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WHO: Ebola Now A Global Emergency

Bianca Ortega   | 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. read more

The New York Times Will Use “Torture” --Executive Editor

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 09:02 AM EDT

The New York Times announced on Thursday that it will start using the word "torture" when pertaining to the United States' reported interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists. read more

John Walsh Drops Out Of Senate Race Amid Plagiarism Accusations

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Montana State Senator John Walsh announced on Thursday that he was dropping out of the Senatorial race due to mounting allegations that he committed plagiarism. read more

China Police Investigates U.S. Citizen Near North Korea Border

Trix Oblaias   | Aug 08, 2014 08:20 AM EDT

Chinese authorities are investigating a Korean-American Christian NGO leader who lives in Tumen City, located in the border of China and North Korea. read more

US Denies Use of Experimental Drugs on West African Patients, Ethics Questions Raised

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 08:26 AM EDT

Nigerian health officers announced on Thursday that West African Ebola patients will not be able to use the experimental drug used on Americans. read more

Russia Food Ban Creates Opportunity for Brazil Exporters

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Brazilian exporters consider the Russian food embargo as an opportunity to sell more products to Russia. read more

‘FARC You Have Been Warned!’ --Pres. Manuel Santos

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 08, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos warned FARC rebels that ceasefire talks could stop if civilian attacks continue. read more

Hagel Meets India's Modi to Boost Relations, Promote Defense Deals

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 08, 2014 07:42 AM EDT

U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in India on Thursday to meet newly-installed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials in a bid to strengthen the ties between the two countries. read more

Obama Signs Veterans Healthcare Reform Law

Bianca Ortega   | 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. read more

Rocket Fire Resumes As Gaza Truce Ends

Dan Weisman   | Aug 08, 2014 04:17 AM EDT

Rockets shot out of Gaza just after 8 a.m., Friday, as a 72-hour truce between Hamas and Israel expired with no end to the war in sight. read more

Israel Says Hamas Fired Rockets As Gaza Truce Ends; Extension Talks Failed

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 08, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

Gaza Strip residents fear that violence would erupt after the 72-hour cease-fire brokered by Egypt ended Friday morning with no extension reached by Israel and Hamas militants. read more

Obama Authorizes Air Strikes in Iraq To Avert Possible Genocide

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 08, 2014 01:21 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama authorized on Thursday airstrikes in war-torn Iraq, which he said would be launched anytime if the situation worsens and endangers the lives of minorities and Americans living there. read more

No Truce Extension yet in Gaza Bloodshed as Ceasefire Nears End

Ron B. Lopez   | Aug 07, 2014 11:29 PM EDT

Negotiators have yet to come up with a long-term solution to end the Gaza conflict, with Hamas militants saying it would not extend the temporary truce nearing its end unless its conditions were met. read more

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