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So far President Barrack Obama has received a considerable amount of criticism for his somewhat limited foreign policies in Iraq and Syria, regarding the Islamic State (ISIS). The leaders of intelligence committees from both the Senate and the House of Representatives urged the president even further that the U.S. must directly engage with ISIS in order to prevent a very possible and imminent terrorist attack on American soil. These committee leaders represent both the Republican and Democratic Parties. READ MORE
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Ki-moon Ban, the secretary general of the United Nations urged the rest of the western powers to continue political talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin and that violence or the use of force should never be adopted as a solution despite Russia’s recent activities with the pro-Russian rebels fighting against the Ukrainian government. READ MORE
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The United States armed forces carried out a number of airstrikes in Somalia against the Al-Shabaab jihadist group. The administration however, according to CNN did not provide an official reason for these operations and are currently in the process of evaluating the U.S. military’s most recent attacks. READ MORE
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The Republic of Korea Court Martial convicted Sergeants Lee, Hah, and Corporals Lee and Chi for violence and murder of Private Yoon of the 28th regiment. The 4 soldiers were convicted of the equivalent of 2nd degree murder on that they had not planned on killing Private Yoon but that the death could have been prevented. READ MORE
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King Abdullah, the king of Saudi Arabia warned the Western world that the U.S. and Europe is in danger of an imminent terrorist attack from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and/or other terrorist militant organizations. READ MORE
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Today, North Korea’s “Nodong” (labor) News Paper which represents the views of DPRK’s labor party criticized and outright cursed the South Korean administration for allowing the deployment of a new high-altitude missile defense system (THAAD) in South Korean territory and for heightening military tension within the Korean peninsula. READ MORE
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A leader of the European Union let it be known that Europe is planning to tighten economic sanctions against Russia “within a week” in light of the nation’s recent activities within the borders of Ukraine. The Russian military is currently believed to be supplying pro-Russia rebels with weapons and even sending Russian citizens to fight against the Ukrainian government. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia was reported to have warned Europe and the United States that the situation might turn into a full-scale war if not handled with care.READ MORE
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This August, the Korean national team became the champions of the 68th Little League World Series. The team which was composed of all 12-year-old amateur players won all 11 games they participated including Japan and the U.S. and surprised many baseball and sports experts. READ MORE
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Hyun Jin Ryu, the Korean starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers had a remarkable comeback yesterday in a game with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. The Korean pitcher had come back from a muscle injury he had received a couple of weeks back when he was starting for the Dodgers against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Angels Stadium. READ MORE
Society
The well-known atheist author Richard Dawkins who is most known for his book, The God Delusion, stated that it would be “immoral” to not abort a baby with Down syndrome. He said that even if it was his own child, he would “love her dearly” but that would not change his view that aborting such a child would be better. READ MORE
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A federal judge has ruled out against Texas’ abortion regulations. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel cited that most abortion clinics in Texas will have to close down because owners refused to upgrade their facilities to meet the new basic health and safety standards that will take effect on Monday. READ MORE
World
The terrorist group, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has recently demanded ransom for a 26-year-old American woman who was held captive for over a year. The hostage was captured by the Islamic State while she was doing humanitarian work in Syria. READ MORE
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News 1 reported that North Korea’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Soo-yong Lee is planning to visit the United States for the first time in 15 years. Many experts have begun to express that there is a positive signal for diplomatic talks between the DPRK and U.S. to resume. READ MORE
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In a recent report it has become known that the British police had failed to help at least 1,400 children in the town of Rotherham who were under serious sexual abuse by members of Pakistani gangs between 1997 and 2013 for fear of coming out as racist. The police along with social care workers are receiving heavy criticism for these failures. READ MORE
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Russia is being heavily criticized for its intervention in the conflict taking place within Ukraine. President Obama is about to visit Wales for the NATO summit meeting and later Estonia. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, in light of these planned visits stated that “it is better not to come against Russia” since it is “one of the most powerful nuclear nations”. 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
