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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.
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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.

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

Some countries and the U.S. media are impressed with Barbados' green initiative.
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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.
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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.
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Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Double Agent 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.
The European Union will try to dissuade Latin America from exporting food to Russia, following Russia's embargo on EU and U.S. food.

Vladimir Putin to Start Latin America Tour With Stops in Cuba, Argentina and Brazil

Next week Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Latin America, during which he will visit Cuba, Argentina and Brazil.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Honduras Mine Disaster: 3 Miners Rescued, 8 Feared Dead

Rescue workers continue trying to find the remaining miners at illegal gold mind.

Radioactive Material and Truck Stolen, Found in Mexico

The third incident of stolen radioactive material in Mexico since December has been resolved.
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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.

Puerto Rican 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.

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.
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