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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Felt in Johannesburg, Pretoria; 1 Dead

Several people also were caught in mines near the epicenter
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Qatar Airways Hoax: Fighter Jets Escort Airbus A330 After Pilot Reports Suspicious Package; Suspect Arrested

Pilot was concerned about a suspicious device
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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.

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.
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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.
Europe's 100th Commemoration of World War I

Europe Commemorates 100th Anniversary of World War I

Europe commemorated those lost in World War I, which began 100 years ago this Monday.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Colombia vs. Peru: Which Nation Has Fastest-Growing Economy?

Colombia has benefited from stable prices as well as smart reforms and projects to boost the economy.
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China Earthquake 2014: 367 Dead, 1,8000 Injured After 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake

Over 300 dead and thousands injured in an earthquake that struck China on Sunday.
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Terrorist Torture News: UK Seeking to Cover Role in 'Extraordinary Rendition' of Suspects?

The UK is seeking to cover its role in helping the US torture terrorist suspects

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says Nation Will Shelter Palestinian Children

Maduro has promised to build an orphanage for Palestinian children and will ask permission from the Palestinian state to find Venezuelan foster parents for some children.
65 Dead & Over 100 Injured In Kunshan Factory Blast

GM Asks Chinese Supplier: Switch Providers After Deadly Explosion

After a explosion that left dozens dead and hundreds injured GM is asking its Chinese supplier to switch providers.
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Argentines Not Yet Concerned About Effects of Default

Argentina defaulted on its debts last week, and a U.S. federal court prevented Argentina from making debt payments on restructured debts until paying off $1.5 billion to hedge funds. Still, life in the country is continuing as usual.
Anti-Communist Party Dissenters Hacked Wenzhou TV Station

Anti-Communist Hackers Attack China State Media, Project Images of Tiananmen Square Massacre on TV for Four Hours

Hackers disrupted state television in one Chinese city with various dissenting messages and images, sending the government scrambling to contain the situation.
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ISIS Seizes 3 Iraq Towns, Oil Field and Dam; 200,000 Sinjar Residents Flee

Islamic State fighters seized three small towns in northern Iraq, as well as an oil field and the country's largest dam Sunday.
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Central American Leaders Visit US: Discuss Migrant Children, Some Call It an Apology Tour

What can the Central American leaders do?

Chile and Japan Focus on Copper Mining: President Michele Bachelet Aims to Make Country 'Enormous Entryway'

During Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Latin American tour, he has strengthened ties with Chile, particularly in the mining sector.
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