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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.

Geothermal Energy: Is It the New Frontier in Latin America?

Enhanced data, a drop in costs and increased demand for electricity has provoked many countries to reconsider geothermal as an energy source. Large projects are planned for East Africa, Indonesia, with increasing interest being shown in Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras and Mexico.

Boko Haram: Religious Group Kidnaps Wife of Cameroon Vice Prime Minister

The wife of the vice minister of was kidnaped on Sunday by terrorist group Boko Haram Terrorist group Boko Haram has kidnapped the wife of the vice-prime minister of Cameroon.

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.

NASA Satellite Studies: The Southwest US Is Using Up All Its Groundwater

A recent satelite study from NASA reveals a dramatic drop in ground water in the Colorado River Basin over the last 10 years.

Canadian Emergency Landing: Passenger Aboard Airliner Makes Bomb Threat

The suspect has been arrested and will face charges in Toronto. His family, however, argue he is mentally ill and needs help.

Study: Ballroom Dancing Can Help Delay Onset of Dementia

Dancing is one of the newest activities thought to delay the onset of dementia in those at risk for Alzheimer's.

Venezuelan Top Officials Detained: US Warrant Cites Ties to Drug Trafficking; Venezuela Resumes Flights to Aruba

Three top Venezuelan officials were arrested in connection with drug trafficking allegations from 2004-2010.

Middle East News: ISIS Fighters Take Over Syria Base Filled With Weapons, Behead Soldiers

Monitoring groups report that ISIS troops have beheaded Syrian troops and images have surfaced on Twitter.
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