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Earthquake in Mexico & Guatemala: At Least 2 Dead After Magnitude-6.9 Quake Hits Mexico, Central America

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the Pacific Coast rocked a wide area in southern Mexico and Central America early Monday morning, causing at least two deaths and damage to dozens of homes in Guatemala.

Hamas Launches Rockets Into Southern Israel; Israeli Air Strikes Kill 7 Hamas Members

Israeli air strikes have killed seven members of Hamas in retaliation for Hamas launching rockets into Southern Israel.

Cuba News and Facts: President Raúl Castro Encourages Slow Economic Reform, Says His People Are 'Defeating Imperialism'

On Saturday, Cuba President Raúl Castro spoke to his country's parliament and said that despite a poor economy, reform should be conducted slowly.

Barbados Beaches: Caribbean Island Is Going Green, People Are Taking Notice

Some countries and the U.S. media are impressed with Barbados' green initiative. The little island located in the Caribbean known as Barbados is making big waves in the world of green energy.

Chilean Devil Stingray: Creature Goes Deeper in the Ocean Than Scientists Expected

The Chilean Devil Sting Ray can go as deep as a mile or more The Chilean Devil Stingrays can go far deeper than scientific researchers expected. How far do you think it can go? Over a mile deep or more.

Brazil Overpass Collapses: Kills 2 and Leaves Many Injured

The collapsed bridge crushed a bus as well as various vehicles and rescue teams continue searching the rubble for bodies.

Catholic Church and Contraception, Divorce & Same-Sex Marriage: Vatican Prepares for Synod of Bishops on the Family

The Church released a document that outlines Catholics' opinions of aspects of Catholic doctrine.

Spain’s San Fermin Festival Pamplona: Fiesta Kicks off With Thousands of Celebrators

Spectators and participants came out in droves Sunday to celebrate the beginning of Spain's annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.

Ukraine Crisis News: New Ceasefire Possible as European Countries Push Rebels Into Talks

Ukrainian President Poroshenko informed EU foreign policy adviser Catherine Ashton that he is willing to resume talks.

Israel-Palestine News: Six Jews Arrested in Palestinian Teen's Death

Israel has apprehended six Jewish suspects accused of having involvement in the recent murder of a Palestinian teenager.

Current Global Headlines: Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Spy Communicating With US Via Weather App

Investigators in Germany are demanding that the U.S. clear up accusations that a man working in German intelligence was really spying for the CIA. The man was arrested on suspicion of spying by officials Friday.

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.