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Women in Turkey Protest Deputy PM's Comment Deriding Public Laughing

Deputy PM said it was immoral for women to laugh and in response Turkish women posted tons of pictures on social media

Costa Rica, Panama and Other Countries Also See Influx of Unaccompanied Minors: UNHCR Says It's a 'Regional Problem'

The United States isn't the only country dealing with an influx of undocumented Central American minors.

Gaza Refugees in U.N. School Killed; Israel Announces Brief Humanitarian Cease-Fire

Israel instated a humanitarian cease-fire Wednesday, but Hamas rejected the proposal. Israel shot artillery shells into a U. N-run school housing Gaza evacuees early Wednesday, killing at least 20 and wounding many others, according to Palestinian officials and the school's U.

Japanese McDonald's Restaurant Introduces Tofu Nuggets Following Meat Scandal

Tainted chicken supply to Japanese McDonalds restaurants led the worldwide franchise to develop a new type of chicken nugget.

Hugo Chavez Font 2014: Fans Honor Late Venezuelan Leader By Unveiling 'Bold Scrawl' Font

A new font was created to remember the late Venezuelan leader on his 60th bday Fans of the late Venezuelan leader, socialist Hugo Chavez, released a font that can be used to type mimicking his handwriting in time for his 60th birthday.

SkyAlert App Triggers False Alarm in Mexico City Over Earthquake

App maker warned residents about impending earthquake that struck elsewhere A magnitude 6. 3 earthquake struck the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz on Tuesday, causing panic but otherwise resulted in no harm, according to CBC News.

Chile Cyber Day: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Spinoff Attempt Unsuccessful

More than two dozen companies participated in the first ever "Cyber Day" in Chile, which mimicked Cyber Monday -- except it was not during the normal holiday shopping season.

Gaza Strip Genocide: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Call Out Israel for 'Genocide' of Palestinians

Bardem and Cruz are joined by a group of Spanish celebrities in decrying Israel's action. Celebrities have mostly chosen to remain quiet on the conflict in the Gaza Strip, but Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz have decided to speak out.

Cuba President Raúl Castro, Vice President Ramiro Valdes Celebrate Anniversary of Cuban Revolution Led by Fidel Castro

On Saturday, Cubans celebrated the 61st anniversary of the revolution led by Fidel and Raul Castro in the provincial capital of Artemisa.

Russia Cruise Missiles Controversy 2014: US Accuses Moscow of Violating 1987 Treaty

Obama administration writes to Putin administration: Russia has violated a 1987 treaty which prevents the use and test of missiles

Venezuela News 2014: Nation's Top Official Released From Aruba Amid Government Threat Allegations

Venezuela may have threatened the Netherlands to allow the release of Hugo Carvajal, who was arrested Thursday on the Dutch island of Aruba on a U.S. warrant for ties to drug trafficking.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Visits Mexico, Hopes 'Wiser Minds Prevail' Over Texas. Gov. Rick Perry's Border Plan

On Monday, California Gov. Jerry Brown arrived in Mexico to discuss immigration and other issues. On Monday, California Gov. Jerry Brown arrived in Mexico to discuss immigration and other issues.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto, California Governor Jerry Brown Discuss Immigration Crisis, Climate Change

California Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto spoke climate change and the immigration crisis on Monday as part of the governor's three-day trip.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Travels to Latin America, Signs Energy Deal With Mexico

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Latin America this week to bolster trade and investment ties with Latin American nations.

Fighting Blocks Crash Site of Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane for Second Day

Fighting between pro-Russia rebels and the Ukraine military is continuing to block international investigators from accessing the downed Malaysia Airlines flight.

Hamas Violates 12-Hour Truce as Conflict Escalates

Hamas violated a short truce over the weekend, causing the conflict between Gaza and Israel to escalate.

Immigration Border Crisis News 2014: Obama Outlines Plan With Central American Leaders to Address Migrant Children

Leaders from three Central American nations met with President Obama late last week to discuss possible ways to curb the influx of unaccompanied child migrants from journeying to the United States, as well as how to manage those who already crossed the border.

Global Warming News: Mangrove Trees Protect Cuba, Florida From Rising Sea Levels Caused by Climate Change

Both Cuba and Florida have turned to the use of mangrove trees to protect the areas from climate change.

Samsung Z Smartphone Release Date & Specs 2014: Device With Tizen Operating System Delayed

Korean company was set to launch the device in the third quarter Samsung Electronics Co. has delayed the Russian release of Samsung Z, a mobile device that will run a new operating system called Tizen, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

California Governor Jerry Brown to Meet Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto for Immigration, Trade Talks

California Gov. Jerry Brown embarked on a three-day trip to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president, Central American leaders and religious figures for a variety of issues including immigration and trade.