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An activist reported on Thursday that the Islamic State has abducted more than 250 Assyrian Christians in northeastern Syria in the past three days. The abductions, which began on Monday, have forced thousands of villagers in a cluster of 11 villages to flee.READ MORE
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The Federal Communications Commission approved tighter regulation of the Internet on Thursday. In a vote of 3-2 along party lines, the independent organization voted in favor of regulations that would ensure net neutrality.READ MORE
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On Tuesday, the Human Rights Watch published a report urging the Syrian government to stop the use of barrel explosives.READ MORE
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Early Tuesday morning, the Islamic State abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians. READ MORE
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U.S. and Iranian officials have gotten closer to reaching an agreement with nuclear production. On Monday, officials from both parties ended the talks of nuclear productivity with a proposal to limit Iran’s nuclear ability for a minimum of ten years. READ MORE
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stopped the issuing of gay marriage in Texas after he made a legal challenge. READ MORE
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Nigerian military officials stated that the national military has killed 300 Islamist militants in the past week. In a campaign to recapture territory lost to Boko Haram, Nigeria has joined military forces with Chad, Niger, Benin, and Cameroon.READ MORE
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In Europe, anti-Semitic behavior is not rare. Recent events in France the past week indicated the growing intolerance towards the Jewish community in Europe. READ MORE
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Over four million immigrants are currently in legal limbo. President Obama’s original plan to protect these immigrants from deportation was stopped by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen. READ MORE
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The South Sudanese government has been using children as soldiers. The Human Rights Watch reported on Wednesday that both government and rival forces have recruited children as young as 13 years old into the military.READ MORE
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On Monday, Egypt carried out airstrikes on IS bases in Libya as a response to the video posted by IS militants showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians.READ MORE
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On Thursday, the United Nations gathered in order to discuss the turmoil in Yemen. Political distress, as well as militant groups, has endangered the country’s stability. READ MORE
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Back in October of 2014, the Sudanese army committed a systematic attack on a civilian population in the north Darfur town of Tabit. The Human Rights Watch published a report on Wednesday that details the incident, and the context of the attack.READ MORE
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President Obama requested for Congress to enact legislation that would authorize the use of U.S. Armed Forces in a war against the Islamic State. READ MORE
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North Korea has long been known for its harsh treatment of defectors. The Human Rights Watch reported on Monday that the nation has increased its punishment for those who attempt to flee the country. 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
