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Cuba & US Relations Update: New Talks End After a Day, Both Sides Agree to 'Maintain Communication'

The latest round of talks between U.S. and Cuban negotiators ended after just one day on Tuesday, and participants did not disclose how much progress they had made in their attempt to restore diplomatic relations between Havana and Washington.

Cuba News: Amid US Sanctions, Caribbean Country Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Venezuela

Relations between the United States and Cuba may have warmed since the two countries announced plans to restore full diplomatic ties in December, but Havana did not hold back on Tuesday when it called new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, its closest ally, "arbitrary and aggressive,"

Daylight Savings Time 2015 in the USA, UK, and More: Which Day to Turn Your Clocks Forward? [DETAILS]

The "spring forward" mnemonic device will once again feature prominently at 2 a.m. on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time kicks in across most of the United States. The best way to stay current will be to set your clocks one hour forward before you go to bed on Saturday night.

Mexico Condemns Police Killings of 3 Citizens, Says 'Incidents Cannot Be Seen in an Isolated Fashion'

Mexico's foreign ministry on Tuesday forcefully condemned the death of Ernesto Javier Canepa Díaz, a Mexican citizen shot to death by police in Santa Ana, California, on Friday, according to a statement released on its Web site.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Obama Hopes to Open U.S. Embassy in Havana by Mid-April, Says 'Full Normal Relations' Will Not Be Immediate

President Barack Obama on Monday said that his administration's overture to Cuba will usher in reforms on the island and that he hopes to open a U.S. Embassy in Havana by mid-April. He cautioned that the opening of a full-scale diplomatic post does not mean that ties between Washington and Havana would be completely normalized.

U.S. Releases Cuban Five: Gerardo Hernandez Says He Is Ready for 'Next Order'

Crowned a national hero by Cuba's president last week, convicted spy Gerardo Hernández - who was release last Dec. 17 after President Barack Obama commuted his double life sentence - says he is ready to return to duty.

North Korea Fires Two Missiles Following US-South Korea Military Exercises

The North Korean government underlined its anger at joint U.S.-South Korean war games on Monday by firing two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. Pyeongyang always protests the annual drills and warned of "merciless" retaliation on Monday; nevertheless, the regime of dictator Kim Jong Un seemed to strike a particularly angry note this year.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Countries Meet in Washington, D.C., to Discuss Reopening Embassies

Cuban representatives made their way to Foggy Bottom on Friday for the second round of talks with their U.S. counterparts. The goal of the meeting is to pave the way for the openings of a U.S. Embassy in Havana and a Cuban Embassy in Washington.

Iran News: Middle East Country's Navy Attacks US Aircraft Replica in Televised Drills

Iranian forces attacked a replica of a U.S. aircraft carrier during nationally televised large-scale naval drills on Wednesday. More than a dozen speedboats were involved in what the Associated Press dubbed a "show of force" near the strategically important entrance of the Persian Gulf.

John Kerry, US and Iran Working on Plan That Eventually Gives Iran Leeway in Nuclear Program

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined the Geneva negotiations over Iran's nuclear program on Monday as a two-phase deal between Washington and Tehran seemed to be taking shape.

US, Iran to Discuss Middle East Country's Nuclear Weapons Program in Geneva

Washington and Tehran are trying to narrow their differences over Iran's nuclear program in talks set to begin Friday in Geneva. Negotiators failed to meet a self-imposed deadline in November to end the 12-year standoff over Tehran's nuclear capabilities. Top U.S. and Iranian diplomats will now again try to strike a deal.

Americans Overwhelmingly See Russia as Greatest Enemy of United States, Critical Military Threat to US Livelihood: Poll

According to a recently released poll of U.S. opinion on Russia, Americans have taken on an increasingly negative perspective toward the former Soviet Union in terms of several different and important aspects.

Valentine’s Day 2015 Poll: America is a Nation Divided When it Comes to Love

As Fox News pollsters pointed out in a recent survey, “lots of issues divide the country. Immigration. Taxes. ObamaCare…” And now in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, researchers have looked into the heart of matters and found that when it comes to love, the United States is a nation divided.

Israel News: Poll Finds Most Americans Disapprove of President Barack Obama 'Snub' to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli critics for weeks have hammered Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned, protocol-breaking speech before the U.S. Congress. But Americans are equally unhappy with President Barack Obama's decision not to meet with the prime minister, a YouGov poll revealed.

Yemen News: Thousands Protest Houthi Rule in Sanaaa and Taiz; Shiite Muslim Militia Throw Daggers Into Crowd

The security situation in Yemen continued to further deteriorate on Wednesday as citizens took to the streets to protest against the country's news rulers and Britain and France closed their embassies.

China President Xi Jinping Accepts Barack Obama's Invitation to Visit the US Over the Telephone

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in September. Chinese President Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in September, the Associated Press said based on Chinese media reports.

Israel Prime Minister Candidate Isaac Herzog Aims to 'Rehabilitate' Ties With US, Criticizes Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Isaac Herzog on Tuesday promised to "rehabilitate" ties with the United States if he manages to unseat incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu in the country's March 17 elections.

Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles News: Teams Considering Playing MLB Games In Cuba

The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are flirting with the idea of possibly playing Major League Baseball exhibition games in Cuba. Cuba and the United States have had their differences in the past, but it appears as if a resolution is nearing.

Soccer News: Copa America, Gold Cup & FIFA World Cup Tournaments Coming This Summer

The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.

ISIS News Update: US Secretary of State John Kerry Says US Is on Its Way to Beating Islamic State

The United States is "on the road" to defeating ISIS, the Islamist terror organization feared for its brutality, Secretary of State told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.

Ukraine & Russia Conflict: German Chancellor Angela Merkel Urges President Obama not to Arm Kiev

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday tried to dissuade President Barack Obama from arming Ukraine in its conflict against Russian-backed separatists. The German head of government is visiting the White House following last week's top-level diplomatic efforts, in which she and French President François Hollande tried to mediate between Kiev and Moscow.