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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.

Cannibals in Brazil Sold Pastries Stuffed With the Remains of Two Women

Three people accused of being a cannibal sect in northeastern Brazil will serve lengthy sentences for the deaths of two women.

13 Indian Women Dead After Ingesting Contaminated Drugs

Contaminated drugs are likely to blame for the deaths of 13 women in central India, according to officials Saturday

Missing Malaysia Flight MH17: Russian TV Channel Says It Has Photos of a Ukrainian Jet Shooting Down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

Russian state television has released a photograph taken by satellite that it believes shows a Ukrainian fighter jet shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

Colombian Mayor of Cali Rodrigo Guerrero Using Data Analysis to Fight Crime

Harvard grad and mayor of Colombian city tackles violence using scientific tool A mayor of a violent town in Colombia is using scientific techniques to curb crime in his city.

Polish Woman Wakes Up in Funeral Home After Being Declared Dead

An elderly woman in Poland was incorrectly declared dead on Nov. 6 and sent to a funeral home, only to wake up 11 hours later while in cold storage at the mortuary

WhatsApp Used to Warn of Impending Violence in Brazil

WhatsApp used to warn of coming violence in Brazil A forwarded message circulating in northern Brazil warned people to stay inside on the night of Nov.

Mexico Drug, Gang, and Crime News: Son of Sinaloa Cartel's Boss Captured in Mexico

Son of Sinaloa cartel's boss captured in Mexico The son of alleged Sinaloa drug cartel boss, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was captured on Thursday, a Mexican official announced, according to The Associated Press.

Boko Haram Girl Kidnapping: Militant Group Seizes Town Where Schoolgirls Were Kidnapped in April

Boko Haram seized town where schoolgirls were kidnapped in April The extremist Islamic group Boko Haram seized the Nigerian town of Chibok, where the more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped from earlier this year, The Associated Press reported.

Mexico Missing 43 Students: Former Mayor of Iguala Jose Luis Abarca Charged With Murder in Connection With Missing Students Case

The former mayor of the southern Mexican city of Iguala has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection to the disappearance of 43 student-teachers in September.

43 Missing Mexican Students: Parents in Mexico Desperate to Find Missing Boys

Parents are demanding the truth of what really happened to the 43 missing students that disappeared in late September.

Puerto Ricans Upset With Univision, Over 30,000 Facebook Users Vow to Boycott

Page now has almost 35,000 likes After massive layoffs at Univision Puerto Rico in October, a new Facebook page calling for a boycott of the company has been launched.

Alanis Morissette Dedicates Anthem to Female Costa Rican Coffee Growers

Director Lesley Chilcott's upcoming documentary, "A Small Section of the World" tells the "inspirational story about a group of women from a remote farming region in Costa Rica whose ideas sparked a revolution in the coffee growing world."Grammy-winning, Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette teamed up with renowned Costa Rican musician Carlos "Tapado" Vargas to create a powerful anthem for the film, called "The Morning."

Ebola Virus Outbreak Update: Islamic Cleric's Death Raises Ebola Concerns in Mali

Global authorities said Wednesday that the deaths of a cleric and a nurse from the Ebola virus in Mali went unnoticed and the country is struggling to prevent a major outbreak.

Sweden Shows Photo Evidence of Illegal Mystery Submarine in Its Waters

Sweden shared proof that a small foreign submarine illegally traveled in its waters last month, according to a top military officer Friday.

ISIS Terrorist Group: Islamic State to Mint Its Own Currency

The Islamic State announced Thursday that it will mint its own currency launching an official Islamic State Financial System. The Treasury Department announced that it will mint silver, gold and copper coins.
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