World

Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: Number of Infected in Liberia, Sierra Leone Could Be More Than Estimated

According to a new report by the World Health Organization, the death toll continues to rise in West Africa as the Ebola epidemic moves through the three nations at the center of the pandemic to neighboring nations. The report also highlights the possible existence of "shadow zones."

Russia & Ukraine Conflict 2014: Russia Reportedly Launches ‘Direct Invasion' into Ukraine

Convoy cleared customs without Red Cross, violating a deal At least 134 Russian vehicles have entered eastern Ukraine, claiming to be a convoy bringing aid to a war-torn part of the country.

Hamas Kills 18 for Allegedly Passing Along Information to Israel: Report

Militant group carries out shootings near mosque and at police station Hamas-run Al Aqsa TV announced on Friday that as many as 18 people were killed for allegedly passing information to Israel, according to CNN.

Colombia, Nicaragua Continue Maritime Border Dispute

Colombia's president, Juan Manuel Santos, announced his country's opposition to Nicaragua's lawsuit and has filed its own counter-suit.

Wildlife Conservation News: Demand for 'Succulent Taste' of Helmeted Water Toad Meat Could Cause Extinction of Chile's Biggest Amphibian

According to experts, Chile's largest amphibian, the helmeted water toad, could soon be extinct.

South Sudan News 2014: Nation's Government Reportedly Using Children as Soldiers

While the government does not deny using child soldiers, yet again, they claim the children are coming to them for safety and protection. The witness accounts play a different tune.

Brazil President News 2014: Marina Silva Replaces Presidential Hopeful Killed in Plane Crash

New candidate has a better chance of unseating Brazil's president A week after Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died in a plane crash, he has been replaced on the ticket by former running mate Marina Silva, according to CNN.

Ukraine Crisis News 2014: Ukraine Allows Russian Aid Convoys to Enter the Country

Ukrainian officials held a convoy of 16 trucks at the border because they were afraid it was a Trojan, and have criticized the items on board.

Immigration News Update: ICE, Honduras Police Sign Memorandum to Share Immigration, Criminal Record History

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a memorandum with the Honduran National Police agreeing to cooperate in future investigations involving Honduran nationals.

Raúl Castro's Daughter Mariela Becomes First Lawmaker to Vote 'No' in Cuban Parliament

Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro and niece of Fidel Castro, set a new precedent in the Cuban parliament by voting against a workers' rights bill she felt didn't go far enough to prevent workplace discrimination against people with HIV or with unconventional gender identities.

Mexico Tourist Town Sees 7 Kidnappings as US Updates Country's Tourism Travel Warning

Valle de Bravo, a popular tourist town in central Mexico, has become the latest town in the country to see heightened numbers of kidnappings.

Hiroshima, Japan Landslides & Flooding 2014: Disaster Leaves At Least 36 Dead

Several missing after slides triggered by heavy rains No less than 36 people have died and several others are missing after landslides struck the Japanese city of Hiroshima Wednesday morning, according to a report from AP.

Pope Francis Family Death News 2014: 3 Relatives Killed in Crash; 1 in Serious Condition

Three relatives of Pope Francis died in a car crash Tuesday after the pontiff's nephew hit a truck carrying corn while driving along a provincial highway in Argentina.

Food Prices On the Rise in Russia Following Ban on Western Food Imports

Food prices are rising in Russia, but it could reverse Buying food in Russia recently has gotten much more expensive as the county's ban on Western food imports appears to be hurting people across Russia.

Latin America News: Ecuador President Rafael Correa 'Was Always Against Re-Election' But Seeks Indefinite Presidential Terms

Rafael Correa has been the president of Ecuador since 2007, and his third and final term officially ends in 2017. He is now looking to change the laws of the country's democracy, however, to allow him to run for presidential re-election indefinitely.

Abused Elephant News: Study Finds Ivory Poaching Has Killed 35K Elephants in Africa Every Year Since 2010

According to a new study, illegal ivory trade continues to be a problem in Africa and is driving the elephant population down at a dangerous rate.

ExxonMobil, Chevron and Other US Companies Considering Investing in Mexico Oil

Last week, the Mexican government announced that it will open its oil resources to domestic and foreign private investors. Now, various U.S. petroleum companies are eyeing a piece of the pie.

Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Advises Catholic Association of Latino Leaders On How to Strengthen Latino Economic Status

Carlos Slim spoke Sunday at Catholic Association of Latino Leaders Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim said that increasing worker's earning power and offering Latino-owned companies easier access to financing can help better the socio-economic status of Latinos in the U.

Ricardo Izurieta Dead: Former Chilean Army Commander Dies at 71

Gen. Izurieta was appointed after Augusto Pinochet as Chilean Army commander Former Chilean Army commander Ricardo Izurieta has died at his home at the age of 71, according to a report from BBC.

'WikiLeaks' Founder Julian Assange Hopes to Leave Ecuadorean Embassy ‘Soon'

Assange has been living in Ecuadorean embassy in London for two years Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been living in the Ecuadorean embassy in London since he was granted asylum by the South American country two years ago.