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.
Disney's "Frozen": U.K. Mom, Princess Elsa look-alike, quits council job to be kids entertainer after bout with depression; says this is a much more rewarding job.
Officials from DR Congo reported first official cases over the weekend The recent outbreak of Ebola in western Africa is already the worst outbreak in recorded history, and now officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed the country's first official cases.
Prisoners are rioting in protest of prison conditions Brazilian police are reporting that four people have been killed and many others injured in a prison riot at a facility in the southern city of Cascavel.
On Saturday, Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Jose Antonio Meade responded to Texas Gov. Rick Perry's assertions that ISIS terrorists could be entering the United States through the Mexico border.
Early reports indicate little to no damage or injuries A magnitude 6. 9 earthquake struck central Peru late on Sunday, and no immediate reports have surfaced about significant damage or major injuries.
First convoy was called a direct invasion by Ukrainian officials Less than a week after a convoy of Russian trucks entered Ukraine and angered the international community, Russia said it is planning another convoy to send to eastern Ukraine.
