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Brooklyn Nets to Trade Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, Joe Johnson?
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly considering going into a different direction as reports indicated that they have been very active on trade front over the past several weeks. 
Morality in Media Joined by Other Religious Groups to Pray Against Effects of Pornography
Morality in Media, a non-profit organization that actively speaks out against pornography and other indecent content in the media, was joined by numerous other religious organizations in hosting a “National Day of Prayer to Strengthen the Fight against Pornography and Sexual Exploitation” on Dec… 
More Nations Agree to Take in Syrian Refugees, Including the United States
The situation in Syria has displaced more than 3.2 million Syrians since 2011. These refugees have had to escape to neighboring countries, and most of them have remained there since. 
Switzerland Stops Administration of Ebola Vaccine
The Tribune De Geneve, a local Swiss newspaper reported that a university hospital in Geneva had decided to stop using the newly developed Ebola vaccine on their patients. This vaccine is reported to still be in its testing stages, doctors at the University of Geneva Hospital have reported that some… 
Ferguson Municipal Public Library: $350,000 Donations and Healing Kits
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library remained open when other businesses in Ferguson, and schools, were closed. 
Siloam Korean School Celebrates Beginnings of Raising Up Leaders Like Daniel
Siloam Korean School celebrated the end of its first semester on December 6. The students, who had been sharpening their Korean skills for the past several months, were able to show off their improvement to their parents during the event. Siloam Korean School’s first semester ran from August 6 to … 
Ebay to Downsize its Workforce by 2015
The online auction giant, eBay, is planning a round of mass layoffs that could potentially affect thousands of its workforce by 2015. The plan, leaked by unnamed sources in a report by The Wall Street Journal, will mainly be focused on eBay’s core marketplace division. eBay is expected to lay off … 
Ritz-Carlton, IMPACT 2030's First Founding Partner
Ritz-Carlton Hotel company, owner of luxurious hotels around the globe, doesn't only focus on business. The hotel chain giant is the first partner founder of IMPACT 2030, a global initiative for companies to volunteer for a good cause. 
Study Reveals World’s Oceans Littered With 270,000 Tons Of Floating Plastic
A team of researchers led by environmental scientist Markus Eriksen revealed that about 270,000 of plastic trash can be found in oceans around the world. Many of these are small bits of plastic that were once part of everyday objects that people use. Second Day Of Ceasefire Between Ukraine And Russian-Backed Rebels Cut Short
The momentary ceasefire between Ukraine’s military and Russian-back separatist groups ended on Wednesday afternoon after violent clashes erupted in the region. Established on Tuesday, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko called for a “Day of Silence” as part of the country’s attempt to est… 
Immigration Reforms: Latinos, NY City Mayor Bill De Blasio Back President Barack Obama’s Policy
President Barack Obama was criticized by many after proposing an immigration reform that favors undocumented immigrant, but most Hispanics have expressed support to the new ruling. 
Japanese Organization Urges World’s Children To Send Uplifting Letters To Tsunami And Earthquake Victims
An organization in Japan launched a project to call on children from different parts of the world to send letters of hope to the victims of the tsunami and earthquake that devastated the country in 2011. Dubbed as the Gengki Mail project, lead organizer Yuitaka Uritani believes receiving heartening … 
Saudi King Donates $100 Million to U.N.’s Food Aid for Syrian Refugees
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has donated over $100 million to the United Nations’ food relief program for Syrian refugees. The king’s donation of $104 million comes days after the international organization announced that it has decided to suspend its humanitarian campaign… 
CIA Denies Allegations of Rectal Feeding of Terrorism Suspects
Former CIA Counter Terrorism Head Jose Rodriguez says most of the items on Feinstein's report did not happen at the CIA. Rodriguez went on to say that they did not force detainees to stand even when they have fractures and he has not heard of anyone water boarding. 
Victims of the Rape of Nanking Send Resolution Against Japan to U.N.
China is awaiting the upcoming memorial of one of the most tragic events in world history. The 13th of December is the day of memorial for the “Rape of Nanking” in 1931 during Japan’s invasion of China during the Second World War. According to Yonhap News, descendants of victims or those who l…









