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Stock Market Takes a Huge Fall Amidst Argentina's Defalt

Dow loses over 300 points on news of Argentina debt default
Bolivian President, Evo Morales, revokes visa privileges for Israelis

Bolivian President Rescinds Open Visa for Israelis Over Gaza Crisis

Latin American leaders continue to take measures to protest Israel's offensive in Gaza, while U.N. agency leaders speak out against deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Over 100 Brazilian Employers Charged With Slave-like Conditions

The list of employers who are abusing employees' rights grows with 109 added to the government blacklist which prevents those employers from borrowing money until they improve conditions. A majority of the workers were urbanites last year, but this year the targeted companies were rural.

Ghana's Cedi Weakens Further Againt Dollar as Government Refuses Bailout

Instead of opting for a long-term support option in the form of a bailout, the country of Ghana is choosing a temporary option to boost the strength of its currency, the cedi, which has been inflating nonstop since being redenominated in 2007
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US Bans Venezuela Officials for Human Rights Violations, Says Government Used 'Excessive' Force

On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department announced that it revoked visas from some Venezuelan government officials who seem to have violated human rights.
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Military Presence Growing in Latin America

The military appears to be gaining power in a number of Latin American countries.
Russia President Vladimir Putin

Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Could Hurt EU Banking, Energy Sectors

The new round of sanctions on Russia could negatively effect the economies of some countries in the E.U. and U.K.

India Landslide 2014: Deadly Disaster Leads to 30 Deaths; 150 People Trapped

Most recent reports state 30 dead out of the more than 150 who were buried by a landslide at the foot of hills in a remote village in western India Wednesday.
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WWF Talks Average of 2 Tiger Poachings Per Week on Global Tiger Day

July 29 was International Tiger Day, and in celebration, the World Wildlife Fund shared some disturbing stats on the animal.
Mahmoud Abbas visits Turkey

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
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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.
Israel/Gaza War

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.
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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.
SkyAlert App Gets Wrong City

SkyAlert App Triggers False Alarm in Mexico City Over Earthquake

App maker warned residents about impending earthquake that struck elsewhere
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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.
Venezuela Tense As Unrest Over President Maduro's Government Continues

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

President Raúl Castro, Vice President Ramiro Valdes Celebrate Anniversary of Cuban Revolution

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

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.
Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final

Russia Cruise Missiles Controversy: 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
Venezuelans Loyal To Former President Hugo Chavez Mark One Year Anniversary Of His Death

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.
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