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Ukraine Crisis Reaches England, UK: Britain Bans Russia From Farnborough International Air Show

Many Russian delegation members were denied visas by the British Foreign Office. The Ukraine crisis has reached southern England and has led to tension between Russia and the United Kingdom.

Human Rights Watch: Report Details More Than 250 Sunnis Killed in Iraq

The human rights grow has called for investigations into atrocities committed by both the Islamic State and Iraqi government forces.

Putin Visits Latin America, World Cup: Russian President Makes Deals with Cuba, Argentina, Brazil

Russia's president now heads to Argentina and Brazil on Latin America tour. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited on old Soviet ally when he met with Cuban leaders in Havana, according to The Associated Press report.

Church of England, United Kingdom: Archbishops Debate Whether to Allow Assisted Suicide

Archbishop Welby changed his stance on opposing assisted suicide and now is a strong supporter. Archbishops can't reach an agreement in the debate of assisted dying in the United Kingdom.

Soccer Fans Seek Asylum in Brazil: 200 Ghanaians Ask to Stay After World Cup

A group of almost 200 is asking to stay in Brazil due to allegations of religious turmoil in Ghana. In an unprecedented turn of events at this year's World Cup, some soccer fans are seeking asylum in Brazil.

World Cup & Immigration News: Ghanaian Soccer Fans Ask Brazil for Asylum, Citing Religious Conflicts

Ghana's government says there are no religious conflicts in the West African country. They came for the World Cup, but now they're trying to stay in Brazil, saying that religious conflicts in their country make it a danger to return.

Vladimir Putin Travels to Latin America to Bolster Ties With Cuba, Argentina

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Latin America this week to strengthen ties in the region.

Edward Snowden Russia Asylum: Officials Likely to Extend NSA Whistleblowe's Asylum Because 'His Life Is Endangered'

More than likely, Russia will grant National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Edward Snowden his request for an extension on his temporary asylum status.

China, US Discuss Cybersecurity During Annual 'Strategic and Economic Dialogue'

China and the U.S. discussed hacking incidents but failed to mention new allegations revealed today.

Kurdish Forces Take Over Iraqi Oil Fields, MPs Withdraw from Parliament

Kurdish forces have taken over Iraqi oil fields, adding to the already tense situation in Baghdad. Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurds took over two oil fields in Baghdad amid a dispute with the government Friday.

World Health Organization Says Gay Men Should Begin Using HIV Prevention Drugs Like Truvada

If gay men begin taking the drug, the organization estimates a drop of between 20 and 25 percent in infections.

Israel Palestine Conflict: Palestinian Death Toll Reaches 100 as Israeli Air Strikes Continue

Gaza militants are launching rockets further into Israel, and the Palestinian death toll is rising as Israel launches more air strikes into Gaza.

Ukraine & Russia News 2014: 30 Ukrainian Troops Dead in Missile Attack; Kiev Prepares for Push Against Rebels

Ukrainian troops prepare for an attack on the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. A rebel attack on Ukrainian troops has killed 30 and has caused an uproar within Kiev's government.

The Extinction of Bananas? Global Banana Industry at Risk Due to Deadly Pathogen

The global banana trade represents a variety of social, political and economic issues, rooted in economic imperialism, but yet another issue has emerged. Listed as number four on the the world's list of staple crops and one of the biggest profit makers in supermarkets, bananas are being threatened in Latin America and other parts of the world by a ravaging pathogen.

India News: Girl Raped as Punishment for Her Brother’s Alleged Sexual Assault

A 14-year-old girl was raped by orders of a village counsel in a remote portion of India Sunday. A 14-year-old girl was raped by orders of a village counsel in a remote portion of India Sunday.

Facebook in Thailand: BBC to Begin Broadcasting on Social Media to Circumvent Censors

For the next three months the British broadcaster will air news online in Thailand. After Thailand's government was toppled by the military, the new leaders of the country began imposing control over the media, preventing the spread of information.

Uganda Arrests 5 Men Suspected of 'Promoting Homosexuality'

An investigation is under way on how the men attempted to "recruit" students into homosexuality.

Immigration Reform News 2014: President Obama Urges Congress to Pass Deportation Funding

As the nation's border states continue to see an influx of unaccompanied minors from Central America cross the U.S.-Mexico border, filling up federal facilities, President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to pass a $3.7 billion fund to process the undocumented minors and transport them back to their homelands.

Germany NSA News: Chancellor Angela Merkel Orders US Intelligence Chief to Leave Amid Spying Scandal

The U.S. intelligence chief in Berlin has been asked to leave by the German government, and German politicians demand answers from Washington.

Honduras Mining Landslide Complicates Rescue; Workers Remaing Missing

Three miners were freed last week, but eight remain trapped in the mine and are feared dead A landslide in southern Honduras has blocked the entrance to a mine in which eight people have been trapped for more than a week, according to a report from BBC.
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