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Talk Therapy Reduces Suicide Rate
Researchers found that talk therapy could lessen the tendency of an individual to commit suicide. Ferguson Suffers Riots while Protests Emerge Across the U.S.; Key Details of Michael Brown's Shooting Remain Unknown
Ferguson was the center of attention in the U.S. and most parts of the world on Tuesday. The decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson upset thousands of Americans on Monday. Riots broke out within the hour of the decision, and protests began in various parts of the United States. 
Few Umbrellas Left as Hong Kong Protest for Democracy Wanes
The streets of Hong Kong are filled with only a few hundred umbrellas; two months ago there were thousands. Police officers and court bailiffs began dismantling much of the protest zones in Mong Kok today. Samsung to Stop Production of Many Smartphone Models in 2015
Samsung will reportedly be putting a halt to their wide range production of smartphones and place emphasis on only the most essential devices next year. 
Italy’s First Female Astronaut Arrives at the International Space Station
Samantha Cristoforetti, the first female astronaut from Italy, has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to begin her five-month long mission.Aside from being the first Italian female astronaut, she is also the first woman sent by the European Space Agency on a long-term mission in space. 
"It's Okay To Look Like A Normal Person": Dollmaker Introduces 'Lammily', The 'Normal Barbie'
Nickolay Lamm introduces 'Lammily' in an effort to present an 'alternative' version of beauty. 
Peru Authorities Investigating Mystery Behind Death of 500 Sea Lions
Peruvian officials and law enforcers are still baffled by the mystery surrounding the death of 500 sea lions.The bodies of the animals, which are already in the advance stages of decomposition, were discovered on Sunday at Peru's Anconcillo beach. 
Russia Plans To Send Bomber Planes Near U.S. Territory
Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu of Russia announced that the country will expand its military operations to western parts of the world including the Gulf of Mexico.According to the government official, the expansion includes military drills that involve deploying bomber planes near United States terr… 
Two Indians and Four Italians Canonized To Sainthood By Pope Francis
Pope Francis canonized six new devotees to sainthood on Sunday. PLA Major General Confirms China Continuing to Build on Disputed Islands
Retired Major General Luo Yuan of the People’s Liberation Army said that China is pushing through with the construction of an airstrip in the disputed area in the South China Sea. 
Obama Administration Planning to Curb Alternative Fuel
The White House is planning to scrap one of the U.S. government’s programs regarding the widespread use of alternative fuel. 
U.K. Home Secretary Reveals 40 Failed Terrorist Plots Since 2005, Announces New Anti-Terror Law
Home Secretary Theresa May of the United Kingdom revealed that British forces have thwarted around 40 terrorist plots in the country. These attempts span from 2005 to 2014 and involve major operations such assassinations of high-profile leaders and bombings of planes and the London Stock Exchange. 
Missionaries and Churches Must Focus Efforts in Building Leaders in Asian Countries
Though about 4.5 billion live in the continent of Asia, it remains today as one of the continents in which the people are hardest to reach. There are certain countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines, in which the gospel can be freely preached and Christianity can be fr… 
Violence Ensues After Ferguson Grand Jury Decides Not to Indict Officer Wilson
On Monday evening, the Ferguson Grand Jury finalized its decision regarding the innocence of the Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed Michael Brown, a black teenager. The jury decided to not make criminal charges against Wilson. 
Branch Out Movement Promotes Real Interactions with Real People
Even amongst friends, Americans are magnetized to their phones. Verbal conversations between strangers have given way to online interaction. Though some argue that advances in social technology have prompted widespread interaction that transcends barriers of space, the founders of the Branch Out Mov…









