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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. READ MORE
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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 establishment peace talks with the rebel forces. READ MORE
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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 or “genki” letters from strangers will greatly help the victims’ healing process. READ MORE
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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 due to lack of funds. READ MORE
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Astronomers from Spain are closely monitoring celestial phenomenon that could lead to the birth of a gigantic star. According to the scientists, two blue stars located 13,000 light years away from Earth are closely orbiting one another. If they collide, it could result to a massive explosion and the creation of a supermassive star. READ MORE
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Appearing before representatives from other countries, the United Nation’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon stressed the urgent need to reverse the global effects of climate change. Ban emphasized that through a collective action from all countries, the world will be able to make a historically significant impact in protecting the environment READ MORE
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U.K. leader David Cameron visited Turkey to meet with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to discuss the two countries’ efforts to combat extremist groups. The meeting of the two leaders focused on ways to stop terrorists from crossing international borders and entering their countries. READ MORE
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Cho Hyun-ah has announced her resignation from Korean Air Lines on Tuesday after she was criticized by South Korea’s citizens for ejecting a member of the cabin crew from a plane. The 40-year-old Cho is the eldest daughter of Cho Yang-ho, the chairman of the airline company. Before her resignation, she served as Korean Air Lines’ vice president for its cabin service. READ MORE
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The Vatican announced on Dec. 4 that Pope Francis has ordered Daniel Craig to be removed from his position as the chief of the Swiss Guard. Anrig will continue serving the Vatican until his term ends on Jan. 31 of next year. READ MORE
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A recent report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the drought California is currently experiencing is caused by natural occurrences and not by the effects of global warming. The study, which was authored by researchers from NASA, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society and Columbia University, explained that natural weather patterns have prevented rain clouds from developing in the region. READ MORE
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Vladimir Lipunov, an astrophysicist and professor at the Moscow State University, said he is currently tracking a huge asteroid that’s about to enter Earth’s orbit. The asteroid, which has a diameter of 360 meters, is as big as a mountain and has been named 2014 UR116. READ MORE
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NASA scientists reported on Monday that the planet Mars used to have shallow lakes that were capable of supporting living organisms. The discovery was made by the Curiosity rover, which was deployed to the Red Planet by the space agency in 2012. READ MORE
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Prince William appeared in the World Bank Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8 and discussed his plans to combat wildlife trafficking around the globe. According to the Duke of Cambridge, he aims to form a task force under the supervision of the United for Wildlife royal organization to monitor the different aspects of the transportation sector. READ MORE
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President Vladimir Putin held a government meeting on Dec. 8 to urged Russia’s officials to support the country’s own scientific programs. The president’s call for the development of local technology is in response to the sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia. READ MORE
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A new study conducted by researchers from the North Carolina State University revealed that ants along with other arthropods such as beetles keep the city of New York clean by consuming tons of garbage. Led by research associate Elsa Youngsteadt, the team conducted the study by scattering crumbs and small pieces of food along the streets of Manhattan. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
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