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Details Of Failed Rescue Attempt On American Al Qaeda Hostage Revealed
A government official from Yemen confirmed that American special forces participated in a joint rescue mission to free hostages of the terrorist group Al Qaeda. The operation carried out by Yemeni and American commandos took place in Hadharmaut Province on Tuesday morning. They were able to rescue e…
Western Media Sites Attacked By Syrian Hackers
The Syrian Electronic Army launched a cyber attack on Thursday against various western websites including the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, New York Daily and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. During the hack, users were not able to access the sites and instead received a pop-up message whi…
Scientists Baffled By Increasingly Violent Behavior Of Seals In Britain
A new study released by a team of biologists aims to solve the mystery behind the sudden predatory behavior of seals. The research was conducted in response to the increasing number of the violent mutilation and killing of porpoises in the waters of Britain and Netherlands.
France’s Unemployment Rate Hits Record High
An official statistics report released by the French government revealed that the country’s unemployment rate has increased. According to the report, which was released by the French Labor Ministry on Thursday, about 3.46 million people in France are jobless.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Gives Sister Senior Government Position
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has appointed his youngest sister, Kim Yo Jong, as the vice department director of the state’s Central Committee. News about the female Kim’s rise to political power was first reported by KCNA, a state-funded newspaper. According to the news outlet, the two were r…
Mexico’s President Promises Police Reform Over Case Of Missing Students
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto addressed state officials during an assembly on Thursday and said he will enforce reforms within the country’s police department. The assembly was organized in response with the public’s growing frustration with the government regarding the abduction of the 4…
Vladimir Putin’s Tiger Goes On A Rampage In China
The tiger of Russian President Vladimir Putin crossed into China’s territory and mauled a number of goats. Ustin, the tiger released by Putin earlier this year into the wild, managed to wander into China’s Heilongijang Province on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Policemen Arrested For Beating Pro-Democracy Protester
Seven police officers in Hong Kong have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the beating of a pro-democracy protester. The incident in question occurred on Oct. 15 when protester Ken Tsang joined the Umbrella Movement’s rally in Hong Kong’s Admiralty district.
NATO Fears Russia Could Control The Black Sea
NATO commander General Philip Breedlove warned that Russia’s annexation of Crimea could give the country total control over the Black Sea. The general made the statement on Wednesday while in Kiev, Ukraine, to address the country’s leaders
Hungary Police Blames Victims Of Rape
Law enforcers of Hungary drew the ire of various women’s rights groups and civil organization after releasing a rape awareness video that blames the victim. The video, which was titled “Selfie Klip” and posted on YouTube, shows three women drinking alcohol and dancing seductively with two men …
U.S. Warns Citizens To Avoid Acapulco
The U.S. Embassy has released a statement strongly advising citizens to stay away from Acapulco due to the increasing number of violent cases in Mexico. The agency cited the protests regarding the disappearance of more than 40 students as the primary reason regarding the travel advisory.
Scientists Discover New Bird Species In Indonesia
A new species of bird was discovered in Indonesia by a team of researchers from the Michigan State University, Princeton University and Indonesia’s Institute of Sciences. The Sulawesi streaked flycatcher was first seen in 1997 but was only recently named as a new type of bird after the researchers…
Clashes Break Out as Hong Kong Authorities Move In On Pro-Democracy Protesters
Protesters and law enforcers clashed on Tuesday evening in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district as authorities move in to clear the streets. The operation was part of a court order issued by Hong Kong officials to open the streets of Mong Kok to traffic.
France Cancels Delivery of Warship To Russia
President Francois Hollande of France has decided to delay the delivery of a warship to Russia.The naval vessel in question is the Vladivostok, a helicopter carrier that was originally scheduled to be handed over by France to Russia in September of this year.
Pope Francis Criticizes Bureaucratic Europe
As Pope Francis addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the first time, the leader of the Church said that Europe has aged and lost its vibrancy. In his speech, the Pope noted that the European Union has become more focused on bureaucratic details rather than the welfare of its citizens.…