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India's Modi Jabs at Pakistan, Encourages Yoga in U.N. Address

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday he wants to hold bilateral talks with neighboring Pakistan "without a shadow of terrorism," a day after Pakistan's prime minister expressed frustration with stalled talks over Kashmir.

Japanese Troops Head For Volcano After Eruption Leaves Missing, at Least 40 Injured

More than 500 Japanese military and police set out on Sunday to search the peak of a volcano popular with hikers a day after its sudden eruption trapped hundreds on the mountain for hours, amid conflicting reports about missing and injured climbers.

Italy PM Renzi Attacks Establishment Resistance, Vows to Press on

Facing rumors that he could face pressure to quit, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzihit back on Sunday against criticism from business leaders and dared his opponents to challenge him in parliament.

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protesters Defiant as Police Use Tear Gas

Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas to disperse pro-democracy protests on Sunday and baton-charged a crowd blocking a key road in the government district in defiance of official warnings against illegal demonstrations.

Frenchman's Murder Puts Algeria Back on The Shifting Map of Jihad

When a little-known group of Algerian militants beheaded a French tourist last week, they were not only lashing out at the West, but also staking an unmistakable claim in the shifting ground of jihadist power politics.

EU's Juncker Team Faces Make-or-Break Hearings

The next 10 days could make or break a plan to reshape the European Unionunder new management in an attempt to revive the economy and regain trust among its half-billion people.

Adidas Fights to Draw Top Talent to HQ in Sleepy Bavarian Town

Adidas needs world-class designers, brand experts and technical whizzkids to improve its image against U.S. rival Nike , but persuading them to move to its headquarters in rural Germany is difficult.

Low-Cost? Low Chance For Air France and Lufthansa

Venerable old airlines Lufthansa and Air France know the smart money is in the low-cost market -Ryanair raised its forecasts again on Thursday - but powerful labor unions are keeping them from the bounty.

Yemenis Demonstrate to Press Houthi Rebels to Quit Sanaa

Hundreds of Yemenis demonstrated in Sanaa on Sunday demanding that Houthirebels who had seized control of the capital last week leave, a day after the Shi'ite Muslim fighters attacked the home of the intelligence chief.

Scientists Grapple With Ethics in Rush to Release Ebola Vaccines

Normally it takes years to prove a new vaccine is both safe and effective before it can be used in the field. But with hundreds of people dying a day in the worst ever outbreak of Ebola, there is no time to wait.

British PM 'Kicking Himself' After Saying Queen Purred at Scotland Vote

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday apologized for revealing details of Queen Elizabeth's relief that Scotland had voted to keep the United Kingdom intact, saying he was kicking himself very hard for the breach of protocol.

United Nations General Assembly 2014: Immigration to US Needs to be Addressed by UNGA, Says El Salvador President

El Salvador's president spoke before the United Nations about decreasing poverty levels, quality of life and migration of children that's also affecting Central America.

Argentina Default & Debt News 2014: Country Faces Contempt Hearing in NY and $50,000 Daily Penalty Over Hedge Fund Battle

U.S. Federal Judge Thomas Griesa has scheduled the Argentina government for a contempt hearing on Monday in New York over its failure to follow a court order to pay off hold-out hedge fund owners.

Brazil: Favelas to Be Incorporated by Microsoft and Google Maps

Brazilian favelas to be incorporated by Microsoft and Google maps Brazilian slums have long been left out of modern maps, but a combination of escalated violence and the attention that the World Cup brought to the area has brought that to light -- Google and Microsoft are now including the favelas in Rio de Janiero on maps.

Egypt: Grindr Warns Against Crackdown on LGBT Community, Using Social Media to Entrap Gay Men

Egyptian gay men face increased persecution in the Middle Eastern nation and now the government is turning to social media to find gay men, entrapping them in situations that are considered immoral by the government.

Brazil: Mosquitoes with Dengue Suppressant Released into Neighborhoods

Mosquitoes with dengue suppressant released into Brazilian neighborhoods Mosquitoes carrying a bacteria that suppresses dengue fever are being released in Brazil, Vietnam, Australia and Indonesia in hopes of getting rid of the disease, BBC reported.

Santiago: Authorities Investigate Man Killed by Blast for Terrorist Ties

Authorities are investigating man killed by blast in Santiago for terrorist ties A man killed by a bomb in a neighborhood in Chile's capital is being investigate for ties to terrorists, Vice News reported.

Mexico City: New Airport Will Be Most Eco-friendly in the World

Mexico City's new airport will be the most eco-friendly in the world Air travel is still criticized for having a large carbon footprint, but Mexico's new airport will help counter the reputation for the industry, even if only minimally, by holding the title of most eco-friendly airport in the world.

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Cuba Sends More Medical Professionals to West Africa

Cuba sends more medical professionals to fight Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa Cuba announced it will be sending 300 more nurses to help fight the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, Reuters reported.

Mexico Arrests 8 Soldiers for Killing of 22 Drug Cartel Members: Source Claims Civilians Were Executed

The soldiers are believed to have executed the drug cartel members though the soldiers claim they died in a gun fight back in June 30.
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