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Ebola: Agencies Fighting Virus Outbreak Need $1 Billion

Agencies fighting Ebola virus outbreak need $1 billion A week after the World Health of Organization announced that fighting the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa would cost $600 million, the United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon announced it was in need of $1 billion to do so.

House, Senate Pass Defense Authorization for Syrian Rebels Against Islamic State, Obama 'Pleased' With Bipartisan Support

Putting aside their political affiliations, Congress has passed authorization to combat the Islamic State militant group before going on recess, and it is ready for President Barack Obama's signature.

ISIS Releases New Propaganda Video: Terror Group Uses British Journalist John Cantlie to Film a Series of 'Programs' [Watch]

The Iraq and Syria-based ISIS, or ISIL, has branched out from its beheading videos. Its new video is entitled 'Lend Me Your Ears, Messages from the British Detainee John Cantlie.'

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Guinea Villagers Kill Eight Health Workers and Journalists

The eight workers were attacked by villagers after they began spreading disinfectant around the village. The bodies were discovered by the government delegation sent on Thursday.

Chile Arrests Three Suspects in Santiago Bombing Attacks

The three suspects were arrested early Thursday morning after a police investigation led to one one of the culprits behind the bombings.

Alibaba IPO Stock & Shares Update: Trade Opens Higher Than Expected Despite Delay

Despite delay, trading opened higher than expected Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba had its initial public offering debut delayed for two hours on Friday because of an imbalance of orders over the much-hyped IPO.

Scotland Independence Vote Results 2014: Voters Say 'No' to Secession

Scotland votes 55 to 45 in favor of staying in the United Kingdom, but Scots remind London of its promise for further autonomy if they remained in the Union.

ISIS Terrorist Group News: Australian Police Arrest 15 Suspected Islamic Terrorists

The men planned gruesome attacks involving public beheadings in Australia's largest city, Sydney. The arrest involved around 800 law enforcement officers.

Maria Conchita Alonso May Lose Venezuelan Citizenship Over Anti-Government Views

Maria Conchita Alonso goes on to call Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro an illegitimate president.

Scotland Independence Vote: English Residents in Scotland Lean Towards 'No'

On Thursday, September 18, voters headed to the polls in Scotland for an historic referendum that will decide whether or not the country will declare independence from the United Kingdom.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Russia Applauds Ukrainian Decision on Rebel-Held Regions

Ukraine parliament grants some autonomy to eastern areas In a rare bit of cordiality between the two opposing nations, Russia said Ukraine took a "step in the right direction" by giving special status to two regions held by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.

New Book 'Club Soccer 101' Guides New Fans Through Post-World Cup Action

With the 2014 World Cup now in the rear-view, Luke Dempsey's entertaining book "Club Soccer 101" helps new-school soccer fans and sports history wonks learn more about professional club teams from around the world -- including La Liga, Bundesliga, English Premier League (EPL), Liga MX, and Major League Soccer (MLS) -- with his new book further helping them understand the passion of "the beautiful game."

Marina Silva to Push Cuba Toward Democracy, Work on Relationship With US if She Wins 2014 Brazil Presidential Race

A month ago, Marina Silva entered the race to become the president of Brazil, after the candidate from her Socialist Party was killed in a plane crash. Now the candidate, who is in a head-to-head race against the incumbent, has given her first foreign interview since joining the race.

Chilean Independence Day 2014: Fiestas Patrias Celebrations Begin!

The two-day Fiestas Patrias, or Dieciocho, marks Thursday, Sept. 18 as Chilean Independence Day, commemorating the beginning of Chilean independence from Spain, and Friday, Sept. 19 as the "Day of Glories of the Army."

Bad Measles Vaccine Kills Nearly 50 Children in Syria

As many as 50 children have died as of Wednesday after receiving potentially spoiled or sabotaged measles vaccines in an area in northwestern Syria

Chinese Government Hacked US Military Contractors

Senate investigators confirmed Wednesday that Chinese government-linked hackers infiltrated digital networks of private companies working for the U.S. military.

Richard III Life and Death Revealed

The English king Richard III's remains reveal new details on how the former royal lost his life on the battlefield.

Guam Earthquake: Magnitude 6.7 Quake Rocks Island

Quake was seven times more powerful than recent California earthquake A magnitude 6. 7 earthquake hit Guam on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of power on the island but not much other damage, according to a report from USA Today.

Spain Aims to Block Referendum Seeking Separate Sate of Catalonia

Spain aims to block referendum seeking a separate state of Catalonia While Scotland prepares to vote on its independence from U. K. , another part of Europe is fighting to secede from its parent country to recognize a long-standing cultural divide.

Israel, Palestine Reach Deal on Reconstruction in Gaza Strip

United Nations brokered the deal Israel and Palestine continue to move forward following 50 days of fighting between the two, as the sides reached a deal to begin the reconstruction process in the battered Gaza Strip enclave.