a slower-than-expected force commitment from NATO allies.

Robert Mugabe News and Quotes: Zimbabwe President Accuses His VP of Conspiring With U.S., Witches To Kill Him

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has just accused his Vice President Joice Mujuru of conspiring with the United States Embassy to have him murdered.

Missing Mexican Students Update: Remains of One of the 43 Abducted Students Identified

Tests have identified the remains of one of 43 students who disappeared in Mexico on Sept. 26. Tests have identified the remains of one of 43 students who disappeared in Mexico on Sept.

Modernization Linked to Increased Mercury Poisoning Near India's Capital

Three years ago, a number of deaths in small villages near the Indian capital of New Delhi appeared to be linked but only recently has the cause been determined: mercury.

France Will Pay $60M in Reparations to American Holocaust Survivors

After a year of negotiations with the Obama administration, France has agreed to pay reparations to American survivors of the Holocaust who were deported to Nazi death camps in French trains.

Airline Prices & Carry-On Baggage Rules: Carry-On Items, Electronics May Be Banned Because of Terror Threats

The Department of Homeland Security has not declared a ban on carry-on items, but the idea is not off the table.

Missing 43 Mexico Students Update: Mexico City’s Police Chief Resigns

Under sharp criticism over the manner in which he dealt with protests initiated around the 43 missing students from a teachers college in Guerrero, Mexico, Mexico City's police chief, Jesus Rodriguez Almeida, has stepped down from his position.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2014: New Video Features Sasquatch Possibly Roaring in Great Britain [Watch]

A Bigfoot enthusiast claims to have captured the mysterious beast crying out in the Lincolnshire woods in Great Britain.

Best Christmas Gifts for Kdis: 'Frozen' Toys Top Chrismas Lists Around the World

Toys and merchandise related to the Disney film “Frozen” are topping many Christmas wish lists this year, and parents around the world are clamoring to get the hottest gifts for their little ones.

Typhoon Hagupit 2014 Causes Thousands to Flee Manila, Other Towns in the Philippines as Storm Approaches

Tens of thousands of people fled the coastal villages in the central Philippines on Friday as typhoon Hagupit came down on the eastern coasts of the island nation. Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, is due to fully land Saturday evening with gusts of up to 143 mph.

Chikungunya Virus, Symptoms, Treatment & Vaccine: Puerto Rico Reaches Over 10K Cases, Florida Sees 11

Puerto Rico is facing an epidemic with the mosquito-borne illness chikungunya infecting over 10,000 people in the nation, according to a statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday.

Peru News: Mexican Man Attempts to Smuggle Cocaine to Peru By Using Dogs

In Peru police have arrested a 22-year-old Mexican man named Giussepe Tombolan for attempting to smuggle about 6.6 pounds of cocaine back to his home country inside the bellies of two St. Bernard dogs named Bombon and Lola.

Kenya News: Lawyer of President Uhuru Kenyatta Seeks Apology From ICC After Charges for Crimes Against Humanity Are Dropped

The international criminal court’s chief prosecutor has dropped all charges of crimes against humanity against Kenya’s president.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 Dates, Events & Exhibitors: Colombian, Mexican Artists Revise Art History with Thought-Provoking Exhibits, Films

The Instituto de Visión in Bogotá, Colombia, whose artists are participating in Art Basel Miami Beach this year, will revisit art history and take part in the Nova and Film sections for the first time.

Birds in Colombia in Danger of Extinction

Recent studies show that Colombia is facing a serious danger of bird extinction in the country known for its rich avian diversity.

19 Die as Russian Forces, Separatists Battle in Chechen Capital

At least 19 people have been killed in the Chechen capital of Grozny as Russian security forces battled with separatist militants. The fighting, during which troops stormed two buildings, including a school, "punctured the patina of stability" Moscow aims to portray in the North Caucasus republic, the news service noted.

Vitoria, Spain Has Egg on Its Face After Guinness World Record Fail: Five-Meter Omelette Rejected in 'Tortillagate' Controversy

Spain’s attempt at claiming a Guinness World Record for cooking up the world’s largest tortilla (omelette) has failed.

'The Interview' Movie 2014 Release Date: North Korea Official Says Claims That Country Hacked Sony Pictures Are a 'Fabrication'

A North Korean diplomat on Wednesday firmly denied that his country launched a massive cyber attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment. The attack crippled the company's computer network and may be linked to the appearance of five unreleased movies on pirating websites.

Mariana Rondón's 'BAD HAIR' ('PELO MALO') Tackles Prejudice, Homophobia & Venezuela's Cultural Norms

Venezuelan writer-director Mariana Rondón spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview about her movie "BAD HAIR" ("PELO MALO"), 'a touching and humorous coming-of-gender story' that was the winner of Best Film at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in 2013.

Iran Official Denies Using Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq

Footage shows Iran has become more involved in the fight against ISIS. A recently released video shows an Iranian fighter plane attacking ISIS positions within Iraq. However, the Iranian government denies their involvement despite visual evidence and U.S. tacit acknowledgement.