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Vladimir Putin to Start Latin America Tour in Cuba: Russia President Will Stop in Argentina, Get World Cup Keys in Brazil

Next week Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Latin America, during which he will visit Cuba, Argentina and Brazil.

Chile Protests: Clashes Over Fish Quota Escalates With Police

What were the events and the reasons that led to the fight between the fishermen and police? Some fishermen are supposed to be aware of how much fish they can catch, but for the fishermen of Chile and their government there seems to be a disagreement about how much fish they should be catching.

Pope Francis News: His Holiness Calls Environmental Exploitation a Sin

Since Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in March 2013, he has voiced strong support for protecting Earth's environment and especially preserving the rain forests in his homeland, South America.

Airport Security: Tightened for Direct Flights to US Due to Possible New Bomb

The new bombs could be harder to detect by airport security, so the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new security regulations for flights coming from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Ukraine Crisis News: Troops Capture Pro-Russian Rebel Stronghold of Slovyansk

The rebel fighters retreated and claim they are regrouping to prepare a counterattack. The struggle to control eastern Ukraine has shifted in favor of Kiev as government troops take control of the eastern city of Slovyansk.

Honduras Mine Disaster: 3 Miners Rescued, 8 Feared Dead

Rescue workers continue trying to find the remaining miners at illegal gold mind. On Friday, three miners in southern Honduras were freed days after the illegal gold mine in which they were working collapsed, according to a Reuters report.

Icelandic Girl's Passport Denied: 'Harriet' Not Among 1,853 Recognized Female Names by Committee

A 10-year-old Icelandic girl was denied a passport renewal because her name is not a recognized first name in the country.

Radioactive Material and Truck Stolen, Found in Mexico

The third incident of stolen radioactive material in Mexico since December has been resolved. A small amount of radioactive material in a pickup stolen Thursday was found Friday, Reuters reported.

Air Force Space Fence' Contract: Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corp

The Air Force awarded a nearly $915-million contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. to monitor the vast junkyard of debris orbiting the Earth.

Argentina Bishop Murdered: 2 Former Military Officers Sentenced From Dirty War

Bishop Angelelli was killed in 1976 at the beginning of Argentina's Dirty War against subversives and left-wing activists.

Puerto Rico News: Senior Citizens Lose Free Movie, Sporting Event Privileges Due to Bad Economy

Elderly people in Puerto Rico are going to have to start paying for leisure activities. Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a law Thursday that eliminates the free passes to those who are 75 and up at public events.

Immigration Up 24 Percent in Chile, Will Likely Raise Unemployment Rates in Latin America's Richest Country

Immigration into Chile jumped 24 percent last year as workers from countries like Colombia, Peru and Spain came to the wealthiest country in Latin America looking for jobs.

El Niño News: Latin America Better Prepared

Report claims that the region is in a better economic position to face effects of the climatic event.

Clashes in Jerusalem: Autopsy Report Shows Palestinian Teen Was Burned to Death

An autopsy report was released Saturday that proves that a Palestinian teen killed in Jerusalem was burned to death in an an apparent revenge killing.

Ebola Outbreak: African Nations Agree on Plan to Stop Spread

WHO says drastic action is needed to stop disease that can kill 90 percent of those infected With an unprecedented Ebola epidemic affecting several African countries, the health ministers of 11 African nations on Thursday agreed on a joint strategy to try to stop the spread, CNN reported.

Hong Kong Democracy Protests: Government Arrests Hundreds in Occupy Movement

More than 500 people have been arrested in peaceful sit-ins and for organizing pro-democracy rallies.

Gun Control Laws: Mexico Activists Want Access to More Guns for Protection From Drug Cartels

The Directorate of Arms and Munitions Sales is Mexico's only gun store. The shop is run by the Mexican military, and it sells products such as 9mm handguns and semi-automatic rifles only to police departments. Under Mexican law, citizens can only purchase firearms such as "deer rifles and small handguns," The Washington Post reported. One Mexican military veteran is trying to change all that.

Ukraine and Russia News: Vladimir Putin Sends Barack Obama a Happy Fourth Letter, Asks for Better Relations

On the anniversary of the United States' independence, Russia President Vladimir Putin sent President Barack Obama a telegram giving the president his best wishes on the historical day and his wishes for the two countries to reconcile.

Current World Headlines: Peru Establishes Abortion Guidelines After 90 Years, Catholic Church Leaders Disapprove

Peru's record on women's rights has not been a good one; however, the latest news from Lima has made life for women in the South American country slightly better.

Mother of US Marine Held in Mexican Prison Appeals to US Ambassador in Mexico

The mother of Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, who has been held in a Mexican jail for three months, has appealed to the top U.S. diplomat in Mexico, seeking his help in getting the Marine released.
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