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Overloaded Boat Carrying Indonesian Migrants Sinks Off Coast of Malaysia, 3 Dead, Dozens Missing

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 09:46 PM EDT

A boat carrying 97 illegal migrants from Indonesia sank off the coast of Malaysia on Wednesday, resulting in at least three dead and 34 missing. read more

Georgia Inmate First to be Put to Death in US Following Botched Oklahoma Execution

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 12:50 PM EDT

A Georgia man is the first to be put to death via lethal injection following the botched execution of Clayton Lockett who suffered an excruciating death following being injected with a lethal dose of a new drug combination. read more

US Captures Suspected Mastermind Behind Benghazi Attack

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 12:10 PM EDT

U.S. forces captured a key suspect in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. In a raid carried out under the cover of night, commandos captured Ahmed Abu Khatallah and moved him to a U.S. warship. read more

Twitter Suspends ISIS Account That Live-Tweeted Advance Across Iraq

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

Twitter has suspended at least six accounts tied to the militant group ISIS after it live-tweeted its advance across northeast Iraq. read more

Chinese Diplomat Meets With High Ranking Vietnamese Officials To Discuss Oil Rig

Christl Leong   | Jun 18, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

A top Chinese official is scheduled to meet with high ranking Vietnamese officials on Wednesday, the first high-level meeting between the two nations since Beijing's deployment of an oil drilling rig in disputed territories. read more

Two Russian Journalists Killed in Ukraine Crossfire

Christl Leong   | Jun 18, 2014 05:57 AM EDT

Two Russian journalists were killed on Tuesday from mortar fire in Ukraine. read more

Explosion Rocks Nigeria World Cup Viewing Area

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 18, 2014 02:03 AM EDT

An explosion rocked a World Cup TV viewing area in Damaturu, Nigeria on Tuesday, resulting in a yet-unconfirmed number of casualties and deaths. read more

Trial of Chinese Fishermen Caught in PH Delayed Due To Lack of Interpreter

Christl Leong   | Jun 18, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

The trial of nine Chinese fishermen caught in the Philippines for possession of endangered turtles last month was delayed on Tuesday because of an unavailability of a qualified interpreter which a prosecutor blamed on pressure from China. read more

Ancient Plague Helped Destroy the Roman Empire

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 18, 2014 01:54 AM EDT

It severely weakened the Roman Empire and the legions protecting it against barbarians. read more

Sitting Increases Risk of Cancer by Up to 66%

Marcel Woo   | Jun 17, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Spending more hours of the day sitting in the office or watching TV can increase the risk of cancer by up to 66 percent, a study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute said. read more

China and U.K. Rebuild Bilateral Relations

Christl Leong   | Jun 17, 2014 12:28 PM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's four day visit to Britain which began on Monday will focus on three main priorities and is expected to tighten bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation. read more

Rare Twin Tornadoes Strike Nebraska Killing One, Injuring 16

Katie Collom   | Jun 17, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Lethal twin tornadoes struck the northeast region of Nebraska on Monday, killing one and resulting in 16 injured. It is estimated that the twisters destroyed 50% to 75% of the town of Pilger. read more

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