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Alleged Bodies Of 'Non-human Beings' Shown In Mexican Congress

The purported mummified remains were exhibited in two small display cases on Tuesday -- the first time the Mexican Congress has officially addressed the issue of possible extraterrestrial life.

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NASA To Publish Long-awaited UFO Report

The US space agency announced last year it was reviewing evidence regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs -- which has replaced the term "UFO" in official parlance.

Colombia Mulls Future Of Massive Coal Mine As Water Dries Up

Colombia's massive El Cerrejon coal mine has landed in the crosshairs of President Gustavo Petro, who has blamed the open-pit operation for plunging the local Indigenous community into a severe water crisis.

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Spanish Football Chief Rubiales To Quit Over World Cup Kiss Scandal - Reports

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will quit his post after being roundly condemned by the football world and beyond for forcibly kissing a Spain player on the mouth following the Women's World Cup final, several media outlets reported Thursday.

Ecuador Votes In Presidential Election Dominated By Security Woes

The small South American country has in recent years become a playground for foreign drug mafia seeking to export cocaine, stirring up a brutal war between local gangs.

Guatemala Votes In Tense Runoff, With Fears Of Interference

Guatemalans head to the polls Sunday in a presidential runoff marked by the harassment of a surprise frontrunner, who has fired up voters with his promises to end the rot of corruption.

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Colombian President's Son Arrested On Money Laundering Charges

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's son Nicolas was arrested Saturday on charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment in a scandal linked to Petro's election campaign, officials said.

Search For Missing Paused In Colombia After Landslide Kills 15

The army announced it was deploying about 80 soldiers to aid in the search effort.

Russia's Putin Will Not Attend BRICS Summit: South Africa

South Africa is the current chair of the BRICS group, a gathering of heavyweights that also includes Brazil, Russia, India and China, which sees itself as a counterweight to Western economic domination.