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NASA: Rate Of Melting Antarctic Ice Tripled
A new scientific study revealed that in over 20 years, the rate of glaciers melting in the Antarctic region has tripled. Through observations in the region, researchers from NASA and the University of California discovered that from 1992 to 2013, glaciers in the area have lost at least 83 gigatons o… 
Russian Youth Becoming Political After Government Cracks Down On Their Pop Idols
Members of Russia’s youth are becoming more aware about their country’s political situation because of how their favorite musicians are being treated by the government. This started in August of this year after Russian artist Ivan Alekseev, more popularly known by his stage name Noize MC, perfo… 
Iraq To Call On NATO To Train Its Military Force
Iraq aims to improve its military force by asking the National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for training assistance. According to Oana Lungescu, the spokesperson for the international alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg coordinated with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq to … 
Costa Concordia Captain Says He Was Trying To Impress Colleagues When Cruise Ship Wrecked
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia, appeared in court on Dec. 2 to answer questions regarding the sinking of the cruise ship in 2012. According to Schettino, he was performing a maneuver to impress the ship's passengers and his friends. 
Iraqi Prime Minister Confirms Army Has 50,000 Ghost Soldiers
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi confirmed that there are more than 50,000 ghost soldiers listed under the country’s military force. These soldiers, who are included in the military's payroll list, do not actually serve the country but are given compensation. Israeli-Canadian Thought To Be Captured By ISIS Says She’s Fine
A Facebook post from Gill Rosenberg’s personal account seems to confirm that she was not abducted by the militant group ISIS. Rosenberg is the 31-year-old Israeli-Canadian member of the Israel Defense Forces. She was reported to have been kidnapped by terrorist forces on Sunday after several ISIS-… 
Religious Leaders Join Pope Francis To End Modern Slavery
Pope Francis met with the leaders of various religious sects to sign a declaration promising to end all forms of slavery by 2020. The historic gathering included several representatives from the Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Angelican communities. 
Malaysia’s Flight MH17 Wreckage To Be Reassembled For Investigation
Debris from the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 will be transported to Netherlands as part of the investigation process being led by Dutch officials. Once the wreckage arrives at a designated military facility, it will be reassembled to help investigators analyze the cause of its crash. 
Pope Francis Visits Istanbul Mosque And Prays
During his second day in Turkey, Pope Francis visited the Blue Mosque and joined Rahmi Yaran, the Grand Mufti of Istanbul to pray. While inside the mosque, the Pope faced east towards Mecca while Yaran led a two-minute Muslim prayer. 
Afghan Police Kills Bomb-Carrying Bird
Local police officers in Afghanistan opened fire on a bird suspected to be carrying an improvised explosive device. The incident occurred on Sunday morning in Faryab province, a place constantly ravaged by violent operations carried out by Taliban forces. 
Hong Kong Police Clash With Protesters Who Forced Government Offices To Close
Hong Kong law enforcers and protesters clashed once again after the latter staged a rally which led to the temporary closure of government offices along Admiralty district’s Lung Wo Road. The incident sparked on Sunday afternoon after protest leaders urged supporters to occupy the street, which ho… 
Britain To Impose Stricter Policies On Immigrants
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled a four-year plan on Friday that aims to lower the number of immigrants to the country. Cameron’s proposal heavily focuses on imposing stricter policies on immigrants and requires the full support and cooperation of leaders of other European Union stat… 
Russian Warships Sail Through English Channel
A fleet of warships from Russia led by the submarine-hunting vessel Severomorsk sailed through the English Channel on Thursday. Despite what seems like Russia’s way of imposing its naval power, NATO confirmed that the vessels are not conducting military exercises in the area. 
One Of The World’s Largest Volcanoes Erupts In Japan
Japan’s Mount Aso, considered as one of the largest volcanoes in the world, has erupted on Thursday. Located in Kyusho Island, which is about 1,000 kilometers from Tokyo, the volcano spewed chunks of magma and other debris into the sky at around 11:30 in the morning. 
Arrested Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Demonstration Leaders Banned From Protest Site
Pro-democracy protest leaders Joshua Wong and Lester Shum have been banned by Hong Kong authorities from entering a portion of Mong Kok district to join rallies. The two were among the other protesters arrested by law enforcers on Tuesday after authorities were ordered to clear the district of demon…
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