UK increases threat level to "severe" in response to number of nationals in Islamic State Britain has upgraded its terrorist threat level to severe, indicating that an attack is likely, in a statement on Friday citing developments in the Islamic State conflict.
Uruguay struggles to implement first-of-its-kind pot legalization Uruguay has launched the first-of-its kind legalization of marijuana, allowing residents who want to grow their own to sign up to do so, the Associated Press reported.
Candidate Marina Silva wasn't in the race last month Brazil's newest presidential candidate, borne of tragedy, has eclipsed incumbent Dilma Rousseff and looks likely to win the country's Oct.
The worst-ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread The West African Ebola outbreak has already infected more than 3,000 people and killed more than 1,500 of them, but the World Health Organization said the virus could infect more than 20,000 people before it's brought under control.
The United Nations announced the capture of 43 UNDOF troops in the Golan Heights. They confirmed as well that 81 UNDOF troops have been surrounded and demand the immediate release of all troops.
Islamic State militants could have anti-aircraft weaponry U. S. President Barack Obama has a tough decision in front of him when deciding on whether or not to ramp up air strikes against the Islamic State.
Argentinian workers strike against inflation, low wages today Argentina is enduring its second workers' strike in five months as July's economic default threatens inflation and growth in the country, Bloomberg reports.
Chilean marine steps forward to fight against discrimination of LGBT people serving in military A Chilean soldier has come out and announced his sexuality in order to fight discrimination against gays in the military.
Peruvian authorities seize record amount of cocaine - six tons- hidden in coal shipment Peruvian authorities seized a record of more than six tons of cocaine from a Mexican cartel Tuesday, according to Bio Bio Chile.
The battlefront has been expanded by almost 80 miles to the south after rebel forces, with the alleged support of Russian troops and weaponry, captured the seaside town of Novoazovsk.
Syrian media has offered little coverage of the air base siege The Islamic State militant group have executed Syrian soldiers and taken hostages after taking control of an air base in the Raqqa region of Syria over the weekend.
Latin American and the Caribbean have made strides in reducing poverty, but the United Nations Development Programme revealed many of the region's people are unable to enter the middle class.
Last surviving hitman for notorious druglord Pablo Escobar released from prison in Colombia Tuesday A former hitman for notorious drug trafficker Pablo Escobar was released amid high security Tuesday in Colombia, despite protests from victims, the Associated Press reported.
On Tuesday, Mexican officials stated that they have started pulling migrants off the train known as "La Bestia," or "The Beast," which has carried many undocumented immigrants into the U.S.
A teenager from Scotland who died after jumping into a disused quarry may be the first victim to suffer from a tragic death while taking the "ice bucket challenge."
The organizations claims e-cigarettes pose a risk to public health The World Health Organization has urged countries to begin regulating electronic cigarettes, saying that the devices, which are marketed as a benign alternative to cigarettes, are harmful.
Poroshenko and Putin meet face-to-face for the first time since June Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met Tuesday in Minsk, Belarus, for a summit with hopes that the international community will help bring peace between the two countries.
The drones will monitor the actions of the Islamic State U. S. President Barack Obama has given the go-ahead to start drone surveillance over Syria in an effort to keep an eye on the Islamic State, which would also make it easier for possible airstrikes.
