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Volkswagen Reportedly Spied on Brazilian Union Leaders in the 1980s

VW passed on union information to Brazil's military dictatorship German carmaker Volkswagen AG spied on Brazilian union leaders throughout the 1980s and passed on information gathered about wages and other sensitive topics to the country's military dictatorship.

Kate Middleton & Prince William Baby News: Royal Couple Expecting Second Baby

Kate Middleton is supposed to be less than 12 weeks pregnant. Prince George is going to be a big brother. It's been confirmed that Kate Middleton is pregnant with her second child, notes the Washington Post The British Monarchy's Twitter account confirmed the news earlier on Monday.

US Continues Airstrikes Against Islamic Extremists in Iraq and Somalia

The strikes targeted ISIS positions near the Haditha Dam in Iraq and also the Al-Shabab leadership, killing their commanded Ahmed Godane.

Big Pharma: GSK, Merck, Pfizer Criticized for Profit-Making Mindset in Case of Ebola Vaccine

Big Pharma criticized for profit-making mindset in case of Ebola vaccine Big Pharma is under attack for preventing a widespread vaccine for Ebola to be on the market, since they determined there was no "business case" for it, The Independent reported.

New Zealand's Internet Crashes: Thousands Clicked Fake Celebrity Nudes Link

New Zealand's Internet crashed over the weekend as thousands accidentally installed malware trying to view celebrity nude photos.

Graphene Uses: EU Catching up in Race to Profit off Carbon Material

EU catching up to race for profiting off of graphene uses One of the newest materials that has been used for cell phones is now being tested for other uses, including for internal medical delivery, and is being backed by billions from the European government.

Rabies Outbreak: China Euthanizes 5000 Dogs and Will Vaccinate Another 100,000

Authorities in China culled nearly 5000 dogs in after at least 4 people have died of rabies in recent months..

Abu Qatada: Muslim Cleric Denounces ISIS Killing Two American Journalists

Radical Islamic Abdu Qatada denounces ISIS killing two American Journalists as he awaits the verdict of his trail concerning his involvement in a 2000 terrorist plot.

North Korea: Government Will Prosecute American Matthew Miller

Miller will be tried on Sept. 14 by the North Korean Supreme Court. The U.S. has offered to send an ambassador to the Asian country but the offer has been rejected twice.

Spotlight on Marina Silva: Silva in the Running to Becoming Brazil's First Black President

Who is Marina Silva? Where did she come from? Marina Silva is the rising star of her political party and is in the running to becoming Brazil's first black president.

David Cameron: Former MI6 Director Says Ex-Jihadis Should be Allowed Back into the Country

Former Mi6 director says ex-jihadis should be allowed back into the country Jihadis in Syria and Iraq from the U. K. should be encouraged to come home because a repenting individual may be able to shed light on the Islamic State, a former global counter-terrorism director told the Guardian.

Mo Farah: First British Runner to Win Great North Run Since 1985

Mo Farah is the First British Runner to Win the Great North Run Since 1985 For the first time in since 1985, a British male runner has won the Great North Run men's run in North East England.

Alejandro Toledo: Peruvian Congress Unanimously Decides to Denounce Former President for Money Laundering

The Peruvian Congress voted unanimously to condemn the former president and his wife and have asked the attorney general's office to charge all involved.

Francisco Flores: Former President of El Salvador Hands Himself in Over Corruption Charges

Flores has been put under house arrest until his trial for corruption after he allegedly misappropriated millions in earthquake relief aid money.

Love Hotels Get Fancier in Mexico

Love hotels get fancier in Mexico Discretion and privacy were the name of the game, but now luxury and comfort are available at some "love hotels" in Mexico, according to The Guardian.

Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: Sierra Leone to Go Under Lockdown, But Will It Help?

The country will enact a three-day lockdown to assess who is infected and prevent the spread of the disease, despite protests from international health organizations.

Bon Bini, Bienviendo and Welcome to Aruba: A Nation That Thrives on Multiculturalism and Multilingualism

Aruba draws tourists due to its natural beauty, its multicultural and multilingual convictions, and its promise and slogan that it is "One Happy Island."

US Private Jet Crashes off Jamaica Coast: Real Estate Executive Larry Glazer & Wife Jane Lost Consciousness While Flying from NY to FL

Fighter jets were deployed before they entered Cuban airspace. A private jet that was destined for Florida from New York crashed off Jamaica after the two people on board reportedly lost consciousness on Friday.

Crazed London Man Beheads Elderly Woman in Her Edmonton Garden With a Machete

A young man viciously decapitated an 82-year-old woman named Palmira Silva in her north London home on Thursday. The man had been tormenting residents in the Edmonton area as he brandished a machete.

Mexican Government Chooses Norman Foster and Fernando Romero's 'World's Most Sustainable' Design for Mexico City Airport

The Mexican government has chosen a design by Norman Foster and Fernando Romero as the winner for Mexico City's new airport.
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