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Israel/Gaza War

Gaza Refugees in U.N. School Killed; Israel Announces Brief Humanitarian Cease-Fire

Israel instated a humanitarian cease-fire Wednesday, but Hamas rejected the proposal.
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Japanese McDonald's Restaurant Introduces Tofu Nuggets Following Meat Scandal

By Olivia Demarinis
Tainted chicken supply to Japanese McDonalds restaurants led the worldwide franchise to develop a new type of chicken nugget.
SkyAlert App Gets Wrong City

SkyAlert App Triggers False Alarm in Mexico City Over Earthquake

By Payton Guion
App maker warned residents about impending earthquake that struck elsewhere
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Chile Cyber Day: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Spinoff Attempt Unsuccessful

By Anjalee Khemlani
More than two dozen companies participated in the first ever "Cyber Day" in Chile, which mimicked Cyber Monday -- except it was not during the normal holiday shopping season.
Venezuela Tense As Unrest Over President Maduro's Government Continues

Hugo Chavez Font 2014: Fans Honor Late Venezuelan Leader By Unveiling 'Bold Scrawl' Font

By Anjalee Khemlani
A new font was created to remember the late Venezuelan leader on his 60th bday

President Raúl Castro, Vice President Ramiro Valdes Celebrate Anniversary of Cuban Revolution

By Scharon Harding
On Saturday, Cubans celebrated the 61st anniversary of the revolution led by Fidel and Raul Castro in the provincial capital of Artemisa.
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Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Call Out Israel for 'Genocide' of Palestinians

By Yara Simon
Bardem and Cruz are joined by a group of Spanish celebrities in decrying Israel's action.
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Russia Cruise Missiles Controversy: US Accuses Moscow of Violating 1987 Treaty

By Anjalee Khemlani
Obama administration writes to Putin administration: Russia has violated a 1987 treaty which prevents the use and test of missiles
Venezuelans Loyal To Former President Hugo Chavez Mark One Year Anniversary Of His Death

Venezuela News 2014: Nation's Top Official Released From Aruba Amid Government Threat Allegations

By Anjalee Khemlani
Venezuela may have threatened the Netherlands to allow the release of Hugo Carvajal, who was arrested Thursday on the Dutch island of Aruba on a U.S. warrant for ties to drug trafficking.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Visits Mexico, Hopes 'Wiser Minds Prevail' Over Texas. Gov. Rick Perry's Border Plan

By Scharon Harding
On Monday, California Gov. Jerry Brown arrived in Mexico to discuss immigration and other issues.
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Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto, California Governor Jerry Brown Discuss Immigration Crisis, Climate Change

By Michael Oleaga
California Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto spoke climate change and the immigration crisis on Monday as part of the governor's three-day trip.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Latin America

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Travels to Latin America, Signs Energy Deal With Mexico

By Jessica Michele Herring
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Latin America this week to bolster trade and investment ties with Latin American nations.
Ukraine Conflict

Fighting Blocks Crash Site of Downed Malaysia Airlines Plane for Second Day

By Jessica Michele Herring
Fighting between pro-Russia rebels and the Ukraine military is continuing to block international investigators from accessing the downed Malaysia Airlines flight.
Gaza War

Hamas Violates 12-Hour Truce as Conflict Escalates

By Jessica Michele Herring
Hamas violated a short truce over the weekend, causing the conflict between Gaza and Israel to escalate.
Obama Meets With Central American Leaders

Obama Outlines Plan With Central American Leaders to Address Immigration Crisis

By Jessica Michele Herring
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.
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Mangrove Trees Protect Cuba, Florida From Rising Sea Levels Caused by Climate Change

By Scharon Harding
Both Cuba and Florida have turned to the use of mangrove trees to protect the areas from climate change.

Samsung Z Smartphone Release Date & Specs 2014: Device With Tizen Operating System Delayed

By Payton Guion
Korean company was set to launch the device in the third quarter
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California Governor Jerry Brown to Meet Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto for Immigration, Trade Talks

By Michael Oleaga
California Gov. Jerry Brown embarked on a three-day trip to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president, Central American leaders and religious figures for a variety of issues including immigration and trade.
NY Federal Judge Overrules FDA Over-The-Counter Ban On Emergency Contraception Pill

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

By Anjalee Khemlani
The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.
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Boko Haram: Religious Group Kidnaps Wife of Cameroon Vice Prime Minister

By Robert Abel
The wife of the vice minister of was kidnaped on Sunday by terrorist group Boko Haram
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  2. Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo, Meet Regarding Migration, Security
  3. Viggo Mortensen, Lord of the Rings Actor, Slams Argentina President Javier Milei, Calls Him a Clown
  4. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation Declared as 'Deliquent' Due to Late Tax Returns
  5. Cuba Removed from List of Countries Not Cooperating with Fighting Terrorism by US State Department
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