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Vicente Leñero Death: Celebrated 'Los Albañiles' Author Dies at the Age of 81

Vicente Leñero the celebrated Mexican author, playwright and journalist has died at the age of 81 from lung cancer.

Eric Garner Ruling Today: Grand Jury Votes Not To Indict New York Police Officer In Chokehold Death

A Staten Island grand jury voted on Wednesday not to bring criminal charges against the New York City police officer at the center of the Eric Garner case.

Caribbean Region Sees Improvement in Efforts to Reduce HIV Transmission from Mothers to Babies

The Caribbean region has shown significant progress in reducing mother-to-baby HIV transmission according to a statement by the Pan Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS Monday.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Reports Accident at Nuclear Plant

Ukraine reports it had an incident with one of its nuclear power plants. Though the issue posed no threats to the populace, the shutting down of one its reactors has worsened Ukraine's energy crisis.

Weather & Temperature Update: 2014 on Pace to Be the Hottest Year on Record, UN Report Says

According to record ocean temperatures, 2014 will be the warmest year on record, as part of evidence of a long-term trend of global warming, as reported by the United Nation's weather agency on Wednesday

Dominican Sex Scandal: Pope Francis Calls for Justice in Child Sex Abuse Case

Pope Francis assured Dominican authorities that in the case against Jozef Wesolowski, a former ambassador to the Caribbean country who has been accused of sexually abusing young boys, the truth must prevail.

Colombian Government to Resume Peace Talks

The Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerilla group met Tuesday with plans to meet again Wednesday to discuss how to resume peace talks that have been suspended since Nov. 17.

Kim Kardashian Nude Photo Shoot Leads to Big Sales for Mexican Business Owner

Kim Kardashian was only supposed to Break the Internet with her revealing Paper Magazine cover, but now, she's shaking up a town in Mexico.

Boko Haram Latest News: 77 Dead Following Latest Terrorist Attack

Boko Haram attacked two Nigerian cities, Maiduguru and Damaturu, on Monday. The cities, located to the north, suffered severe casualties, especially in Damaturu, where government forces battles Boko Haram fighters for control of the city.

Two Male Workers Assisting Migrants Likely Murdered in Mexico by Criminal Gangs; Local Police Offer No Comment

Central American migrants, especially unaccompanied minors, traveling north through Mexico on the freight train colloquially known as "The Beast" were repeatedly assisted by two male aid workers, Adrian Rodriguez Garcia and Wilson Castro; both who were recently murdered in Mexico.

Oscar Pistorius Prison Sentence News Update: Brother of 'Blade Runner' Says Athlete Plans to Help Other Inmates

Oscar Pistorius is reportedly making the best of his five-year prison sentence and has plans to start a basketball program to help his fellow inmates.

Supreme Court Ruling Today: Are Online Death Threats Protected Speech? U.S. Supreme Court To Determine in New Case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that could determine whether the First Amendment of the Constitution protects death threats made on the Internet as free speech.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict: Ukraine Parliament Appoints New Government

Ukraine's parliament has just approved the formation of a new government that includes foreign technocrats in key financial roles.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 Dates, Events & Exhibitors: Highlights Include Stevie Nicks' Retro Selfies, Artists Pedro Reyes, Yoko Ono & Acts by Miley Cyrus, Solange

Art aficionados from around the world are flocking to Art Basel this week in Miami Beach(Dec. 4-7), where modern and contemporary art will be celebrated in some of the most eccentric ways that will raise eyebrows, challenge onlookers to think outside of the box and expand their artistic, cultural and societal canvas.

Qatar News: John Kerry Applauds Country for Lifting US Couple's Travel Ban Following Their Release From Prison

Qatar has lifted a travel ban that had kept two American citizens from leaving the Mideast nation even though the couple had been cleared in the death of their child. An appellate court had acquitted Matthew and Grace Huang of starving their adopted daughter in 2013, but immigration officials at Hamad International Airport would not allow them to leave Sunday.

ISIS News Update: Officials Investigate If Woman and Child Held in Lebanon Are Wife and Child of Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Islamic State supporters have declared on social media that the report of their leader's detained wife and child is false, according to the New York Times.

State Prosecutor's Office, Oil Refinery Attacked in Protest of 43 Missing University Students, Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto

On Monday protesters marched in several cities in Mexico to observe the second anniversary of President Enrique Pena Nieto's administration and to demand that the government find the 43 male students who went missing at the hands of police and are assumed to have been murdered.

Gay Marriage Laws 2014: Finland Legalizes Marriage Equality, Mass Exodus from Church Ensues

Finland's parliament legalized same-sex marriage over the weekend in a close vote. The archbishop of the country's Lutheran Church welcomed the vote, sparking mass resignations from the church.

Palestine, Israel Conflict News 2014: Israeli Officials Say France's Recognition of Palestinian State May 'Reduce the Possibility' of Making a Deal

In a symbolic and non-binding vote, the French parliament on Tuesday recognized Palestinian statehood.

Hong Kong Protests 2014: Demonstrations Escalate as Protestors Clash with Police

Hong Kong protests escalated early Monday as pro-democracy protesters clashed with police officers in an attempt to surround government headquarters.