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Russian Prime Minister Says the World Is in a 'New Cold War'

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said during the Munich Security Conference last Feb. 13 that the world is in a "new Cold War." Medvedev cited NATO's feelings towards Russia and said the comments in front of world diplomats like US Secretary of State John Kerry, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

Disney Cruise Ship Allegedly Rescues Cuban Migrants

Twelve suspected migrants were rescued by a ship emblazoned with the world's most iconic mouse ears.

Puerto Rico Pupppies Rescued and Transported to the US for Adoption

Puerto Rico's unwanted furbabies might just find a forever home in the United States. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, together with a number of local shelters, have just reached a very furry agreement with Puerto Rico.

Colombia, Ecuador’s Flower Industries Flourish as Valentine’s Day Looms

Latin American nations Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador are three of the major suppliers of flowers in the United States. As a matter of fact, around 500 million cut Colombian flowers was delivered to the U.S. market on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Free Google Fiber Internet to be Offered to Poor Communities

Low-income households in Kansas are receiving a late holiday present from Google. Last summer, Google has stated that it would play a big part in the White House's pilot project known as ConnectHome, a program that aims to provide internet connections to about 275,000 low-income households across the country.

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar With countries such as Venezuela suffering from a devalued currency and the continued strengthening of the U.

Zika Virus in Texas Confirmed Via Sexual Contact

The Zika virus that has scared Latin America for months was reported in the United States for the first time on Feb. 2, but the transmission apparently occurred via sexual contact rather than through a bite from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Ex-El Salvador President Franciso Flores Dies at 56

Former EL Salvador President Francisco Flores has taken his secrets to his grave. Former El Salvador President Francisco Flores has taken all his alleged secrets to his grave, as the 56-year-old ex-president suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday, Jan.

International Maritime Organization: North Korea to Launch Rocket Carrying Earth Observation Satellite

The government of North Korea has sent a shipping warning to the International Maritime Organization confirming its intention to launch a long-range rocket carrying Earth observation satellite between Feb. 8 and 25.

Former US President Jimmy Carter Making an Appearance at Britain's House of Lords

Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter is schedule to appear at the House of Lords in Great Britain on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The 39th U.S. president will talk and discuss his successful campaign against the Guinea worm disease or dracunculiasis that started back in 1986.

Haiti Likely to Install Short-Term Interim Government Amid Political Turmoil

With Haiti reeling from intense political turmoil, will a transitional government emerge after the nation's current president steps down on February?

This Is the Best Job in the US and It Pays Over $120K

Tired of your job? You might want to consider applying as a data scientist. Tired of your job? You might want to consider applying as a data scientist.

Pope Francis Monitoring Case of Texas Man on Death Row

According to a cardinal, Pope Francis has taken interest in the case of a man whose execution has been scheduled this week.

7,802 Stuck Cubans Asked to Pay $555 Each to Board El Salvador Flight

Cubans travelling to the U.S. who have been stuck in Costa Rica since Nov. 14 are now being asked by the Tico government to pay cash for their flight out of the country so they could reach the southern Mexican border.

President Obama Planning a Visit to Cuba to Improve Foreign Relations

U.S. President Barack Obama is planning a visit to Cuba in his last year at the office. In his last year as the President of the United States, Barack Obama is considering a trip to Cuba if its government bolsters its human rights record and opens its doors for more American business.

Christmas Eve Climate This Year Comparable to the 4th of July's, Find Out How Warm It'll Be

There's little hope for a white Christmas this year, as weather experts say Christmas Eve will be the warmest on record for the eastern region of the United States.

US-Mexico Travel Could Improve With New Air Service Agreement

Passengers traveling between the United States and Mexico may soon benefit from additional flights, after the two countries signed a new air service agreement on Friday.

Edward Norton Starts Fundraising Campaign for Syrian Refugees

Edward Norton decided to start raising funds to help support the Syrian refugees. Edward Norton decided to start raising funds to help support the Syrian refugees.

Cuba Embargo News: As Travel Becomes Easier, Cuba Restricts Doctors' Travel

Cuban physicians will once again have to ask for government permits if they plan to travel abroad, and the island nation's communist government has also reinstated restrictions on doctors planning to work in the United States and other countries.

Cuba Embargo: US, Cuba Deal on Regular Flights Near

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba might begin in coming months, after government officials in Havana said that they and their counterparts from Washington are close to signing an agreement on the normalization of air travel between the two countries.

Syria, Russia Bombing: US Intel Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Russian Support for Assad

Russia's increased military support for Bashar al-Assad, which in recent weeks has expanded to a campaign of airstrikes, has not significantly improved the dictator's strategic outlook in the Syrian civil war, the U.S. intelligence community believes.