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Ebola Virus Out of Control in West Africa? 50 New Cases Reported Since July 3

Jul 08, 2014 04:42 PM EDT By Robert C. Weich III

Virus has killed over 500 since February

The War on Guatemalan Women: Gangs Murder with Impunity

Jul 09, 2014 04:48 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Dead Guatemalan women are being dumped in alleyways, dropped by the roadside, and deserted in parks, bodies bound by trash bags, plastic blankets, or left bare for the world to see, abandoned by the wayside like discarded trash.

The Conference of US Bishops Will Discuss Pope Francis's Teachings

Pope Francis Meets With European Victims of Clerical Sex Abuse, Begs For Forgiveness

Jul 08, 2014 09:31 AM EDT By Selena Hill

Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis begged six victims of clerical sexual abuse for forgiveness Monday and promised to hold bishops who hid the sex scandals accountable for their "grave sins."

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson

New TSA Security Measures to Include Increased Scrutiny of Electronics

Jul 07, 2014 05:12 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

New TSA security measures will include increased scrutiny of electronic devices at overseas airports.

Ukraine Military Gains on Rebels, Recaptures Slovyasnk

Jul 07, 2014 03:27 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

The Ukraine military is gaining on the rebels after the military recaptured the town of Slovyansk, which had been taken over by pro-Russia rebels.

Earthquake Rocks Mexico, Guatemala; 2 Dead

Jul 07, 2014 01:33 PM EDT By Selena Hill

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the Pacific Coast rocked a wide area in southern Mexico and Central America early Monday morning, causing at least two deaths and damage to dozens of homes in Guatemala.

Raúl Castro Encourages Slow Economic Reform, Says His People Are 'Defeating Imperialism'

Jul 07, 2014 11:51 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Saturday, Cuba President Raúl Castro spoke to his country's parliament and said that despite a poor economy, reform should be conducted slowly.

Hamas Launches Rockets Into Southern Israel; Israeli Air Strikes Kill 7 Hamas Members

Jul 07, 2014 12:59 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Israeli air strikes have killed seven members of Hamas in retaliation for Hamas launching rockets into Southern Israel.

Brazil Overpass Collapses: Kills 2 and Leaves Many Injured

Jul 06, 2014 09:54 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The collapsed bridge crushed a bus as well as various vehicles and rescue teams continue searching the rubble for bodies.

Catholic Church and Contraception, Divorce & Same-Sex Marriage: Vatican Prepares for Synod of Bishops on the Family

Jul 06, 2014 04:45 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The Church released a document that outlines Catholics' opinions of aspects of Catholic doctrine.

Spain’s San Fermin Festival Pamplona: Fiesta Kicks off With Thousands of Celebrators

Jul 06, 2014 04:18 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

Spectators and participants came out in droves Sunday to celebrate the beginning of Spain's annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.

Barbados Beaches: Caribbean Island Is Going Green, People Are Taking Notice

Jul 06, 2014 09:58 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

Some countries and the U.S. media are impressed with Barbados' green initiative.

Ukraine Crisis News: New Ceasefire Possible as European Countries Push Rebels Into Talks

Jul 06, 2014 01:16 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ukrainian President Poroshenko informed EU foreign policy adviser Catherine Ashton that he is willing to resume talks.

Israel-Palestine News: Six Jews Arrested in Palestinian Teen's Death

Jul 06, 2014 01:07 PM EDT By Tequan Wright

Israel has apprehended six Jewish suspects accused of having involvement in the recent murder of a Palestinian teenager.

Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Double Agent Communicating With US Via Weather App

Jul 06, 2014 10:38 AM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

Investigators in Germany are demanding that the U.S. clear up accusations that a man working in German intelligence was really spying for the CIA. The man was arrested on suspicion of spying by officials Friday.

The European Union will try to dissuade Latin America from exporting food to Russia, following Russia's embargo on EU and U.S. food.

Vladimir Putin to Start Latin America Tour With Stops in Cuba, Argentina and Brazil

Jul 06, 2014 10:24 AM EDT By Payton Guion

Next week Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Latin America, during which he will visit Cuba, Argentina and Brazil.

Chilean Devil Stingray: Creature Goes Deeper in the Ocean Than Scientists Expected

Jul 06, 2014 09:56 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

The Chilean Devil Sting Ray can go as deep as a mile or more

Pope Francis News: His Holiness Calls Environmental Exploitation a Sin

Jul 05, 2014 08:02 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

Since Pope Francis was elected to the papacy in March 2013, he has voiced strong support for protecting Earth's environment and especially preserving the rain forests in his homeland, South America.

Airport Security: Tightened for Direct Flights to US Due to Possible New Bomb

Jul 05, 2014 07:29 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The new bombs could be harder to detect by airport security, so the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new security regulations for flights coming from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.