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China, US Discuss Cybersecurity During Annual 'Strategic and Economic Dialogue'

Jul 11, 2014 04:37 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

China and the U.S. discussed hacking incidents but failed to mention new allegations revealed today.

World Health Organization Says Gay Men Should Begin Using HIV Prevention Drugs Like Truvada

Jul 11, 2014 02:33 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

If gay men begin taking the drug, the organization estimates a drop of between 20 and 25 percent in infections.

Missile Attack Leaves 30 Ukrainain Troops Dead; Kiev Prepares for Push Against Rebels

Jul 11, 2014 12:58 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ukrainian troops prepare for an attack on the rebel stronghold of Donetsk.

BBC to Begin Broadcasting on Facebook in Thailand to Circumvent Censors

Jul 11, 2014 10:41 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

For the next three months the British broadcaster will air news online in Thailand.

Uganda Arrests 5 Men Suspected of 'Promoting Homosexuality'

Jul 11, 2014 09:35 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

An investigation is under way on how the men attempted to "recruit" students into homosexuality.

Senator McCaskill's Report Discovers Colleges Failing on Sexual Assault

Jul 10, 2014 05:06 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The report will inform a new bill being drafted by a bipartisan Senate group.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Orders US Intelligence Chief to Leave Amid Spying Scandal

Jul 10, 2014 02:53 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The U.S. intelligence chief in Berlin has been asked to leave by the German government, and German politicians demand answers from Washington.

Domestic Dispute in Houston Suburb Leaves 6 Dead, Including 4 Children

Jul 10, 2014 12:05 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon and ended that same night with the arrest of the suspect.

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson: 'Our Border Is Not Open to Illegal Migration.'

Jul 07, 2014 09:31 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The administration is currently making attempts to expedite the deportation of the undocumented children.

Brazil Overpass Collapses: Kills 2 and Leaves Many Injured

Jul 06, 2014 09:54 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

Boeing 737 News: Train Carrying Fuselages Derails and Throws Parts into River

Jul 06, 2014 09:53 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Three fuselages ended up in the Clark Fork River in Montana following the derailment.

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

Jul 06, 2014 04:45 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

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

Jul 06, 2014 01:16 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

For-Profit Corinthian Colleges Start Closing Campuses: Owner of Everest Lost $94M in Past Fiscal Year

Jul 06, 2014 10:12 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The for-profit college industry has been dealt a serious blow by the federal government. Corinthians Colleges, the largest of the companies, has reached an agreement with the government to begin closing some of its campuses.

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

Jul 05, 2014 07:29 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

Jul 05, 2014 05:02 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The rebel fighters retreated and claim they are regrouping to prepare a counterattack.

Radioactive Material and Truck Stolen, Found in Mexico

Jul 05, 2014 03:13 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

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

Jul 05, 2014 03:12 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

Air Force Grounds US Military F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Planes After Engine Fire, Program Cost Taxpayers $400B

Jul 05, 2014 02:32 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The F-35 program is the costliest weapons program in American military history and one that has been plagued with problems it continues to vex lawmakers and the military.

Hong Kong Democracy Protests: Government Arrests Hundreds in Occupy Movement

Jul 05, 2014 12:45 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

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

Former New Mexico Governor Becomes Marijuana Company CEO, Will Target 'Very Pleasant' Edibles to Washington, Colorado

Jul 04, 2014 04:38 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson has joined a new company that will make marijuana-based products. Now that two states have legalized recreational marijuana use and multiple states allow its medicinal use, new business ventures are springing up.

Berkeley Medical Cannabis News: California City Requires Giving Marijuana Free of Charge to Poor Patients