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Venezuelan Leader Declares Economic Emergency

The Venezuelan government declared a 60-day economic emergency on Jan 15. Venezuela declared a 60-day economic emergency on Jan 15. As the BBC reports, the announcement that President Nicolas Maduro will govern by decree for the next two months was made just hours before the socialist leader delivered his State of the Nation address to Congress.

Brazil Rushes to Find New Tests to Identify Zika Virus

Days after declaring a state of emergency due to the rampant spread of the Zika virus, Brazil has announced that it is developing new testing kits designed to swiftly identify the presence of three viruses: Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.

Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo Goes Topless With Victoria’s Secret Model Alessandra Ambrosio for GQ

Sizzling hot! Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Alessandra Ambrosio hooking up? Well, putting malice aside, the 31-year-old Real Madrid superstar and 34-year-old Victoria’s Secret model have recently teamed up for GQ magazine’s Body Issue. On the cover, both stars stripped off their tops and were only seen wearing their underwear.

Celine Dion’s Brother Dying? Canadian Diva Faces Brother’s Imminent Death Amid Husband’s Funeral Preparations

Celine Dion is definitely at the peak of her emotions this week after the passing of her husband, Rene Angélil, on Thursday. But the Canadian superstar is facing another heartbreaking news about her older brother Daniel, who is reportedly dying of throat, tongue and brain cancer. The devastating news came amid Dion’s funeral preparations for her husband.

Pope Francis Prays for Michael Schumacher’s Recovery After FIA President Jean Todt Discussed F1 Legend’s Health Condition

Pope Francis has recently prayed for the recovery of Formula One superstar Michael Schumacher, who’s currently undergoing an extensive rehabilitation program after he suffered severe brain injuries during an unfortunate skiing accident at the French Alpine Resort of Meribel in Dec. 2013.

‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 6 Episode 6 Spoilers: 4 Reasons Why Fans Should Watch Upcoming Episode ‘Fallout’

“Love & Hip Hop: New York” season 6, episode 6 will surely be one of the most controversial episodes of the season as another jaw-dropping bombshell will be revealed soon. And once again, the focus of the series will be on the never-ending love triangle of Tara Wallace, Peter Gunz and Amina Buddafly.

Guzmán Replaced by Mysterious Colombian Woman on DEA's Most Wanted

At 5 feet, 135 pounds, Maria Teresa Osorio De Serna probably does not seem like a particularly threatening person. But the DEA recommends that people "do not attempt to apprehend" Osorio de Serna.

3 Columbia University Students Die in Honduras Bus Crash

Three Columbia University students participating in a volunteer mission in Honduras were killed on Jan. 14 when a bus on which they were traveling veered off a road and fell at least 260 feet into a ravine east of the Tegucigalpa, the country's capital.

MLB to Return to Mexico City for Spring Training

The Astros and Padres will play two games in Mexico City Major League Baseball is returning to Mexico City for Spring Training this year for the first time since 2004.

US, Mexican Officials Meet to Discuss Guzmán Extradition

U.S. and Mexican authorities have kicked off discussions to plan the extradition of drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera to the United States, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Jan. 14.

FIFA Fines Latin American Countries for Homophobic Slurs

FIFA has fined football associations in five Latin American countries due to their fans chanting homophobic slurs during matches,

Dinosaur Bigger Than T-Rex Found in Argentina Displayed in the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History has publicly displayed the "Titanosaur," a dinosaur believed to be bigger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It is a new species that measure 122-foot long, but no formal name has been given by palaeontologists, CNN reports.

Pope Francis, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt to Have a Rare Meeting About Tech Industry

In a rare but important meeting with the Pope, Google chairman Eric Schmidt is set to discuss with him issues about the tech industry.

French Teacher Faces Manslaughter Charge After Alps Avalanche Deaths

A French PE school teacher is under investigation after he led schoolchildren onto a closed French Alps ski slope where an avalanche killed two of them and a Ukrainian tourist, a prosecutor announced Thursday.

Mother, Son Reunited With the Help of US Border Patrol Agents

A dramatic turn of events between a Mexican mother and her son was recently reported to have been resolved with the help of U.S. Border Patrol agents. The incident where the mother lost her son and was found in the arms of another, happened in light of the recent influx of immigrants trying to enter U.S. borders illegally.

'Harry Potter' Fans Flock Platform 9¾ to Pay Tribute to Alan Rickman

"Harry Potter" fans are left devastated after news broke out that Alan Rickman, who is also known as Professor Severus Snape, passed away Jan. 14.

Was the Winning £33 Million Lottery Ticket Bought From Morrisons Bolton?

Numerous speculations emerged after an unidentified Morrisons' employee informed some of his friends that the winning Lottery ticket with the numbers 26, 27, 26, 47, 52 and 58 was purchased from their store.

The Best Latin American Countries to Live in

Latin America consists of the North and South American countries. Every year, millions of people around the world troop to this region to enjoy the sites and create memories while visiting its spectacular beaches, mountains and rainforests.

Ted Cruz Did not Include Goldman Sachs Loan on His Federal Fundraising Reports

Presidential candidate Ted Cruz is in hot seat as he did not declare his loan from Goldman Sachs during his federal fund raising.

Why Hermès Birkin Bags Are Better Investment Than Gold, Stocks

Did you know that buying an Hermès Birkin bag is a much safer way to invest rather than in the stock market? Well, good news for those who spend their fortunes on these luxury handbags because you are actually making quite a clever move. According to a recent study, investing in these notoriously expensive bags are much better than gold and the stock market since their values just keep on increasing.