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Venezuela Vote to Go Unmonitored by International Observers

No credible international observers will be present to monitor Venezuela's Dec. 6 legislative elections, and observers worry about an increasingly volatile situation in the oil-rich South American nation while a top U.S. official predicted that Venezuelans are at a "dramatic crossroads."

Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Locates 'Grandson' Kidnapped by Argentine Dictatorship 38 Years Ago

Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, a human rights group that strives to locate children stolen and illegally adopted during Argentina’s “Dirty War,” announced that they have found Grandchild #119, a 38-year-old man named Mario Bravo.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg Gives Away $45 Billion in Celebration of the Birth of His Daughter

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan welcomed the birth of their daughter, Maxima, last week. In light of this, Zuckerberg announced through Facebook that he and his wife will be giving out 99 percent of their Facebook stock holdings for a good cause.

Jailed US Rebel Lori Berenson Returns to United States

Lori Berenson, a U.S. citizen who was found guilty of aiding the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) in 1996, is coming back to the states from Peru.

Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Wreak Havoc in Northern Colombia

Authorities in Colombia are grappling with the 1.5-ton legacy of Pablo Escobar after hippos the late drug lord held at his private zoo continue to roam the countryside of the northern province of Antioquia even two decades after the cartel leader's death.

Talk Show Host Ricki Lake Launches Global Campaign Against AIDS, HIV

One the eve of World AIDS Day, famous talk show host Ricki Lake surprised everyone with her biggest contribution to the campaign against AIDS and HIV. Lake launched her "#TreatmentForAll" alongside famous social media stars, showcasing an informative and heart-wrenching documentary that urges people with the disease to get treatment.

Climate Change Summit 2015: US President Barack Obama, China President Xi Jinping Meet in Paris

The leaders of the countries with the largest carbon emission, U.S. President Barack Obama and China President Xi Jinping, met at the sidelines of the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, Paris, France on Monday. The two world leaders agreed on taking necessary actions in their fight against global warming.

Colombian Mercenaries to Fight ISIS in Syria? United Arab Emirates Promises Troops for Ground Conflict

The United Arab Emirates has announced that they are ready to deploy ground troops to fight against Muslim extremists in Syria.

Billionaires Launch Breakthrough Energy Coalition to Invest in Clean Power

This week, the United Nations Climate Change Conference is taking place in Paris. At the same time, tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates -- along with a handful of other incredibly wealthy executives like Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, George Soros and Alibaba's Jack Ma -- have announced their own plan to boost the private sector's development of clean energy technologies.

Released Cuban Prisoner Alan Gross Says Cuban Government Knew of His Activities

Alan Gross, an American Aid worker who was imprisoned for five years in Cuba, has revealed that he did not try to disguise his efforts to set up Internet connections for the small Jewish community that lived on the island.

Brazilian Group Battles Racism With Billboards of Racist Tweets Throughout Nation

Civil rights group Criola is taking a very public stand against racism on social media. Brazilian civil rights group Criola is taking on Internet bullies and racist social media users with a campaign that posts their comments on public billboards all over the country.

Obama Opens Climate Change Summit with Call for Deal

President Obama called for world leaders to join in a deal to address climate change at a United Nations conference in Paris on Monday.

Princess Charlotte Is the Girl Version of Prince George in Adorable Photos Taken By Mom Kate Middleton

Kensington Palace released two new photos of Princess Charlotte showing his facial resemblance to his older brother Prince George.

Dozens of Migrants Found Dead in South Texas County

Dozens of migrants have been found dead on the ranch lands of the small South Texas county of Brooks

Brazil to Sue Mining Company for $5.2 Billion

Brazil says it will take legal action against a mining company for environmental damages due the collapse of an iron-ore mine.

Election 2016 [NEWS UPDATES]: Ben Carson Takes a Trip to Jordan to Meet with Syrian Refugees, Beef Up His Foreign Policy Chops

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson arrived in Jordan on Friday for a two-day tour where he will visit Syrian refugees being housed at a camp run by the United Nations.

US Condemns Venezuela Opposition Leader's Assassination

The U.S. has condemned the killing of Democratic Action party leader Luis Manuel Diaz, who was shot at a campaign rally on Wednesday.

Miss World 2015: Chinese-Blooded Miss Canada Barred From Entering China for Pageant

Anastasia Lin has been halted to enter China because she was deemed a persona non-grata by her previous homeland.

Adele Announces 2016 Tour as Harry Potter, US Fans Disappointed

After weeks of being silent or avoiding rumors regarding a tour, Adele finally broke her silence and confirmed that she will have a 2016 European tour. The British songstress announced the news on Facebook, however, U.S. fans seemed to have been disappointed.

Syrian Refugees Crisis: Coalition of US Mayors Urge Congress to Accept Refugees

A coalition of U.S. mayors has called on both legislative bodies of Congress to welcome Syrian refugees.