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Hurricane Joaquin Approaching the Bahamas, US East Coast

The tenth named storm of the season, Hurricane Joaquin, is poised to hit the Central Bahamas sometime Thursday morning, before possibly progressing to the eastern coast of the U.S.

Mexico City Earthquake: 5.2 Magnitude Quake Shook Mexican Capital, No Damage Reported [Watch]

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico City Wednesday afternoon. A 5. 2 magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico City Wednesday afternoon. According to Reuters, a 5.

Bangkok Bombing Update: Thai Police Declare Case Solved

Despite serious doubts, the Thai police officially declared the case closed. The Bangkok bombing case is officially closed, Thail police announced Monday.

Russia Bombs Syria: Russian Airstrikes Kill Over 30 Civilians, ISIS Not Targeted

Russian forces intervened in Syria's civil war for the first time on Wednesday as Moscow's fighter jets struck targets near the city of Homs, U.S. government sources said.

David Cameron Jamaica Trip: British PM Rejects Slavery Reparations

During his two-day visit to Jamaica, Prime Minister David Cameron said the U.K. will help fund a prison on the island nation, but that the country would not be offering any reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade.

Peru Martial Law: Civil Liberties Suspended After Anti-Mining Protest Leaves 4 Dead

After four people were killed amid anti-mining protests, Peruvian President Ollanta Humala declared a 30-day state of emergency in the Apurímac region.

China Explosion: 7 Dead After Massive Explosions in City of Liuzhou

The southern city of Liuzhou, China was shaken by a series of explosions Wednesday morning, leaving 7 dead, 2 missing and over 50 others wounded.

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Former Vice President Jack Warner Banned for Life

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner has been banned for life after "various acts of misconduct" during the bidding processes of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Obama, Putin Meeting: Presidents Meet at United Nations, Disagree Over Syria Conflict

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted their first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years Monday evening.

Venezuela, Colombia Border Crisis: Venezuela Will Let Deported Colombians Return

A month after the Venezuelan government closed key border crossing areas to neighboring Colombia, the socialist nation has announced that Colombians who were deported during the initial crackdown will be allowed to return.

NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Joins Twitter, Users Quickly Follow Him

Snowden joins Twitter Tuesday morning National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden joined Twitter Tuesday morning. Immediately thousands of people started following him.

Cuba, US Relations: Raúl Castro Calls for Embargo End at UN General Assembly

On Monday, Cuban President Raúl Castro told the U.N. that normalizing relations with the U.S. will only happen once Washington returns the Guantanamo U.S. naval base to Cuban power and lifts its trade embargo with the communist nation.

Nikki Reed, Ian Somerhalder Bewitched By Supermoon During Romantic NYC Date

Ian Somerhalder and wife Nikki Reed stood in awe at the blood moon while out on the streets of New York on Sunday.

Blood Moon 2015 News: It's Not Yet End of the World, Says NASA

More than one billion spectators of the blood moon can enjoy the rare sight without any fear, as NASA confirmed that there is nothing to be worried about the doomsday hearsays.

Mexico City Murder Rate: Spike in Number of Homicides in Capital Threatens Peña Nieto's Legacy

Homicide rates in Mexico City have spiked during the first eight months of this year, and many in the metropolitan area of some 20 million inhabitants fear that violent drug gangs are increasingly encroaching upon the capital.

Catalonia Independence: Separatist Parties Win Elections, Seek to Secede

Pro-independence parties representing Spain's Catalonia region won an absolute majority in Sunday’s regional elections.

Obama, Putin Speak at United Nations; Obama Criticizes Russian Action in Syria

Obama criticized Russian action in Syria at a speech before the United Nations this Monday morning. President Barack Obama and Russian president Vladimir Putin were scheduled to speak before the United Nations Monday, setting out plans to address a four-year Syrian civil war that has left the country devastated.

Evo Morales Could Remain Bolivian President Until 2025 Thanks to New Amendment

An amendment passed this Saturday by a two-thirds majority in Bolivia allows President Evo Morales to run for re-election once again and possibly stay in office until 2025.

Venezuela, Guyana Border Dispute: Ambassadors to Return, Accept UN Mediation

Venezuela and Guyana will restore full diplomatic ties, and the ambassadors of the South American neighbors will return to their respective posts.

Zuckerberg Pushes for Universal Internet Access by 2020

In an effort to help the world achieve universal internet access, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg arrived at the UN to discuss his viewpoints.