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Pope Francis News: Catholic Leader Allows Priests to Absolve 'Sin of Abortion' in Holy Year

Pope Francis is allowing priests to absolve the sin of women who have had an abortion. Pope Francis, who has been making waves by reaching out to atheist communities and being vocal about environmental issues, is allowing priests to absolve the "sin" of abortion.

Aliens & UFO Sighting: Latest Mars Photos Playing Tricks on People's Minds?

UFO and alien believers have been awfully excited this summer due to several convincing photos of objects that look like animals or humans on the planet of Mars.

Colombia News: FARC Rebels Propose Joint Effort to Search for Disappeared

The Marxist organization FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) has just come off what they have deemed a positive set of peace talks in Havana and proposed the creation of a new pact with the Colombian government.

Scott Walker on Immigration: Border Fence With Canada Worth Considering

In the midst of the debate about Donald Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico, his rival Scott Walker is arguing that building a fence along the U.S.-Canadian border is worth considering.

Bangkok Blast Update: 2 Suspects Named in Bombing Investigation, Officals to Receive Reward Money

Thai police issued an arrest warrant for two suspects that could be linked to the Bangkok bombing that happened earlier in August.

Peru Gold Heist: Robbers Hijack Armored Car at Airport, Steal Millions in Cash and Gold

Authorities in the South American nation of Peru have arrested six suspected robbers in connection to a Friday night airport heist wherein 260 pounds of gold and $3.7 million in cash were stolen.

Venezuela Border Crisis: Colombia to Offer Citizenship to Spouses of Deported Immigrants

The spouses of Colombian nationals expelled from Venezuela due to the nations' escalating border crisis will be offered citizenship, the government in Bogotá announced on Sunday.

Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev Pump Iron in Kremlin Propaganda Photos

In an apparent effort to boost Vladimir Putin's popularity among Russians, the Kremlin has released a video and photographs of the president working out at the gym along with Prime Minister Dmitrty Medvedev.

Video Shows Explosion Injuring Ukrainian National Guard Officers, One Died and Almost 100 Wounded

A Ukrainian National Guard officer in his 20s died after being shot during a clash between officials and nationalist protesters.

China Hack Attack: Obama Considering Sanctions Over Cybertheft

The White House may be prepared to take its toughest stance ever on Chinese cybertheft by considering economic sanctions against companies and individuals who have benefited from stealing U.S. trade secrets.

Woman Ends Her 4 Liter Per Day Coca-Cola Habit, Loses Over 100 Pounds

She was consuming 424 grams of sugar per day A woman in England blamed her addiction to Coca-Cola for her weight. By stopping her four liters per day consumption of the soft drink, she was able to shed over 100 pounds, New York Post reports.

India, China Outpacing Mexico in Immigration to the US

In the current political climate, where the Republican presidential front-runner has whipped up fervor against undocumented Mexican immigrants -- often based on economic arguments -- the reality is that China and India have overtaken Mexico as the largest sources of all new immigrants, legal or otherwise, in the U.S.

Two Sisters in India Appeal to Supreme Court to Avoid Being Gang Raped

Two Indian sisters that are part of the Dalit caste – a group that has traditionally been known as "untouchable" in Hindi society -- have been told they will be gang raped as a punishment for crimes committed by their brother.

Venezuela Extends Border Closures With Colombia

Maduro has extended border closures with Colombia to yet another six towns in the western state of Táchira. The towns that will experience the closures are Lobatera, San Juan de Colón, La Fría, Garcia de Hevia, Panamericana and Coloncito.

Thousands March in Guatemala to Pressure President Pérez Molina to Resign

Thousands of demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina. The president is currently facing impeachment proceedings over his alleged ties to a corruption scandal, which has led to the arrest of former vice president Roxana Baldetti.

Marco Rubio's New Stance Against China

Sen. Marco Rubio, one of the leading Republican presidential contenders, announced his foreign policy regarding China and how the U.S. can rein in the rising Asian nation.

Tropical Storm Erika 2015 [Forecast & PATH MAP] 12 Dead as Erika Races Across Caribbean; Expected to Reach Florida on Sunday

At least 12 people were confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Erika lashed the island of Dominica and is headed across the Caribbean in the direction of south Florida.

Venezuela-Colombia Border Dispute: Foreign Ministers Hold Talks to Diffuse Crisis

In an effort to calm the border crisis that has heightened tensions between Venezuela and Colombia, the foreign ministers of both nations vowed on Wednesday to increase cooperation between the two South American neighbors.

Tianjin Explosion Update: China Accuses 11 Officials of Negligence Over Blast

Two weeks after massive chemical explosions devastated the Chinese port city of Tianjin, state prosecutors have accused 11 officials and port executives of “dereliction of duty” and “abuse of power.”

Nicaraguan Man Receives Reprieve From Texas Execution

A 39-year old Nicaraguan man who was scheduled to be executed in Huntsville, Texas on Wednesday has been given a reprieve.