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Virginia Woman Charged for Lying About Promoting Islamic State and Trying to Bring Supporters to Syria via Facebook

A Virginia woman has been charged for promoting the Islamic State on social media and offering to help get an acquaintance into Syria to join the extremist group.

Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Synagogue Leaves 4 Dead

The attack, which happened during morning prayers, has left four dead. Carried out by two Palestinian family members, the attack has been hailed by some extremist groups as revenge for the death of Palestinian man, though authorities believe he committed suicide.

ISIS Killings and Beheading News: Man Shown in Terrorist Group Video Beheading US Aid Worker Reportedly an Islam Convert From France

Paris authorities said Monday that one of the Islamic State extremists involved in a video showing a beheaded U.S. aid worker and slaughtered Syrian soldiers is an Islamic convert Frenchman.

Mexico City Officer Charged in University Shooting

Mexico City government charged a police officer whose involvement in a shooting at Ciudad Universitaria, wounded a college student Saturday.

Missing Malaysia Flight MH17: Russia's Channel One TV Claims It Has Photo Proving Ukraine Shot Down Malaysia Flight 17

The U.S. government dismisses the new Russian report that a Ukraine fighter jet shot down the Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17.

Thousands Protest in US and Mexico for 43 Missing University Students: Strikes Planned in Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles

The disappearance of 43 missing students in Mexico sparked national protests throughout Mexico and the United States over the weekend.

Miss World 2014 Contestant Miss Honduras Missing: Boyfriend of Beauty Queen's Sister Arrested as Suspect

Honduran beauty queen Maria Jose Alvarado Muñoz has disappeared before the beginning of the Miss World Competition.

Domingo Zapata, Spanish-American Contemporary Artist, to Create American Flag Installation for World Trade Center

Renowned Spanish-American contemporary artist Domingo Zapata is planning to bring his creative and innovative touch to the lobby of One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, with a commemorative and colossal American flag installation.

Body parts Discovered in Several Packages Sent from Thailand to United States

Three packages sent from Thailand to the United States were discovered during routine screening to be filled with a multitude of human body parts

Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos Suspends Peace Talks With FARC Rebels After Kidnapping of Army General

Risking two years of negotiations and progress, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has called off talks with rebel group FARC following the kidnapping of an army general on Sundas for whom Santos has called a search.

Argentina Debt News: Latin American Country Reports an Ease in Inflation for October

According to a consumer price index published by the government of Argentina, the Latin American nation’s monthly inflation rate eased to 1.2 percent in the month of October.

South Sudan Conflict News: Supporters of Vice President Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir Reache Peace Deal

Nearly 11 months after war broke out in South Sudan, a peace deal has been forged between the two parties: the soldiers and rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar and the supporters of President Salva Kiir. The peace deal was reached Saturday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa.

Less Than 70% Of People In Latin America Identify As Catholics, Says New Pew Survey

Does this mean that people in Latin America have lost their faith in Catholicism? Probably not. Are the people of Latin America losing faith in the Catholic church? According to a new study, the percentage of devout Catholics - within Latin America - has significantly dropped from 90 percent to 70 percent within the 20th Century.

43 Missing Students in Mexico: Thousands Protest in Mexico City Over the Disappearance of 43 Students

Mexico reels after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September. Mexico has been reeling after the disappearance and presumed murder of 43 college students in September.

South Africa Pursues Legalization of Rhino Horn Trade to Curb Poaching

South Africa pursues legalization of rhino horn trade to curb poaching South Africa, which is home to the most rhinos in the world, is contemplating legalizing the rhino-horn trade in order to control the numbers of rhinos killed and curb the poaching problem.

At Least 10 Percent of World's Children Are in Forced Labor, US Department of Labor Study Finds

At least 10 percent of world's children are in forced labor A new survey revealed that at least 10 percent of the world's children are in forced labor and 40 percent of countries are not doing enough to protect the children, according to the Guardian.

Peter Kessig Beheading Video: ISIS Reportedly Beheads Journalist Peter Kessig, New Video Released

ISIS reportedly beheads Peter Kessig, new video released A former Army ranger who was a U. S. aid worker in Syria is reportedly dead, after the Islamic State released yet another video claiming to have beheaded Peter Kessig.

12 Women Die In India After Undergoing Sterilization

Twelve women died in India after undergoing sterilization, reports showed on Wednesday. Twelve women died in India after undergoing sterilization, reports showed on Wednesday.

Cuba Asks for Investment Money to Help Combat Its Economic Crisis

Cuba asked international companies on Monday to invest over $8 billion to help the island combat its economic crisis. The money would assist with kick-starting a centrally planned economy starved for cash and hamstrung by inefficiency.

ISIS Terrorist Group: Iraqi Army Breaks Islamic State Siege on Oil Refinery

Iraqi forces broke the Islamic State group's siege of the country's largest oil refinery in the northern town of Baiji Saturday, after jihadists had control of it for months.
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