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Disney World, 'Pirates of the Caribbean': British Tourist's Fingertips Sliced Off During Ride

Biritsh visitor who claims blame for the accident was rushed to the hospital after losing the fingertips off his little and ring fingers because he had his hands hanging outside of the log on the flume ride.
Iraqi refugees

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

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The human rights grow has called for investigations into atrocities committed by both the Islamic State and Iraqi government forces.
The European Union will try to dissuade Latin America from exporting food to Russia, following Russia's embargo on EU and U.S. food.

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

By Payton Guion
Russia's president now heads to Argentina and Brazil on Latin America tour.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

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

By Robert Abel
Archbishop Welby changed his stance on opposing assisted suicide and now is a strong supporter.
Hundreds of Ghanaian World Cup fans are seeking asylum in Brazil.

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

By Payton Guion
Ghana's government says there are no religious conflicts in the West African country.
Tsunami in Japan

6.8 Earthquake Hits Japan, Triggers Small Tsunami

By Selena Hill
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Japan's northern coast early on Saturday triggered a small tsunami.

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

By Rodrigo Ugarte
A group of almost 200 is asking to stay in Brazil due to allegations of religious turmoil in Ghana.

Coffee Conference Mounts Campaign to Battle Fungus Threatening Crops in Latin America

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
The conference is a gathering of supply chain partners from coffee-producing nations to discuss pressing issues in the industry, such the onslaught of coffee rust ("roya" in Spanish), a fungus that suffocates coffee trees and lowers bean yields. The event-goers will also discuss the strengthening of business relations and participate in training workshops and cuppings.
Vladimir Putin Tours Cuba

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

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

Russian Officials Likely to Extend Edward Snowden's Asylum Because 'His Life Is Endangered'

By Selena Hill
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'

By Rodrigo Ugarte
China and the U.S. discussed hacking incidents but failed to mention new allegations revealed today.
Kurds in Iraq

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

By Jessica Michele Herring
Kurdish forces have taken over Iraqi oil fields, adding to the already tense situation in Baghdad.
Undocumented Youth

Undocumented and Unaccompanied Youth Lack Legal Support or Representation, NIJC Provides Legal Counsel

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
Undocumented and unaccompanied youth have "varied and complex reasons" for migrating in droves from El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and other nations. They move across the southern border with the assistance of coyotes and smugglers; these children hope to evade threats of rape and death that they routinely subjected to in their homeland. They reach the U.S., but many are caught; and those who are detained must submit to immigration proceedings without legal representation or guidance.

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

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

Missile Attack Leaves 30 Ukrainain Troops Dead; Kiev Prepares for Push Against Rebels

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Ukrainian troops prepare for an attack on the rebel stronghold of Donetsk.
indian village

Indian Girl Raped as Punishment for Her Brother’s Alleged Sexual Assault

By Olivia Demarinis
A 14-year-old girl was raped by orders of a village counsel in a remote portion of India Sunday.
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

Palestinian Death Toll Reaches 100 as Israeli Air Strikes Continue

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

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

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
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.

BBC to Begin Broadcasting on Facebook in Thailand to Circumvent Censors

By Rodrigo Ugarte
For the next three months the British broadcaster will air news online in Thailand.

Uganda Arrests 5 Men Suspected of 'Promoting Homosexuality'

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