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Thailand Stops Surrogate Babies From Leaving After Baby Gammy Controversy

Aug 15, 2014 05:02 AM EDT

Thailand stopped four couples with surrogate babies from leaving the country following a controversy in which an Australian couple abandoned their biological child to its surrogate mother because it had Down syndrome.

Jeb Bush Opposes Medical Marijuana Initiative In Florida

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Aug 15, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

Former Florida Republican governor Jeb Bush came out to oppose the medical marijuana initiative in the state, saying it would destroy Florida’s reputation of being family-friendly.

Snowden Willing To Be Jailed In U.S. For ‘Right Purpose’

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Aug 14, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor and exiled whistle-blower Edward Snowden told Wired magazine that he is willing to return to the U.S. and go to jail for the “right purpose” after discussing the possibility of a cyber attack on innocent countries.

Death Of Presidential Candidate Eduardo Campos Resets Brazil’s Election [with VIDEO]

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Aug 14, 2014 05:21 AM EDT

Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died in a plane crash in Sao Paulo yesterday, resetting the campaign and the election scheduled to take place in less than two months.

China Accuses U.S. Of Worsening South China Sea Dispute

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Aug 14, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

China accused the U.S. of heating up the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, saying the U.S. is encouraging China’s neighbors to boldly claim ownership of the waterway.

EU: Red Cross Must Vet Red Cross Aid In Ukraine

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Aug 13, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

The European Union (EU) said the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) must vet the Russian aid in eastern Ukraine to prevent it from being used for political motives.

U.N. Gaza Investigator Shoots Down Anti-Israel Criticisms As A ‘Slur’

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Aug 13, 2014 03:09 AM EDT

U.N. Gaza investigator William Schabas shot down Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “anti-Israel” comments about him as a “slur” and an untrue statement.

Hamas Gears Up For ‘Long Battle’ With Israel As Ceasefire Nears End

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Aug 12, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Senior Hamas official Yehya Musa said his group was gearing up for a “long battle” with Israel as the latest 72-hour truce nears its end and the two involved parties still have not made progress in their indirect talks.

George Clooney’s Fiancee Gets Role In U.N.’s Gaza Probe

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Aug 12, 2014 08:23 AM EDT

British barrister Amal Alamuddin, George Clooney’s fiancée, got a role in an investigation into the war crimes in Gaza together with two other prominent lawyers appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Israeli Negotiators Arrive In Cairo To Discuss Gaza Truce

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Aug 11, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

Israeli negotiators arrived in Cairo on Monday morning to resume its indirect discussion with Palestinians about the truce in Gaza hours after the latest 72-hour ceasefire took effect.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan Wins Turkey’s 1st Presidential Elections

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 11, 2014 06:07 AM EDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the nation’s first presidential election on Sunday despite the low turnout of voters, sparking fear among critics that Turkey would become more authoritarian under his rule.

Israel, Palestinians Agree To Resume Talks As New 72-Hour Truce Takes Effect

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Aug 11, 2014 01:10 AM EDT

Israel and the Palestinians started a new 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt that took effect on Monday at 2100 GMT, with both parties also agreeing to resume talks in Cairo.

WHO: Ebola Now A Global Emergency

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Aug 08, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as a global health emergency after the death toll reached almost 1,000 and called on international organizations to cooperate on efforts to stop its spread.

Obama Signs Veterans Healthcare Reform Law

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Aug 08, 2014 04:33 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama inked a bill on Thursday that will fix the delays in the medical care of veterans and expand the benefits they receive.

International Surrogacy Under Scrutiny Amid Abandoned Baby Controversy

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Aug 06, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

International surrogacy laws are now under scrutiny amid a controversy over an Australian couple abandoning their biological baby with Down’s syndrome to his Thai surrogate mother.