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Venezuela Protests Update: Two More Dead As Congresswoman Appeals to OAS for Help

Mar 23, 2014 11:17 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The death toll has risen to 33 with two more deaths on Saturday.

Ukraine and Russia Update: Base Falls, Industrial Region Considers Seceding

Mar 23, 2014 10:42 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ukraine and Russia strengthen their sides and continue to watch each others' moves.

Turkey Seeks to Expand Social Media Ban From Twitter to YouTube, Google "Concerned"

Mar 22, 2014 04:30 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The Turkish government continues attempts to block access to social media.

Latinos Become Largest Ethnic Group in California, 2nd State to See Trend

Mar 22, 2014 02:36 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

According to statistic projections, Latinos have become the largest ethnic group in California.

Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro Removed

Mar 22, 2014 12:22 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The left-wing mayor of Colombia's capital has been removed from office, guilty of mismanagement.

LGBT Couples Can File For Marriage Licenses Starting On Monday

Mar 22, 2014 11:54 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

District judge overturns constitutional ban on same-sex marriage the Great Lakes state.

Army General Jeffrey Sinclair Agrees to Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case

Mar 17, 2014 10:29 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Sinclair pled guilty to lesser degrees and may not face time.

Infamous Anti-Gay Preacher and Westboro Baptist Church Founder Fred Phelps Sr. Near Death

Mar 17, 2014 10:12 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Family members have said that the family's patriarch is near death.

Former NJ Governor Jon Corzine’s Son Dies

Mar 17, 2014 09:58 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The former governor's youngest son was found dead in Mexico City.

Venezuelan Moves Toward Economic Reform Could Help As Maduro Accuses US Officials of Encouraging Violence

Mar 16, 2014 11:40 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Diplomatic moves by Venezuela and economic reform may signal a shift in the troubled country.

Russia & Ukraine News 2014: With Vote Looming, Moscow Remains Aggressive

Mar 16, 2014 11:33 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Tensions remain high in Eastern Europe as both sides flex their geopolitical muscles.

Latino Community Hit Hard By Harlem Explosion

Mar 16, 2014 09:49 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The heavily Latino area suffered through a lot, with over a hundred people now homeless and various victims still in the hospital.

GOP Continues To Resist Immigration Push

Mar 15, 2014 01:03 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The GOP continues to hinder attempts to help undocumented immigrants while activists and Democrats push the president to do more.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Update: New Evidence Found Points to Hijacking, Was Crew Involved?

Mar 15, 2014 11:09 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The missing plane may have been hijacked according to officials who use new evidence.

New Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Mar 10, 2014 11:37 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Test can predict who will suffer disease with 90 percent accuracy.

El Salvador Poised to Elect Former Rebel Salvador Sanchez Ceren as Next President

Mar 09, 2014 04:45 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ahead of the polls by 10 points, the former rebel leader is poised to win the presidency.

Hunt for Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane Continues Amidst Terrorist Suspicions

Mar 09, 2014 03:13 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

New debris located by search planes.

Boeing Reports Structural Issues After 787 Went Missing

Mar 09, 2014 11:14 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The new jetliner is experiencing new issues, this time with its wings.

Venezuelan "March of the Empty Pots" International Women's Day Protest Ended Early By Riot Police

Mar 09, 2014 10:37 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Venezuela continues to be engulfed in protests. To commemorate the International Women's Day, a new protest was planned for Saturday March 8 in which protestors marched to object the failures of the Maduro administration and the dire situation in Venezuela. The past week has seen diplomatic developments that complicate the situation for both the opposition and the government of President Maduro.

Gay Couple Attacked In New York City; Search Continues for Assailant

Mar 08, 2014 03:42 PM EST By Rodrigo Ugarte

Couple victims of hate crime after attack in Greenwich Village.

Putin Says Russia Is "In Full Compliance with International Law" as Tensions Rise with Ukraine

Mar 08, 2014 10:50 AM EST By Rodrigo Ugarte

With pro-Russian forces occupying the Crimean peninsula and the Russian navy blockading Ukrainian ships in the area, the Ukrainian crisis continues to escalate despite diplomatic conversations between the West and Russia. As diplomacy continues to drag, both sides have made moves that show their strength, but it may not work in the long run.

International News 2014: Turkey Shoots Down Syrian Plane Near Border; Pilot Ejects