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Two With Ebola to Get Treatment in Atlanta: Over 700 Dead Since March as Patients Enter US

An American man and woman that have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa are set to return home to the U.S. to receive treatment in Atlanta.
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Shelling of Gaza Continues as Israel Searches for Abducted Soldier

By Jessica Michele Herring
The shelling of Gaza continued Saturday as the search expanded for an Israeli soldier who was captured by Hamas militants.
NASA

NASA Goes to Pluto: The Former Planet That Was

By Chaka Phillips
Why is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) going to Pluto now?
Taiwan Gas Explosion

Taiwanese Gas Blast Kills 25

By Jessica Michele Herring
A gas leak caused an explosion in Taiwan yesterday, killing 25 and injuring many others.
Bolivian President Evo Morales

Latin American Countries Criticize Israel's Actions in Gaza

By Jessica Michele Herring
Latin American countries are denouncing Israel's actions, and some countries are taking diplomatic actions to show their support for Palestinians.

Bolivia’s Evo Morales Calls Israel a “Terrorist State,” Israel Loses Support in Latin America

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Six nations in the region have criticized Israel's actions and have recalled their ambassadors.

West African Nations Struggle to Contain Ebola Epidemic

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The World Health Organization will help the West African nations in improving their chances of containing the epidemic.

Gay Uganda News 2014: Nation's Court Overturns Homophobic Law

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The law decided to overturn the law on a technicality rather than debating the anti-gay sentiment infused within the law.
Israel/Gaza War

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Gaza Dissolves, IDF Soldier Reportedly Kidnapped

By Jessica Michele Herring
A cease-fire brokered between Israel and Hamas ended Friday after an Israeli soldier was reportedly kidnapped by Hamas.
Internet.org Went Live on Thursday in Zambia

Facebook & Internet in Zambia: New App Provides Free Internet for African Nation

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The app will introduce many people to the Internet and give them new resources and tools.

Ebola Virus in the United States: Can the US Avoid the Deadly Disease?

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Though the possibility of the virus arriving via international flights is real, the U.S. is also well poised in averting an epidemic.

Unconditional Humanitarian Cease-Fire Announced in Gaza

By Rebecca S. Myles
Ceasefire announced in Gaza.
Stocks Fall

Stock Market Takes a Huge Fall Amidst Argentina's Defalt

By Robert C. Weich III
Dow loses over 300 points on news of Argentina debt default
Bolivian President, Evo Morales, revokes visa privileges for Israelis

Bolivian President Rescinds Open Visa for Israelis Over Gaza Crisis

By Rebecca S. Myles
Latin American leaders continue to take measures to protest Israel's offensive in Gaza, while U.N. agency leaders speak out against deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Day Labourer Harvest Sugar Canes

Over 100 Brazilian Employers Charged With Slave-like Conditions

By Anjalee Khemlani
The list of employers who are abusing employees' rights grows with 109 added to the government blacklist which prevents those employers from borrowing money until they improve conditions. A majority of the workers were urbanites last year, but this year the targeted companies were rural.

Ghana's Cedi Weakens Further Againt Dollar as Government Refuses Bailout

By Anjalee Khemlani
Instead of opting for a long-term support option in the form of a bailout, the country of Ghana is choosing a temporary option to boost the strength of its currency, the cedi, which has been inflating nonstop since being redenominated in 2007
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US Bans Venezuela Officials for Human Rights Violations, Says Government Used 'Excessive' Force

By Scharon Harding
On Wednesday, the U.S. State Department announced that it revoked visas from some Venezuelan government officials who seem to have violated human rights.
Colombian Soldiers

Military Presence Growing in Latin America

By Jessica Michele Herring
The military appears to be gaining power in a number of Latin American countries.
Russia President Vladimir Putin

Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Could Hurt EU Banking, Energy Sectors

By Jessica Michele Herring
The new round of sanctions on Russia could negatively effect the economies of some countries in the E.U. and U.K.

India Landslide 2014: Deadly Disaster Leads to 30 Deaths; 150 People Trapped

By Anjalee Khemlani
Most recent reports state 30 dead out of the more than 150 who were buried by a landslide at the foot of hills in a remote village in western India Wednesday.
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