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Sony Responds to Allegations About Terrorists Using PlayStation 4 to Communicate and Plan
Discussions and investigations surrounding the terrorist attacks that took place on Paris, France last week have implicated Sony's PlayStation 4 console as one of the tools used by the extremists to coordinate the mass murders. 
Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders Explains Link Connecting Climate Change, National Security and Global Terrorism
Responding to the recent horrific attacks on Paris, France by extremists, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders stressed that the effects of climate change are strongly linked to the growth of terrorism. The state senator made the statement during the recent Democratic debate held on Nove… 
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un Declares “Quasi-State of War” on South Korea: Two Nations Exchange Artillery Rounds Across Border
Kim Jong-Un, the communist leader of North Korea declared a “quasi-state of war” on South Korea on Friday, Aug 20. The decision was made hours after South Korea launched dozens of 155-millimeter artillery rounds across the border that divides the two nations. The exchange of fire began on Thursd… 
Pastors Peter Yein Reith and Yat Michael Ruot Freed from Sudanese Prison: Release Deflects Death Penalty and Life Imprisonment
South Sudanese pastors Peter Yein Reith and Yat Michael Ruot were freed from Kober, a maximum security prison in North Khartoum on Wednesday, August 5. A North Khartoum judge ordered their immediate release. The two Evangelical Presbyterian pastors were imprisoned on six charges of crimes committed … 
Experts Criticize Puerto Rico’s Plan to Punish Parents of Obese Children
Health experts criticized a bill submitted by lawmakers in Puerto Rico that aims to impose fines on parents of obese children. According to the experts, the bill does not address the issue of obesity but instead abuses those who are suffering from it. Ebola-Stricken Countries Only Received 40% of all Donations
A report publicized by a professor from the New York University revealed that only 40 percent of the total funds donated by various countries in response to the Ebola outbreak were received by affected nations. Aside from the lack of funds, the donations to countries hit by the deadly virus arrived … 
Avian Flu Outbreak Feared. Taiwan Kills 160,000 Birds
Taiwan’s ongoing battle with avian flu has led to the slaughter of around 160,000 birds. This figure is expected to increase as Taiwan’s Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine reported on Tuesday that 47 more farms may have been infected by the disease. 
Lava Flow in Hawaii Continues to Spread
The lava flow in Hawaii from the Kilauea Volcano’s eruption continues to move and could possibly enter a highway leading to Pahoa Village,. According to a recent update from the Hawaii County Civil Defense and U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the front end of the flow is within… South Korea Suspends Imports Of Chicken Products From U.S. Due To Bird Flu
South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry announced on Saturday that it is temporarily stopping the delivery of chicken products from the U.S. to prevent the risk of a bird flu outbreak. The government agency’s decision comes days after two strains of avian flu have been detected in the Washington stat… 
Northern White Rhinos on the Brink of Extinction; Only 5 Left in the World
The northern white rhino is in danger of going extinct as the sixth remaining member of the species died on Sunday. Officials from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California announced that Angalifu, a male northern white rhino, died at the age of 44. Park authorities said the animal died of old age… 
Italy Aims to Host 2024 Olympics Despite Economic Woes
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy spoke before the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) on Monday to submit a bid for Rome to host the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Renzi’s announcement came as a surprise since Italy is currently facing various economic issues. Ukraine Calls on EU to Send Immediate Financial Aid
Due to Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russian-back separatists on its soil, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk appealed to the European Union and said the country is in dire need of financial assistance. On Monday, Yatseniuk met with officials of the international union in Brussels, Belgium, to rep… 
Turkish President Erdogan Responds to EU’s Criticism of Mass Arrest of Gulen Supporters
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey told the European Union to mind its own business after the international organization criticized his administration for conducting a mass arrest on members of the media industry. On Sunday, raids carried out by Turkish law enforcers led to the arrest of more … 
Sierra Leone Bans People from Gathering on Christmas and New Year Due To Ebola Risk
The Sierra Leone government has issued a law prohibiting citizens from conducting and participating in gatherings for this coming holiday season. The ban was imposed as an effort to prevent more people from contracting the Ebola virus. 
UN Climate Change Deal In Lima Reaches Acceptable Agreement
Representatives from various nations have finally reached an agreement during the United Nations (U.N.) climate change summit held in Lima, Peru. On Sunday, all participating nations agreed to do their parts in reducing carbon emission and ultimately reversing the effects of global warming.
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