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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Names Former Treasury Secretary Joaquim Levy as Finance Minister

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has just named Joaquim Levy, a former treasury secretary, as finance minister of the Latin American country.

Indian Court Bans Comedy Central From Television

India has suspended the American channel Comedy Central for six days for showing “obscene and vulgar” programming.

Pablo Escobar's Hippos Now Being Sterilized With Money Taken From Drug Traffickers

The consequences of Pablo Escobar's actions are still being felt in Colombia. The consequences of Pablo Escobar's actions are still being felt in Colombia.

Thanksgiving 2014: Rebecca Rupp, Author, Talks First Thanksgiving and its Influence on American Tradition

There is not much known about the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. From the little that is known is 90 Wampanoag and 50 pilgrims came together for a three day feast, and the women did all the waiting on table. The major foods at the feast were most likely venison and cornmeal mush.

Missing Mexican Students Update: Mexican President To Announce New Strategy For Country's Dysfunctional Justice System

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto, facing the biggest crisis in his two-year-old administration, will announce on Thursday his new strategy for reforming the country's dysfunctional justice system and tackling police brutality and corruption.

Cairo Building Collapses, Killing 18

At least 18 people were killed from a building that collapsed in Cairo, Egpyt Monday night. Officials said Tuesday that the death toll is expected to rise.

ISIS Terrorist Group: Islamic State Recruiting Children for Battle

The Islamic State is training young boys for battle, according to evidence from residents, activists and human rights groups.

NASA CubeSat Cube Quest Challenge Will Enable Commercial Deep Space Exploration; Registration Now Open to All, Winners Take $5 Million in Prizes

NASA opened up the registration process this week for its CubeSat Cube Quest Challenge, calling on competitors around the world to come up with the technology to enable small satellites – or CubeSats – to be used for deep space exploration in both scientific and commercial arenas.

Hong Kong Protests: 7 Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested in Beating of Protester

Seven police officers were arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday for last month's beating of a pro-democracy protester.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter Sofia Castro Storms Off When Asked About Comments on 43 Missing University Students

A video that was recently released has many questioning why Sofia Castro, the stepdaughter of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, would be allowed to go to Las Vegas for the Latin Grammys amid the backlash her family is facing.

Bubonic Plague 2014 Symptoms & Outbreak: Disease Kills 47 People in Madagascar

The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, is estimated to have killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century.

Hong Kong Protests News: Police Use Pepper Spray, Batons and Force to Arrest Activists Against China Electoral Reform

Demonstrations in Hong Kong turned violent Tuesday as police used pepper spray to dispel protesters in the Mong Kok neighborhood. But authorities' "often-tough tactics triggered hundreds more to rally to the demonstrators' cause and take to the streets," the newspaper group added.

500 Sea Lion Corpses Wash Up on Peru Shore: Local Governor Blames Animal Poison From Fishermen

Peruvian authorities are currently investigating the circumstances under which 500 sea lions died and washed ashore in the northern part of the country’s coastline. Authorities are currently cleaning up the beaches, as the corpses could become health hazards.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News 2014: Russia Threatens to Sue France After Country Suspends Sale of Assault Ships

After continued pressure from its European and American allies, France has decided to suspend the sale of two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships to Russia. The move comes as tensions between Russia and the Ukraine continue to increase. France, however, does not seem willing to outright cancel the contract.

LGBT News: US State Department Condemns West Africa Country The Gambia's New Law Against 'Aggravated Homosexuality'

The West African nation of The Gambia has come under criticism from the U.S. State Department as well international human rights organizations after the Gambian legislature approved a law that punishes "aggravated homosexuality" with life in prison. Uganda has also reached the final stages of a new anti-gay law.

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: 'It's Against Nature' to See Women as Equal to Men

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again found himself in the center of a firestorm of backlash over his latest controversial comments.

Suicide Bombing at Volleyball Tournament Kills 57 in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber targeted a volleyball tournament in rural Afghanistan, killing many civilians, mostly young men and children. Both the Afghan government and the U.N. have condemned the attack.

Earthquakes in China & Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Quake Rocks Both Nations

Both China and Japan were struck by separate earthquakes just hours apart on Saturday. Scores were injured in both seismic events, though China saw more damage.

Ebola Outbreak, Symptoms & News Update 2014: Infected Italian Doctor Transported to Rome

A doctor from Italy working for a nongovernmental organization tested positive for Ebola while in Sierra Leone. He will be flown to Rome for treatment, according to authorities Monday.

Iran News: Nuclear Talks Extended as Deal on Weapons Is Not Reached by Original Deadline

Talks over Iran's nuclear program will continue for another seven months after negotiators failed to reach an accord by a Monday deadline.
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