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Baja California's First Gay Married Couple Robbed At Gunpoint

The couple who made history in Baja California were robbed and beaten last week at their business in the city of Mexicali. The assailants remain on the loose and took with them 6,000 pesos and other valuables.

Shigella Bacteria: Foodborne Bacteria Resistant to Drugs Found in US; Cases Linked to the Dominican Republic, Haiti & India

This strain of shigella causes an intestinal infection that leads to diarrhea. A foodborne bacteria that is resistant to drugs has made its way to the U.

Easter 2015 Celebrations: In Latin America, The Passion of the Christ More Fiercely Observed

This year’s Latin American Easter rituals are being dutifully observed in some serious ways. Easter is not really ever about bunnies and chocolate eggs in Latin America.

Poll Shows Majority Cuban-Americans Back Obama's New Policy Toward Cuba

A recently published national poll shows that more Cuban-Americans support the White House's new policy towards normalizing relations with Cuba.

Argentina Declassifies Falklands War Documents [Watch]

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner took the opportunity of the Falklands War anniversary to announce her government would declassify documents concerning the 1982 war with the U.K.

Juanes to Play at Hard Rock Rising Global Music Festival in Barcelona, Lands Para Todos Magazine's Cover

Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian rock star Juanes has been an especially busy bee this year -- and there's no signs that the celebrated musician is slowing down anytime soon!Just before beginning his highly-anticipated U.S. "Loco De Amor" tour dates this summer, Juanes will also join Lenny Kravitz, Kings of Leon and Avicii as co-headliners of The Hard Rock Rising Global Music Festival in Barcelona.

El Salvador News: Violence Spikes in Central American Country, 2015 on Pace to Be Most Violent Year

Murders and disappearances increase in El Salvador and the police does not appear to curb crime. El Salvador has seen violence increase throughout the country since the beginning of the year, according to reports.

Chikungunya, a Viral Disease Transmitted Through Mosquitoes Bites, Lands in the US

Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted via the bite of infected mosquitoes, is spreading in Colombia and Nicaragua, and it’s made an appearance in the U.S.

Catalan Independence: Nationalists Plan to Secede From Spain by 2017

A number of nationalist parties in Spain's Catalonia region have signed an agreement that is being hailed as "a road map" to secession.

Gay Marriage Around the World: Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward Recognizes Same-Sex Relationships

Shibuya Ward has made history by becoming Japan's first government at any level to recognize same-sex marriage. The non-legal binding ordinance marks a step forward for Japan and will attempt to curb discrimination.

At Least 147 Killed After Armed Terrorists Storm University in Kenya

At least 79 more were injured, over 500 students rescued At least 147 people were killed in an attack by terrorists at a University in Northern Kenya. More than 500 students were rescued from the scene, according to USA Today.

Brazil Olympics 2016: Environmental Organization Turns Down Contract to Clean Polluted Guanabara Bay, Emergency Plan Being Created

Rio de Janeiro, which had promised to clean up their heavily polluted waters by the time the 2016 Olympic sailing events are held there, is having a problem keeping to their pledge

Hugo Chavez Death: Former Leader's Daughter Makes UN Debut, Says She's There 'to Learn'

Maria Gabriela Chavez, the favorite daughter of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, has become her country’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.

Female Cyclist Hit and Pinned Underneath Car Before Being Rescued by 20 Pedestrians [Watch]

After being run over and pinned underneath a car, a female cyclist in China was saved by a group of bystanders who worked together to lift the car off of her.

China & US Relations: United States Accuses Nation of Building Wall of Sand

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet on Tuesday accused China of building a "great wall of sand" through land reclamation in the South China Sea. The effort is causing serious concerns about Beijing's territorial intentions, Adm. Harry Harris told a naval conference in Australia.

Venezuela News 2015: Government Fires Employees for Refusing to Sign Manifesto

Venezuelans have been getting in line to add their signatures to a manifesto railing against the Obama administration's recent decision to sanction seven Venezuelan officials over alleged human rights abuses that occurred during last year’s anti-government protests.But some Venezuelans say they are being coerced into signing.

Peruvian Prime Minister Ana Jara Velasquez Resigns Following Espionage Scandal

In a vote of no confidence, the Congress of Peru censured the prime minister and have forced her to resign. Prime Minister Jara had not served a full year before an espionage scandal revealed last month threatened her position.

United States Signs Agreement with Mexico, Ecuador, and Philippines to Improve Immigrant Union Efforts

In an effort to establish outreach programs designed to inform immigrants of their rights regarding U.S.-related labor organizing, The federal government has signed agreements with Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines.

Cuba News Today: US, Cuba Relations Talks to Include Human Rights Discussion

U.S. and Cuban government officials met in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to discuss plans for a human rights dialogue.

Mexico Becomes First Developing Nation to Pledge to Cut Pollution by 25% in 15 Years

Mexico has promised to cut its pollution by 25 percent from its current trajectory by 2030. Mexico has promised to cut its pollution by 25 percent from its current trajectory by 2030.