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Indonesia's Execution of Drug Convicts Angers Brazil, The Netherlands

Jan 18, 2015 12:09 AM EST

Brazil and The Netherlands recalled their ambassadors to Indonesia for consultation, following the Saturday midnight execution of six drug smugglers, including two from the two nations.

Meet The New Bruce Lee (Video)

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 01:38 PM EST

An unnamed four-year-old Chinese boy is on his way to becoming social media's latest viral sensation as he displays his skill using the Japanese martial art weapon nunchuck with a skill like the original Kung Fu master, deceased actor Bruce Lee.

The 'True Story' of The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven … is False

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 09:52 AM EST

Instead of "The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven," the title of the book by 16-year-old Alex Malarkey should have been "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie."

Awkward Moments at Kerry’s Tribute to Paris Terror Victims

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 08:49 AM EST

His fluent but American-accented French failed to save U.S. State Secretary John Kerry from awkward moments when he paid tribute to the Paris terror victims on Friday.

President Benigno Aquino welcoming Pope Francis

Pope Visit: Who Kissed the Ring of the Fisherman?

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 04:30 AM EST

Despite Typhoon Amang, Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Saturday morning at the Tacloban Airport, wearing a yellow raincoat - just like the estimated 1 million residents who attended the Eucharistic celebration - to protect him from the rain.

Death by Firing Squad: Indonesia to Execute 6 Drug Smugglers at Midnight

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 04:13 AM EST

Jakarta will push through with the scheduled execution of six drug smugglers on Saturday midnight, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said. He assured that ending the life of the six by firing squad - five foreigners and a local woman - would not affect Jakarta's ties with foreign governments.

High Court Sets Stage for Historic Ruling on Gay Rights

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 12:50 AM EST

The question if states have the power to ban gay marriages would finally be settled after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear same-sex wedding prohibitions in four states, hopefully putting an end to patchwork decisions on the issue.

Florida Police Lambasted for Using Mug Shots of Black People in Practice Target Shooting

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 11:52 PM EST

Some police departments never learn their lessons. After anti-police sentiments led to violent demonstrations across different cities in the U.S. and led to the shooting of two NYPD cops while seated inside their patrol as a result of the death of several blacks in the hands of white cops, they still apparently view blacks as criminals.

Target Aims to Move Out of Canada

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 10:19 AM EST

Wrong business strategies made American retail giant Target lose its aim for profits after it entered Canada in 2013.

China Corruption Includes Sending Fake Pilgrims to Mecca

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 08:44 AM EST

From top to bottom, corruption continues to pervade China that even the sending of Uighur Muslim pilgrims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is an opportunity for local officials to earn extra money illegally.

Tougher Fines For Unruly Chinese Plane Passengers Broached

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 08:29 AM EST

The air rage of Chinese passengers that had made headlines appear to have no end. Another incident of plane emergency door opening happened on Monday, two days after a Chinese traveler did the same mischief and placed the lives of fellow passengers at risk.

Beijing Smog Worsens as Pm2.5 Particulates Hit 568 Micrograms per Cubic Meter

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 06:12 AM EST

After enjoying cleaner air briefly in 2014 when offices and factories were closed for several days as Beijing hosted the APEC Summit, residents of the capital city are back to wearing face masks.

Federal Judge Rules 300 Gay Marriages in Michigan are Legal

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 02:02 AM EST

Another federal judge has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, adding to the patchwork of court decisions that are contradictory and making a federal Supreme Court ruling necessary to put finality to the issue.

Pope Francis Condemns Killing For Religion, But Cautions Against Insulting Others' Faith

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 15, 2015 10:57 PM EST

Pope Francis gave a fresh perspective of faith and recent terrorism incidents related to religion while aboard Sri Lanka Airlines on his way to a 5-day apostolic visit to the Philippines.

House Votes to Revoke Legal Protection for Millions of Immigrants

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 15, 2015 08:38 AM EST

While the House voted on Wednesday to kill major provisions of the immigration policy of U.S. President Barack Obama that would provide legal protection to millions of immigrants, 26 Republicans crossed party lines and rejected the amendment that would reverse the president's 2012 executive action.