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Living In Purgatory Between Mexico and U.S.
Thousands of unwanted people live between the borders of these two countries
WATCH: These Dance Moves May Get You Death Threats in Kurdistan
A racy new music video by Kurdish pop singer Helly Luv has gone viral, but also angered some in conservative Kurdistan
North Korea’s Kim Spending Big on Cars, Cognac, Pianos
State spending on luxury items rose from an average of $300 million a year under Kim Jong Il, to $645.8 million in 2012
WATCH: Ukraine’s Protesters Battle Police in Dramatic Live Video of Crackdown
It appears government efforts to squash three months of protests in the Ukrainian capital have reached a dramatic climax. On Tuesday, after failed negotiations, clashes between opponents of President Viktor Yanukovych and security forces re-ignited. Kiev police report at least nine deaths and many now expect a crackdown on protesters …
What Makes Indonesia A Hot Spot On the Ring of Fire?
A volcano erupted on Indonesia’s most populated island, sending a huge plume of ash and sand 17 km (10 miles) into the air while triggering the evacuation of more than 100,000 people. The Indonesian archipelago lies atop one of the most seismically active zones of the earth, according to the USGS, and this is yet another instance of …
Oscar Pistorius Speaks of ‘Pain and Sorrow’ Over Reeva Steenkamp Shooting
The South African sprint star made a rare public statement on the anniversary of Steenkamp’s death
This is What Much of Java Looks After the Eruption of Mount Kelud
Thousands have been evacuated and cities are covered in ash
Afghanistan Frees 65 Suspected Militants, Angering U.S.
The U.S. says the prisoners could now pose a security threat to Afghan and international troops
Venezuela Seeks Opposition Leader’s Arrest After Protests Turned Deadly
Venezuelan authorities sought on Thursday to arrest an opposition leader in the wake of violent anti-government protests that left three people dead and nearly two dozen injured. It was the worst unrest since President Nicolas …
Elephants Face Growing Threats in Central Africa
Park rangers are fighting well-armed, highly-skilled groups in the battle over central Africa’s elephants
Nine Killer Whales Die In Rare Mass Beaching in New Zealand
The loss represents a severe blow to the country’s orca population
Thousands Marry in South Korean Mass Wedding
More than 2,000 couples wed at the global headquarters of the Unification Church