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Colombia vs. Peru: Which Nation Has Fastest-Growing Economy?

Colombia has benefited from stable prices as well as smart reforms and projects to boost the economy.

China Earthquake 2014: 367 Dead, 1,8000 Injured After 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake

Over 300 dead and thousands injured in an earthquake that struck China on Sunday. An Earthquake in the southern Chinese Providence of Yunnan killed at least 367 and injured more than 1,800 people.

Terrorist Torture News: UK Seeking to Cover Role in 'Extraordinary Rendition' of Suspects?

The UK is seeking to cover its role in helping the US torture terrorist suspects The British Government has been accused of trying to cover up its role in the "extraordinary rendition" of terror suspects who were tortured by the United States after the 9/11 attacks.

GM Asks Chinese Supplier: Switch Providers After Deadly Explosion

After a explosion that left dozens dead and hundreds injured GM is asking its Chinese supplier to switch providers.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says Nation Will Shelter Palestinian Children

Maduro has promised to build an orphanage for Palestinian children and will ask permission from the Palestinian state to find Venezuelan foster parents for some children.

Argentina News 2014: Argentines Not Yet Concerned About Effects of Default

Argentina defaulted on its debts last week, and a U.S. federal court prevented Argentina from making debt payments on restructured debts until paying off $1.5 billion to hedge funds. Still, life in the country is continuing as usual.

The Middle East: ISIS Seizes 3 Iraq Towns, Oil Field and Dam; 200,000 Sinjar Residents Flee

Islamic State fighters seized three small towns in northern Iraq, as well as an oil field and the country's largest dam Sunday.

Anti-Communist Hackers Attack China State Media, Project Images of Tiananmen Square Massacre on TV for Four Hours

Hackers disrupted state television in one Chinese city with various dissenting messages and images, sending the government scrambling to contain the situation.

Central American Leaders Visit US: Discuss Migrant Children, Some Call It an Apology Tour

What can the Central American leaders do? The growing crisis of the immigrant children crossing the U. S. borders has gotten both national and international interest, but now the Central American countries from which the children are fleeing from appear to be getting involved as well.

Chile and Japan Focus on Copper Mining: President Michele Bachelet Aims to Make Country 'Enormous Entryway'

During Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Latin American tour, he has strengthened ties with Chile, particularly in the mining sector.

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System: Congress Passes Funding

Over $200 million dollars will be sent to Israel to fund the country's missile defense system. As the violence between Hamas and Israel resumes, the United States has moved forward a bill that would provide the Jewish state with necessary funds for its self-preservation.

Argentina, International Debt: US Takes Blame for Default

After attempting to make a restructuring payment in June, a US judge blocked Argentina and said it had to pay billions to hedge funds that it owed before it could make the payment. Argentina said it could not and therefore ended up defaulting on the debt. But the country says the U.S. tricked it into defaulting.

Latin America News: Presidents of Venezuela, Colombia Meet to Disscuss Food Smuggling and Shortages

The presidents of Venezuela and Colombia met to discuss the ongoing problem of food smuggling and shortages on Friday.

Explosion at Chinese Auto-Industrial Plant Kills 68, Injures 187

An explosion Saturday at a Chinese plant that supplies auto parts killed 68 and injured over 100. A large blast at an automobile factory in eastern China Saturday killed at least 68 people and injured 187.

More Young People, Hispanics Blame Israel for Gaza Conflict

Blame for the conflict between Israel and Palestine over Gaza is mostly placed on Hamas, according to a Pew Research Center poll, but the youngest age group polled had a higher number blaming Israel.

Shelling of Gaza Continues as Israel Searches for Abducted Soldier

The shelling of Gaza continued Saturday as the search expanded for an Israeli soldier who was captured by Hamas militants.

Mexico, Sinaloa Violence: State Bans Journalists From Reporting on Crime

Law possibly backed by Mexican president who want to attract foreign investors In the Sinaloa state, which ranks among Mexico's most violent, reporters will no longer be allowed to organically report on criminal activity in the state, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

Gazan Teens & Social Media: Girl Gains Attention for Live-Tweeting Bombing

Farah Baker was first found for her live-tweeting, videos and images of the bombings near her home in Gaza. She has now been interviewed a few times and her posts continue to grow in popularity, as does her Twitter handle.

NASA Goes to Pluto: The Former Planet That Was

Why is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) going to Pluto now? It looks like Pluto might be getting a second chance at becoming a "planet" once again.

World News: Mysterious Green Lake Appears in Tunisia, Residents Jump In [Pic]

Lac de Gafsa could potentially be filled with radioactive phosphate residue, but locals continue to swim in its waters.