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Rob Ford News and Quotes: Former Mayor and Admitted Crack Cocaine User Says Family Will 'Never' Give Up as Toronto Elects New Leader

So long, Rob Ford. We hardly knew ye. Actually, we knew quite a lot about ye. Too much about ye; lots of personal stuff. Well, so long anyway.

Kim Jong Un Health: South Korea's Version of CIA Claims to Have Solved Mystery of North Korea Leader's Temporary Disappearance

The National Intelligence Service, South Korea's version of the CIA, claims to have uncovered the truth to what happened to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when he went missing last month.

Price of Cocoa Falls as Harvesting in West Africa Increases and Demand Decreases

As of Oct. 27, for the first time since May, cocoa futures ended below $3,000 a ton and that could smell trouble to demands.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Verdict: Prosecutors to Appeal 'Blade Runner's' 5-Year Prison Sentence, Conviction for Killing Reeva Steenkamp

South African prosecutors announced Monday that they will appeal the sentence and conviction handed to Oscar Pistorius, who was found guilty of culpable murder and sentenced to five years in prison last week.

Iraq Bomb Attacks Leaves at Least 34 Dead

Two bomb attacks killed at least 34 people and injured dozens in and around Baghdad, Monday. Two bomb attacks killed at least 34 people and injured dozens in and around Baghdad Monday.

Uruguay Elections May Affect Legalization of Marijuana

Uruguay's first round of elections this past weekend may change the law that legalized marijuana late last year.

Hong Kong Protests Update: Counter-Protesters Clash With Journalists

Hong Kong protests have been riled up for the past month and Sunday, counter-protesters turned their anger towards journalists.

South Korea News: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Capt. Lee Joon-seok Whose Capsized Ferry Killed 294 in April

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for Lee Joon-seok, the former captain of the sank Sewol ferry.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: New York Doctor's Condition Now Serious, Quarantined New Jersey Healthcare Worker Shows No Symptoms, American UN Ambassador Visits Ebola-Stricken Africa Region

American UN Ambassador visiting countries stricken with Ebola virus outbreak, New York doctor's condition serious, and New Jersey nurse quarantined under controversial program is symptom free and doesn't think politicians should make health decisions.

Brazil President Election 2014: Dilma Rousseff Calls for Unity After Defeating Aécio Neves By Over 3M Votes

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected for a second term in a runoff election Sunday, the Globo network reported. In a race that had tightened considerably toward the end, the incumbent defeated former Minas Gerais Gov. Aécio Neves by a difference of about 3.4 million votes.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News: Exit Polls Show Increasing Support for President Petro Poroshenko, Pro-Western Groups

Exit polls show that President Petro Poroshenko's political bloc, along with other pro-Europe groups, took a decisive lead in the elections Sunday.

US Court Sentences Former FARC Commander to 27 Years in Prison

The former FARC leader was sentenced for holding three Americans hostage for two years. The Americans were working as contractors in anti-drug smuggling operations.

US Returns More Than 40 Stolen Ancient Artifacts to Peru

Ancient pre-Columbian artifacts as well as colonial paintings were returned to Peru after three repatriation ceremonies in Boston, San Antonio and Denver.

ISIS Terrorist Group News: US Investigating Allegations of Chemical Weapon Use Against Iraq

The United States is investigating allegations that the Islamic State militants used chemical weapons against Iraqi forces.

President Maduro Calls for Review of Venezuela's Ties with Spain

Following a meeting between the Spanish prime minister and the wife of imprisoned opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, Maduro has called into question Spain's relationship with Venezuela.

Guerrero, Mexico Gov. Angel Aguirre Resigns After Requests Following Protests Over 43 Missing University Students

Gov. Angel Aguirre, the governor of the state of Guerrero in Mexico, where 43 university students disappeared a month ago, has resigned as local citizens and students continue protesting. Aguirre's replacement will be appointed by the state's legislature.

Ebola Outbreak 2014: Millions of Experimenal Vaccines Expected by 2015, WHO Says

The World Health Organization announced that by the end of next year, there will be millions of Ebola vaccines ready for delivery. Two companies are reportedly working to develop vaccines for the deadly virus, and trials will begin within the next couple of months.

Queen Elizabeth II Twitter Account: Queen of England Sends First Tweet

The reigning monarch of the U.K., Queen Elizabeth, joined the social media world of Twitter Friday by sending out her first 140-character message.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Update: 'Blade Runner' May Face Murder Charge as Prosecutors Seek to Appeal Verdict

Although Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of murder and sentenced to a five years in prison for the fatal shooting his girlfriend, there is still a possibility that the South African track star could face a murder conviction and 15 years behind bars.

Hong Kong Protests: Kenny G Angered Chinese Government With Visit to Protester's Site

Chinese government warned American jazz musician Kenny G to not meddle in domestic politics, after seeing a photo he posted of him near Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest site.
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