Obama Outlines Plan With Central American Leaders to Address Immigration Crisis

Leaders from three Central American nations met with President Obama late last week to discuss possible ways to curb the influx of unaccompanied child migrants from journeying to the United States, as well as how to manage those who already crossed the border.

New Report: Majority of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Now With Relatives in US

A new report indicates that the majority of unaccompanied migrant children from Central America are now living with relatives in the United States.

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.

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.

Obama Administration Considering Giving Refugee Status to Honduran Children

White House officials said Thursday that the Obama administration is considering granting refugee status to undocumented children from Honduras.

EU Ambassadors Draft Deal Levying More Sanctions on Russia

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

House Republicans Release Set of Proposals to Manage Immigration Border Crisis

House Republicans released a plan Wednesday to counter the Senate Democrats' proposals to deal with the growing immigration crisis.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Signs Oil Deal With Venezuela

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an oil deal with Venezuela while on a Latin American tour this week.

John Kerry Negotiating Cease-Fire in Israel and Gaza, Says Progress Has Been Made

Secretary of State John Kerry discussed a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Gaza this week in both Israel and the West Bank.

Two Ukrainian Fighter Jets Shot Down By Rebels as Remains from Downed MH17 Flight Are Flown to Netherlands

Two Ukrainian fighter jets were shot down by rebels in east Ukraine Wednesday.

President Obama to Meet With Central American Leaders to Discuss Child Migrant Crisis

President Obama will meet with leaders from Central America to discuss ways to curb the high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States.

Norberto Odebrecht, Founder of PremierLatin American Engineering Firm, Dies at 93

Noberto Odebrecht, the founder of the one of the biggest engineering firms in Latin America, died Sunday at 93.

Pro-Russia Separatists Send Black Boxes, Human Remains from Downed Malaysia Flight to Investigators

Following criticism from Western leaders, pro-Russia rebels are sending black boxes and human remains from downed Flight MH17 to Malaysian and Dutch investigators.

Israel & Gaza Strip Breaking News: 13 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Clashes as Palestinian Death Toll Rises

Thirteen Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza Sunday as they tried to eliminate a Hamas tunnel.

Rescue of Abused Children From Mexican Shelter Stirs Controversy

Hundreds of children were rescued from a squalid shelter in Mexico this week, but many are now defending the woman who ran the shelter.

President Obama, Executive Order: Barring Contractors From Discriminating Against LGBT Employees

President Obama will sign an executive order Monday that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT individuals.

4 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Gaza Offensive as Palestinian Casualties Top 300

Four Israeli soldiers were wounded in Gaza as Israel continued their offensive against Hamas.

Latino Rights Group Denied Grant by Catholic Organization for Being Linked to Marriage Equality Activism

Immigrant and worker's rights group VOZ was denied a large grant by a Latino Catholic organization due to their affiliation with a group that supports same-sex marriage.

Malaysian Plane Most Likely Shot Down by Separatists, May Not Change Course of Conflict

The Malaysian plane that was shot down Thursday in east Ukraine may not immediately change the course of the bloody conflict in the country.

Israel Launches Ground Operation as Casualties Mount

Israel launched a ground invasion of Gaza late Thursday as civilian casualties continued to increase.

More Latinos Suffering From Chronic Illnesses, Says New Report

A new report released by the National Council of La Raza finds that the number of Latinos with chronic diseases is on the rise.

Russian Prime Minister Says New Sanctions Could Set Russian Relations Back to Cold War Era

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the new sanctions on Russia could set Russian relations back to the 1980s.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Renews Partnership with Brazil and Latin America

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that he will strengthen his partnership with Brazil while on his Latin American tour this week.

Hamas Launches Rockets into Israel, Ending Cease-fire

Hamas ended a cease-fire between Gaza and Israel Thursday by launching rockets into Southern Israel.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Rejects Obama's Emergency Request to Handle Immigration Crisis

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry has voiced his disapproval of President Barack Obama's request to Congress for $3.7 billion to tackle the influx of unaccompanied child migrants coming to the United States.
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