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Washington Post Reporter, 3 Others Detained in Iran

Four reporters, three of them Americans, working out of Iran were reportedly detained in Tehran on Tuesday but it is still unclear who took them and why.

Honduran President: The US is the Largest Consumer of Drugs, Shares Blame in Immigration Crisis

Honduran President said that the issue is a humanitarian crisis and sprouted from the fight against drugs in the US, despite the fact that the US is the biggest consumer of drugs. And while the US only has to fight the public health and safety aspect, the backstage fight is the one affecting Central America and encouraging the migration.

Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil: Oyster Shell-Shaped Aquarium is $105 million Investment by US Federal Bank

The announcement was made in 2012 and the aquarium is set to open next year, amid doubts and anger from locals.

Ebola Outbreak: Sierra Leone Nurse Says Virus Is a Ruse Meant to Encourage Cannibalism, Sparks Protests

Ebola has surfaced in the Nigerian capital of Lagos putting 21 million people at risk. As the deadly virus continues to advance through West Africa, many in one stricken nation have begun to protest, not because of their country's handling of the epidemic, but because of a rumor.

International Poll: 54 Percent of Americans Think Climate Change Is Man-Made, Others Think It's a Government Tax Fraud

How skeptical are Americans about Climate Change? Not everyone believes in climate change, and a large number of people who do not believe in it are Americans.

China Could Help With Argentina's $1.5B Debt : A Look at China's Impact on Latin America and the Caribbean Region

What could China do to help Argentina pay off the country's debt? China and Latin America's business arrangement seems to go as far back as 2000.

European Union, Russia Sanctions: New Individuals and Organizations Added to List

The sanctions target 15 individuals and 18 organizations but the E.U. remains reluctant to damage its gas supply.

Latin America, Africa & Asia: Community Forests and Their Peoples Need Enhanced Protections

A new report argues where indigenous people's rights are expanded they protect community forests and help mitigate the amount of carbon dioxide released which affects climate change.

Brazil, Indigenous Rights: Dangers of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes' Exposure to Flu

Despite years of work with the tribes, there are more than 70 uncontacted tribes in the Amazon and as the world evolves and progresses, they remain vulnerable to the flu and other infections.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Visits Mexico, Begins Latin America Tour

The Japanese and Mexican leaders signed various economic and trade agreements and pledged their continued support towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Pentagon Official: Russian Troops Possibly Amassed at Ukraine's Border Again

As more sanctions were imposed on Russia Friday, a Pentagon official said there is some evidence that Russia is once again amassing troops at Ukraine's border.

No Cease-Fire for Gaza, Despite Intervention by US Secretary of State John Kerry

After a week of negotiations, Israel rejected on Friday a Gaza cease-fire proposal presented by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, according to Agence France-Press.

French Soldiers Deployed to Site of Crashed Air Algerie Plane; Black Boxes Recovered From Wreckage

Black boxes were recovered Friday from the wreckage of the Air Algerie flight that crashed Thursday.

US Embargo on Cuba: South Africa Joins Other Nations in Condemning America

The UN and other nations have repeatedly condemned the U.S. embargo, which has been repeatedly upheld by each president since it was first enacted, and South Africa is the latest to join the condemners.

Argentina's Economic Struggles: Argentines Hide in Brazil Long After World Cup

Its been weeks since the end of the World Cup and the heartbreaking loss for Argentines, but many refuse to return to their home country. Rio's tourism agency said they weren't prepared for this and had no procedure to ensure the visitors would leave-- to enter Brazil from Argentina all you need is a government ID.

Colombia-Panama Power Grid: Project to Restart Transmission Line After Two-Year Hiatus

Fromer Panamanian prez balked at price tag of a project that would increase electricity to region, but new prez is all for it saying it will give Panama energy security; also has potential to expand and provide for all of Central America and Mexico.

Gaza Strip Violence: 85 Palestinian Bodies Found Under Rubble During Temporary Cease-Fire

At the start of a temporary cease-fire, the death toll in the Gaza Strip reached over 900 Palestinians and three dozen Israelis who have been killed after almost three weeks of brutal fighting and bloodshed.

US Embassy in Libya Evacuated: State Department Confirms Operations Suspended Amid Growing Violence

The U.S. Embassy in Libya was evacuated Saturday due to the recent rise of violence in Tripoli, the nation's capital.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns as Government Collapses

The coalition government falls apart after two of its member parties leave and the prime minister resigns.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict: EU Ambassadors Draft Deal Levying More Sanctions Against Russia

Ambassadors from E.U. member states drafted a deal to impose more sanctions on Russia due to their actions in Ukraine.
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