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University Sex Brothel Bust: Two Pimps Arrested After Operating Prostitution Ring at UK University Dorms

More than 50 women were rescued when the two pimps were arrested for illegally using university dorms as a brothel.

FARC and Paramilitary Successor Groups Terrorize Afro-Colombian Municipality in Colombia

Human Rights Watch has documented the abuses occurring in Tumaco since 2013, compiling evidence that FARC is guilty of offenses against community members, including committing acts of sexual violence in the region during 2013 and 2014

Discovery of Dead Palestinian Teen Incites Clashes in Jerusalem

The discovery of a dead Palestinian teen has prompted clashes in Jerusalem following the deaths of three abducted Israeli teens in the West Bank.

Afghanistan Military Base Shooting: U.S. General Killed, 15 Others Wounded in Internal Attack at U.S. Training Academy

A U.S. Army major general was fatally shot when a man dressed in an Afghan Army uniform opened fire Tuesday at a military base in Afghanistan. 15 others, including a German brigadier general and both American and Afghan troops, were wounded in the attack.

Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics: Brazil's Sewage-Filled Guanabara Bay Still a Concern for Sailing Teams

Pollution of the Guanabara Bay continues to be a concern for sailors as they prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

World Bank Announces $200 Million in Aid to Curb Ebola Outbreak

World Bank president, and former WHO member, said the world has to help the African nations financially as the outbreak of Ebola takes a toll.

Russia Ukraine Conflict Update: Vladimir Putin 'Improvising' Strategies in Ukraine, Experts Say

Experts contend that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have an overarching plan for how to deal with the crisis in Ukraine.

US-Africa Leaders Summit 2014: United States Commits to $14 billion Investment in Africa

In addition to some of the biggest corporations committing billions in investments in Africa, native African and popular artist Akon is doing his part to help the continent continue on its path to development.

Cease-Fire Begins as Israel Withdraws Troops From Gaza

A cease-fire has begun in Israel and Gaza, and Israel has withdrawn troops from the Gaza Strip. A new 72-hour cease-fire took effect in Israel and Gaza Tuesday morning, halting the nearly monthlong onslaught of violence.

Argentina Explosion: Fatal Gas Plant Blast Under Investigation

A plant explosion in Argentina killed 1, injured a few others and left thousands without power over the weekend.

Earthquake in South Africa: Magnitude 5.3 Quake Felt in Johannesburg, Pretoria; 1 Dead

Several people also were caught in mines near the epicenter A magnitude 5. 3 earthquake hit the South African mining town of Orkney on Tuesday, killing one man when the wall of an unused building fell on top of him, according to a BBC report.

Qatar Airways Hoax: Fighter Jets Escort Airbus A330 After Pilot Reports Suspicious Package; Suspect Arrested

Pilot was concerned about a suspicious device Fighter jets had to escort a passenger plane to its landing at Manchester Airport on Tuesday after a suspicious device was reported by the pilot.

Communist Cuba Airs Reports of USAID's Secret Program to Spark Rebellion, Cubans React

Cubans are reacting to a report of a U.S. Agency for International Development program that secretly sent Latin Americans to Cuba in an effort to spark rebellion under the guise of using health and civic programs to inspire political progress.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak NYC 2014: Patient in New York 'Unlikely' to Have Ebola

Man had been in West Africa, but doctors are hopeful it's not the virus. A man was admitted to New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday with symptoms similar to those out the Ebola virus that is ravaging West Africa, according to CNN.

San Francisco Man Recycles Smartphones, Solar Panels Into Device Aimed to Stop Poaching, Deforestation in Amazon Rainforest

Topher White, a 32-year-old from San Francisco, has repurposed smartphones to help protect the Amazon rainforest.

US and Mexican Officials Discuss Ways to Curb Border Violence

U.S. and Mexican officials met to discuss ways to curb Border Patrol's use of force at the U.S./Mexico border over the weekend.

US Court Decides Argentina defaults, US Banks Consider Buying out Bondholders

Several banks are in discussions how to buy Argentina's bonds held by U.S. investors following the country's default last week after the federal court ruling by Judge Griesa.

Europe Commemorates 100th Anniversary of World War I

Europe commemorated those lost in World War I, which began 100 years ago this Monday. Cities around the world dimmed their lights and held ceremonies Monday to commemorate the day "the war to end all wars" began 100 years ago.

ISIS Militants Capture More Iraqi Towns, UN Warns of Humanitarian 'Tragedy'

Islamist insurgents from the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq have captured more towns in Iraq, prompting thousands to evacuate.

USAID Reportedly Sent Latin Americans to Communist Cuba to Secretly Spark Rebellion: Workers Paid $5.41 Per Hour

A U.S. Agency for International Development program reportedly sent Latin Americans to Cuba in secrent in an effort to spark rebellion.