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Israel Gaza Conflict and Violence: FAA Suspending Flights to Israel Until Further Notice

Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines all cancelling flights The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling flights into Tel Aviv, Israel until further notice after a rocket attack occurred nearby.

Global Warming Facts: June 2014 Was Hottest June in Recorded History, Month's Global Temperature Above Average Since 1976

According to the National Climatic Data Center's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, June 2014 was the hottest June ever recorded.

Obama Administration, United Nations and Peace Groups Call out for Ceasefire in Gaza

Update on the situation in Gaza following the two week offensive by Israeli forces and the Obama Administration, United Nations and Peace Groups calling for ceasefire.

Child Immigration News: President Obama to Meet With Central American Leaders Over Crisis

President Obama will meet with leaders from Central America to discuss ways to curb the high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States.

Russia and Ukraine Conflict: Secretary of State John Kerry Criticizes Putin Over Malaysia Airlines Crash

Secretary of State John Kerry opened up about the overwhelming evidence pointing to Russia's involvement in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash last week and called on the European Union to put pressure on Russia and hold the country accountable.

Norberto Odebrecht, Founder of PremierLatin American Engineering Firm, Dies at 93

Noberto Odebrecht, the founder of the one of the biggest engineering firms in Latin America, died Sunday at 93.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Opens 'Congress of Peace'

Leader looking to make a deal with rebels to end 50-year war. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who will be inaugurated for a second term Aug. 7, said on Sunday that Colombia's new legislature will be a "Congress of peace," according to Reuters.

Spanish Police Arrest Alleged Colombian Drug Lord

The arrested is said to be the leader of notorious organization dating to the 1980s Spanish police have arrested the alleged leader of a Colombian organized crime outfit that is accused of smuggling cocaine and at least 400 murders, according to a report from The Telegraph.

Malaysia Flight MH17 Crash: Pro-Russia Separatists Send Black Boxes, Human Remains to Investigators

Following criticism from Western leaders, pro-Russia rebels are sending black boxes and human remains from downed Flight MH17 to Malaysian and Dutch investigators.

Israel & Gaza Strip Breaking News: 13 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Clashes as Palestinian Death Toll Rises

Thirteen Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza Sunday as they tried to eliminate a Hamas tunnel. The Israeli military prevented two more terrorist cells from infiltrating southern Israel via tunnels Monday as fighting raged on between Israel and Hamas.

AIDS Epidemic Cure: Disease Could Be Eradicated by 2030, UNAIDS Reports

People Living With HIV Or AIDS could be cured within 16 years. The AIDS epidemic could be eradicated within our lifetime. A United Nations AIDS Agency (UNAIDS) study released last week, stated that the AIDS epidemic could be eradicated in less than 20 years from now.

Boko Haram, Nigeria: Radical Islamic Terrorist Group Plants Flag in Another Town in Northeast

Nigerian soldiers are apparently no match for the forces of the islamic militant group Boko Haram, who have already been in the news for kidnapping 250 schoolgirls, and sporadically attacking villages and towns. But the group appears to seek more power and control of the area as evident in its latest planting of flags in the region.

Mexican Cell Phone Smuggling: Pressure Mounts on Government to Crack Down on Prisons

Facing both enforcement and technical issues, the Mexican government has failed to protect its residents of the extortion attempts by criminals locked up in federal prisons. Citizen groups have been increasingly vocal about pressuing the government to be accountable for the smugged phones and bribed officials.

World Health Organization, Cuba: WHO Praises Efforts and Contributions to Health Education and Prevention

Despite the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, US medics-in-training use the country as a training base, and it is recognized as a highly successful country - and and example for other countries- in its ability to educate and promote prevention.

UK Company Discovers World's Darkest Material: Matter Is So Black, Human Eye Can't Determine Its Shape

Just a difference of a little over one percent has made this material the darkest to exist in terms of the amount of light it absorbs. The british company that invented it revealed it at a show but real-world applications can help night-vision and infrared cameras and telescopes.

MH17 Wikipedia Page: Edits Show Russian Government Changing the Narrative

Twitterbots revealed the Russian government has been editing the Wikipedia page dedicated to civil aviation crashes, specifically entries surrounding the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash, rewriting portions that highlight Russian involvement.

International News: Russia Retaliates Against US With Sanctions of Its Own, Targets Virgina Congressman

Russia has begun to pass its own sanctions against the United States. The new regulations prevent certain Americans from entering Russia in the same manner that U.S. sanctions hinder certain Russian officials and businessmen.

Israel News: Thousands Around the World Protest Israeli Attacks on Palestine: Things Get Violent in France, Poland

Protests turned violent in Paris and Istanbul when Palestine supporters clashed with police. Protests have been happening for the past week around the world in support of Palestinians.

HIV Diagnosis: U.S. Sees One-third Decline in a Decade

Good news about the rate of HIV diagnosis, just days after more than 100 researchers were lost on blown up Malaysian Airlines flight from Amsterdam to an international AIDS conference in Australia. The US has seen a decrease in HIV diagnosis, by one third, between 2002-2011. The information comes form a journal special issue that was set to coincide with the Australian conference.

China and Latin America: Argentina and China Sign Trade Deals

The two nations sign over 20 trade agreements and China has loaned billions of dollars for infrastructure projects in the South American nation.
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