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President Obama meets with his Holiness the Dalai Lama in the White House residence on Wednesday

Obama Meets Dalai Lama as China Protests

Despite several warnings from China claiming that a meeting with the Dalai Lama will damage diplomatic relations, US President Barack Obama met with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader in the White House on Wednesday.

Somali

43 Ethiopian Soldiers Killed in Attack, Al-Shabab Claims

The Somalian rebel group Al-Shabab claims to have killed 43 Ethiopian soldiers during a raid on a military base used by Ethiopian troops serving in AMISOM (African Union Mission in Somalia).

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders fights for the Democratic nomination. Many Sanders supporters plan to not vote for Hillary if Sanders were to lose.

Sanders Campaign criticizes Associated Press on declaring Clinton Win

After, the Associated Press' recent count stating that Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has enough delegates to secure the Democratic nomination. Bernie Sanders, her opponent has called out the media house being quick to judge.

Istanbul Bomb Blast

Istanbul Blast: Bomb Attack on Police Vehicle Claims 11 Lives

A police bus carrying riot police was bombed today in Central Istanbul, Turkey, killed at least 11 people, officials say. The bus was remotely detonated as the bus passed through the busy Vezneciler district.

President Xi Jinping

China to Ignore International Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea Case

China announced on Saturday that it would ignore the ruling of the United Nation's Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the case initiated by the Philippines over Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

While Armenia rejoices over Germany's recent public acknowledgement of the genocide, Turkey remains furious

Turkey Protests over German Motion on Genocide: 'They Burned Jews, Now They Slander Us'

Germany's Parliament was put under heavy criticism earlier this week by the Turkish government due to their passing of a resolution officially recognising the mass murders as 'genocide'. Turkey countered, claiming Germany is hypocritical since they perpetrated the holocaust during World War 2.

Brazil continues to battle against the Zika Virus as the Olympics comes to Rio later this year.

More Than 100 Scientists Support Moving Rio Olympics due to Outbreak of Zika Virus

Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) rejection of calls to move or postpone the Rio Olympics 2016 due to the Zika Outbreak, more than 100 leading scientists believe that hosting the games would be 'unethical' due to health risks.

Donald Trump on the campaign trail.

North Korea Endorses Donald Trump for President

A North Korean publication, DPRK Today, has endorsed Donald Trump's bid to win the Republican nomination for the upcoming US 2016 presidential elections. The state-owned newspaper described Trump as a 'wise' and a 'far-sighted presidential candidate.

Bundestag passes a resolution recognising the Armenian Genocide

Germany Recognizes the 1915 Ottoman Empire Massacre of Armernian's as Genocide

Germany's parliament has approved a symbolic resolution recognizing the 1915 massacre of Armenians during the First World War by the Ottoman Empire as a 'genocide.' The Turkish government has strongly condemned the resolution which is like to strain its relations with Germany.

Quarterback Brandon Weeden

NFL News: Dallas Cowboys Fall To San Francisco 49ers Fan Reaction

The Dallas Cowboys lost yet another preseason game, this time against the San Francisco 49ers. What were the positivies and negatives for the Cowboys in this game? Is it too soon to panic?

Metta World Peace during his stint with the New York Knicks

NBA News & Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers 'Seriously Considering' Metta World Peace

The Laker formely known as Ron Artest might get his chance to return to the National Basketball Association. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports claims that Metta World Peace, or "Panda's Friend" is getting seriously considered for a roster spot with the team that he won an NBA Championship with in 2010.

Lebron James hopes to carry the Cavs to another finals appearance

Early NBA Predictions For The 2015-2016 Season: Who Is The Beast Of The East?

With the NBA offseason in full swing, basketball news has been relatively light as of late. The NBA news is dominated with questions like "Would Michael Jordan beat Lebron James in a 1-on-1 Game?" and "Who will represent the USA in 2016?". With the recent release of the NBA schedule however, fans can now speculate as to how their respective teams will do in the season.

Shaquille O'Neal

NBA News & Rumors: Shaquille O'Neal Weighs In On MJ vs Lebron Debate: MJ Better But Dr. J The Best

The Big Diesel has weighed in with his own ideas on who is the better player between Michael Jordan and Lebron James. While he would take Jordan over James, he thinks that another player is better than the both of them: Dr. Julius Erving.

A Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams Game On September 21, 2014

NFL News & Rumors: Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Rams End Joint Practice With Brawl

The Cowboys and Rams could not finish a joint practice they had together Tuesday due to the practice breaking out into a brawl amongst the two teams.

Washington Redskins President Bruce Allen In A Press Conference on January 9, 2014

NFL News & Rumors: Washington Redskins Will Not Change Name Even For A New Arena

The Washington Redskins, who currently play in Landover, Maryland on the FedEx Field, wants a new facility. Their isn't much available land in Washington, but their former home where the RFK Stadium is, is one of their potential landing spots. They would have to face a political battle from Sallly Jewell, who won't grant the Redskins a lease unless they change their name.

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