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Bulls of Pamplona 2014: Chicago Bull Running Writer Gored in Thigh During San Fermin Spain Festival

On Wednesday two men, one from the U.S. and one from Spain, were gored at the Bulls of Pamplona festival in Spain.

Israel Continues to Strike Gaza as Hamas Launches Longer-Range Rockets into Southern Israel

Hamas is continuing to lob rockets into Israel while Israel responds with a surge in air strikes. Thousands of Israelis took cover in bomb shelters as Hamas launched more rockets into central Israel Wednesday, prompting Israel to respond by launching more air strikes into Gaza.

Mexican Vigilante Groups Keeping Cartels in Check

Vigilante groups are taking on drug cartels in a growing movement, highlighting the government's failure to quell kidnappings and drug trafficking.

Afghanistan Election: Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah Clams Victory Despite Contested Results

The political climate in Afghanistan continued to heat up as presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah claimed victory in spite of initial election results that calculated his rival, Ashraf Ghani, in the lead.

Israeli Initiates 'Protective Edge' Operation Against Hamas, Gaza Strip Bombed

In midst of the worst outbreak of violence on the Israel-Gaza border since 2012, tensions escalated between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday as Israel bombed 50 Gazan sites.

Ebola Virus Out of Control in West Africa? 50 New Cases Reported Since July 3

Virus has killed over 500 since February The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting 50 new cases of Ebola and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since July 3.

Pope Francis Meets With European Victims of Clerical Sex Abuse, Begs For Forgiveness

Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis begged six victims of clerical sexual abuse for forgiveness Monday and promised to hold bishops who hid the sex scandals accountable for their "grave sins."

New TSA Security Measures to Include Increased Scrutiny of Electronics

New TSA security measures will include increased scrutiny of electronic devices at overseas airports.

Ukraine and Russia Border Conflict Update: Ukraine Military Gains on Rebels, Recaptures Slovyasnk

The Ukraine military is gaining on the rebels after the military recaptured the town of Slovyansk, which had been taken over by pro-Russia rebels.

Earthquake in Mexico & Guatemala: At Least 2 Dead After Magnitude-6.9 Quake Hits Mexico, Central America

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the Pacific Coast rocked a wide area in southern Mexico and Central America early Monday morning, causing at least two deaths and damage to dozens of homes in Guatemala.

Hamas Launches Rockets Into Southern Israel; Israeli Air Strikes Kill 7 Hamas Members

Israeli air strikes have killed seven members of Hamas in retaliation for Hamas launching rockets into Southern Israel.

Cuba News and Facts: President Raúl Castro Encourages Slow Economic Reform, Says His People Are 'Defeating Imperialism'

On Saturday, Cuba President Raúl Castro spoke to his country's parliament and said that despite a poor economy, reform should be conducted slowly.

Barbados Beaches: Caribbean Island Is Going Green, People Are Taking Notice

Some countries and the U.S. media are impressed with Barbados' green initiative. The little island located in the Caribbean known as Barbados is making big waves in the world of green energy.

Chilean Devil Stingray: Creature Goes Deeper in the Ocean Than Scientists Expected

The Chilean Devil Sting Ray can go as deep as a mile or more The Chilean Devil Stingrays can go far deeper than scientific researchers expected. How far do you think it can go? Over a mile deep or more.

Brazil Overpass Collapses: Kills 2 and Leaves Many Injured

The collapsed bridge crushed a bus as well as various vehicles and rescue teams continue searching the rubble for bodies.

Catholic Church and Contraception, Divorce & Same-Sex Marriage: Vatican Prepares for Synod of Bishops on the Family

The Church released a document that outlines Catholics' opinions of aspects of Catholic doctrine.

Spain’s San Fermin Festival Pamplona: Fiesta Kicks off With Thousands of Celebrators

Spectators and participants came out in droves Sunday to celebrate the beginning of Spain's annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.

Ukraine Crisis News: New Ceasefire Possible as European Countries Push Rebels Into Talks

Ukrainian President Poroshenko informed EU foreign policy adviser Catherine Ashton that he is willing to resume talks.

Israel-Palestine News: Six Jews Arrested in Palestinian Teen's Death

Israel has apprehended six Jewish suspects accused of having involvement in the recent murder of a Palestinian teenager.

Current Global Headlines: Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Spy Communicating With US Via Weather App

Investigators in Germany are demanding that the U.S. clear up accusations that a man working in German intelligence was really spying for the CIA. The man was arrested on suspicion of spying by officials Friday.
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