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Russia & Ukraine Crisis News: Vice President Joe Biden Calls Russia's Behavior in Ukraine a 'Flagrant Violation'

U.S. recognition of Russia's takeover of Crimea is not a question of time, Vice President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian leaders on Friday. "The United States will never recognize (the) annexation, and (Biden) warned Moscow that it faces greater isolation if it continues its 'provocative action,'" the Los Angeles Times said.

Latin Music Artist News 2014: Chilean Drummer Val Sepulveda Talks Career, Rise to Top of Male-Dominated Music Scene (Exclusive)

Chilean drummer Val Sepulveda, the Grand Prize winner of the 2013 "Hit Like a Girl Contest" -- the only international competition for female drummers organized by Drum! Magazine, Tom Tom Magazine and TRX cymbals, spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview about her rise to the top of a mostly-male music scene.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Update: Reeva Steenkamp's Mother Speaks Out About 'Blade Runner'

Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June, is speaking out against her daughter's killer, Oscar Pistorius.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama Outlines Executive Action Plan In Las Vegas Speech

On Friday, President Obama outlined his executive action plans on immigration reform to a crowd at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. The actions, announced Thursday, will affect up to 5 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., many of whom are the parents or spouses of legal residents.

11 Dead in Zimbabwe, Africa Stampede Following Service by 'Servant of God Prophet' Walter Magaya [Pics]

Eleven people were killed in a stampede following an early morning religious service on Friday in a Zimbabwe sports stadium.

Over 300 Mexicans Protest for Missing Students Outside New York Mexican Consulate For Global Day of Action

Hundreds of Mexicans protested outside the Mexican Consulate in New York to show global solidarity over a corrupted government, a desire for the end to the "Drug Wars" and the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

Ebola Symptoms: Death Toll Rises to Nearly 5,500; Rate of Transmission Still 'Intense' in West Africa, WHO Says

Ebola remains a significant health crisis in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the Ebola epidemic death toll has risen to nearly 5,500 out of 15,351 cases identified in eight countries, reports Huffington Post.

Global Warming Facts: Study Finds Increased Crop Production Is Causing Rise in Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide

Increased production of corn, wheat, rice and other crops in the Northern Hemisphere contributes at least 25 percent of the seasonal increase of the concentration of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

President Enrique Peña Nieto Calls for 'Peace and Justice' Following Mexico City Protests of 43 Missing University Students

Protests erupted throughout Mexico denouncing the government’s ill response to the abduction of 43 college students who disappeared two months ago. Protesters called for the resignation of President Enrique Pena Nieto as they clashed with police in Mexico City.

Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William Pregnancy Update: Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge Hosts Awards Ceremony in Her Home

Last week, the International Business Times reported that the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who has undergone bouts of "severe morning sickness," was living at her parents in Buckleberry, under the watchful eye of her mother. She is now reportedly back in her home.

China Business News: Country's Central Bank Aims to Jump-start Economy With Interest Rate Cut

In a surprise move, China's central bank cut interest rates on Friday in an effort to "re-energize the world's No. 2 economy." The people's republic is among a number of countries trying to "encourage growth in the face of a global slowdown," according to the Associated Press.

Colombia and FARC Kidnapping and Conflict News 2014: Rebels to Release Kidnapped General, Resume Peace Talks

Peace talks will resume in Havana after the Colombian government and FARC reached an agreement that would liberate hostages taken by the Marxist rebel group. FARC will release the hostages, including an army general, as soon as the Colombian army ends military actions.

US Navy Supply Ships Collide Off Coast of Yemen

Two U.S. Navy ships collided in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday. No sailors were injured in the incident.

Ebola News: Tourists From West Africa Will Be Allowed to Stay in the US for Over a Year

The United States is giving visitors from Ebola-ravaged countries temporary protected status, which allows them to remain in the country for up to 18 months.

Mexico First Lady Angelica Rivera's Defense of Her $7M Home Sparks Memes Mocking Her Acting Career [Pics]

Though Angelica Rivera explained how she was able to purchase the property, the Mexican public did not believe her.

Russia & Ukraine Crisis 2014: Nearly 1,000 Killed in Ukraine Since Ceasefire, UN says

Nearly 1,000 people have been killed in Ukraine since a September ceasefire agreement between the government in Kiev and separatists in the east of the country, the U.N. Human Rights Office revealed in a report.

Maria Jose Alvarado Death Update: Miss Honduras, Sister Buried in Hometown

Miss Honduras found dead after she and her sister were murdered by her sister's jealous boyfriend, Plutarco Ruiz. She and her sister were buried on Thursday.

Julian Assange News: Sweden Court Won't Drop Arrest Warrant for Wikileaks Founder Accused of Rape, Sexual Misconduct

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's attempt to squash the warrant for his arrest was rejected by a Swedish appellate court Thursday. The decision means Assange will likely continue to be confined to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where the 43-year-old has been living since 2012 when the South American nation granted him asylum.

Appointment of Military Leader as Burkina Faso Prime Minister Makes African Country's Future With Democracy Questionable

Interim President Michel Kafando chose Lt. Col. Isaac Yacouba Zida to head Burkina Faso's government until the elections in 2015.

Immigration Reform News 2014: President Obama To Announce Immigration Reforms In National Address Thursday Night

President Barack Obama will address the nation on immigration reform on Thursday at 8 p.m. from the White House