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Iran and Nigeria Ban Public Viewing of World Cup Games

Jun 13, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

Iran and Nigeria have put a ban on public viewings of World Cup matches. Iran's ban is motivated by the desire for crowd control and cafes and restaurants are banned from tuning into the matches. Nigeria fears terrorist attacks by the Boko Haram and has issued a ban in an attempt to save lives and prevent possible assaults.

Samsung Releasing New Line of Tablets to Rival Apple's iPad Air and iPad Mini

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Jun 13, 2014 03:45 AM EDT

Samsung will be releasing two new tablets next month, an 8.4" version and a 10.5" version, both of which are lighter and slimmer than their Apple counterparts.

Tickets to Outer Space Selling Fast in China

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Jun 13, 2014 03:42 AM EDT

China's wealthy now have the option of purchasing tickets for travel to outer space via the website Taobao.com. The tickets cost an average of $96,500 and over 300 sold within the first few minutes of open orders on Thursday.

Urns Containing Ashes of Chinese Soldiers Killed in WWII Returned to Rightful Home

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Jun 13, 2014 03:41 AM EDT

24 urns containing the remains of Chinese soldiers who died defending Myanmar against Japanese aggression from 1942-45 were placed in Tenchong county's national martyr's cemetery on Thursday. The 24 urns represent the return of over 600 Chinese soldiers believed to be buried at the Yunnan-Myanmar border.

Brazil Wins First Game of World Cup

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Jun 12, 2014 10:03 PM EDT

Brazil beat out Croatia with a 3-1 score in the first game of the FIFA World Cup.

Excerpts of Bergdahl's Journal Published; Reveal a Troubled Mind

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Jun 12, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The Washington Post published excerpts of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's journal on Wednesday, revealing that the young soldier was troubled in the days leading up to his being captured by the Taliban in 2009.

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Iraqi City Following Militant Takeover

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Jun 12, 2014 03:18 AM EDT

After ISIL militants, an offshoot of al-Qaeda, took over Mosul earlier this week, an estimated 500,000 residents have fled Iraq's second largest city.

Fishy Fossil Shows Evolutionary Link Between Humans and ... Jaws?

Katie Collom |

Jun 12, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

A recent study of a 505-million-year-old fossil shows that modern animals with bony skeletons evolved from the two-inch fish.

Angelina Jolie and Foreign Secretary William Hague Host 2014 Global Summit to End Sexual Violence

Katie Collom |

Jun 11, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Angelina Jolie and William Hague opened up the four-day 2014 global summit to end sexual violence earlier this week calling on nations to protect and provide support for victims of such acts of violence.

Casey Kasem to be Taken Off Life Support

Katie Collom |

Jun 11, 2014 11:17 PM EDT

A judge ruled Wednesday that Casey Kasem's children be allowed to terminate life support should they feel it's necessary. The former radio DJ suffers from Lewy Body Disease and is unable to eat,speak, and move on his own.

5 U.S. Troops Killed in Apparent Friendly-fire Incident in Afghanistan

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Jun 11, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Five U.S. Special Operations soldiers were killed on Monday in what is believed to be the deadliest bout of friendly fire since the Afghan war began in 2011.

Hillary Clinton's Memoir Tells All Without Really Saying Anything at All

Katie Collom |

Jun 11, 2014 12:39 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton's memoir 'Hard Choices' was released on Tuesday and honed in on the politician's career as opposed to controversial issues such as the NSA and the 2016 presidential election.

China's Presence at 2014 FIFA World Cup: On and Off the Field

Katie Collom |

Jun 11, 2014 12:36 AM EDT

China's influence is being felt heavily at this year's FIFA World Cup, but not in ways people might expect. The nation is responsible for supplying key products including the official World Cup soccer ball and products related to this year's mascot, Fuleco.

5 Announcements Nintendo Made at E3 Digital Event

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Jun 11, 2014 12:17 AM EDT

Nintendo will be incorporating new aspects to its gaming roster and will be introducing a slew of new games in 2015.

Miss Indiana Praised for Healthier, Curvier Body

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Jun 10, 2014 11:52 PM EDT

Mekayla Diehl, Miss Indiana, who competed for the Miss USA title on Sunday has received praise for her 'normal', size 8 physique. Fans took to Twitter to commend the beauty queen for choosing to be healthy and not trying to fill the standard pageant norm.