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The fight against extremist group Boko Haram has been largely effective, according to the Nigerian government. On Thursday, the military leaders said that Boko Haram has been eradicated from the Adamawa state in Northeastern Nigeria. READ MORE
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On Thursday, the Human Rights Watch called on Japan and the United Nations to address the military rule in Thailand. An article released by the rights group urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to act upon the junta leader's control of Thailand.READ MORE
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African nations have pulled their forces together to combat Boko Haram in recent weeks. The coalition of Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad have employed thousands of troops in an offensive against Boko Haram. A Niger police official reported on Wednesday that over 500 Boko Haram militants were killed in eastern Niger since the start of the offensive last month.READ MORE
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Iraqi forces have made progress in the fight to regain Tikrit from the Islamic State. Combined forces have joined Iraq in pushing back ISIS, as a result, the city’s hospital was reclaimed on Wednesday.READ MORE
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On Tuesday, two students from the university were expelled for their “leadership role” in the chant.READ MORE
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On Monday, the Human Rights Watch urged the Spanish government to reject a recent draft bill regarding the public security of Spain.READ MORE
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On Sunday night, members of a black student organization at the University of Oklahoma posted a video online that showed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity of OU chanting racist statements. READ MORE
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Ebola is still relevant. This past week, the World Health Organization reported 132 new cases of Ebola in West Africa. The previous week, there were 99 additional cases. Survivors of the Ebola virus are still facing the result of fear towards the virus.READ MORE
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A Delta Airlines passenger skidded off the runway at LaGuardia airport when landing. The flight coming in on Thursday was from Atlanta, the exact cause behind the flawed landing is being investigated by the airline.READ MORE
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China’s Premier Li Keqiang spoke of many economic changes in China’s future in the Parliamentary meeting on Thursday. The annual Parliamentary meeting was the first major political event in China for the new year; some 3,000 delegates from all the provinces in China attended the meeting. READ MORE
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On Wednesday, probate courts in Alabama stopped issuing marriage licenses to gay couples as a result of the state’s Supreme Court ruling. The previous night, six out of nine justices voted in favor of blocking gay marriage in the state after the federal court allowed it. READ MORE
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On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a speech to the U.S. Congress that many were anticipating. Prime Minister Netanyahu used the opportunity to express his concerns over the deals with Iran over a nuclear development program.READ MORE
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A recently released documentary about the gang rape and death of a young woman in New Delhi back in 2012 has brought anger from several sides. READ MORE
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On Sunday, Los Angeles Police Officers fired several shots at a homeless man, killing him. Officials state that the officers shot the man after he reached for an officer’s firearm.READ MORE
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As part of the Together LA XXX breakout session, Craig Gross of XXX Church and Kim Biddle of Saving Innocence shared testimonies and insight into the world of sexual exploitation and their work to prevent and address this problem in society.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 ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
