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Edward Snowden Applies for Extended Stay in Russia

National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Edward Snowden is petitioning the Russian government to extend his one-year temporary renewable asylum, which will expire on July 31.
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Chicago Bull Running Writer Gored in Thigh During Spain's Running With the Bulls Festival

On Wednesday two men, one from the U.S. and one from Spain, were gored at the Bulls of Pamplona festival in Spain.
Drug violence in Mexico

Mexican Vigilante Groups Keeping Cartels in Check

Vigilante groups are taking on drug cartels in a growing movement, highlighting the government's failure to quell kidnappings and drug trafficking.
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

Israel Continues to Strike Gaza as Hamas Launches Longer-Range Rockets into Southern Israel

Hamas is continuing to lob rockets into Israel while Israel responds with a surge in air strikes.
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Afghanistan Presidential Candidate Abdullah Abdullah Clams Victory Despite Contested Election Results

The political climate in Afghanistan continued to heat up as presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah claimed victory in spite of initial election results that calculated his rival, Ashraf Ghani, in the lead.
Kidnapping of Israeli Teenagers

Israeli Initiates 'Protective Edge' Operation Against Hamas, Gaza Strip Bombed

In midst of the worst outbreak of violence on the Israel-Gaza border since 2012, tensions escalated between Israel and Hamas on Tuesday as Israel bombed 50 Gazan sites.

Ebola Virus Out of Control in West Africa? 50 New Cases Reported Since July 3

Virus has killed over 500 since February
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The War on Guatemalan Women: Gangs Murder with Impunity

Dead Guatemalan women are being dumped in alleyways, dropped by the roadside, and deserted in parks, bodies bound by trash bags, plastic blankets, or left bare for the world to see, abandoned by the wayside like discarded trash.
The Conference of US Bishops Will Discuss Pope Francis's Teachings

Pope Francis Meets With European Victims of Clerical Sex Abuse, Begs For Forgiveness

Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis begged six victims of clerical sexual abuse for forgiveness Monday and promised to hold bishops who hid the sex scandals accountable for their "grave sins."
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson

New TSA Security Measures to Include Increased Scrutiny of Electronics

New TSA security measures will include increased scrutiny of electronic devices at overseas airports.
Ukraine Military Recaptures Slovyansk

Ukraine Military Gains on Rebels, Recaptures Slovyasnk

The Ukraine military is gaining on the rebels after the military recaptured the town of Slovyansk, which had been taken over by pro-Russia rebels.

Earthquake Rocks Mexico, Guatemala; 2 Dead

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the Pacific Coast rocked a wide area in southern Mexico and Central America early Monday morning, causing at least two deaths and damage to dozens of homes in Guatemala.
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Raúl Castro Encourages Slow Economic Reform, Says His People Are 'Defeating Imperialism'

On Saturday, Cuba President Raúl Castro spoke to his country's parliament and said that despite a poor economy, reform should be conducted slowly.
Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

Hamas Launches Rockets Into Southern Israel; Israeli Air Strikes Kill 7 Hamas Members

Israeli air strikes have killed seven members of Hamas in retaliation for Hamas launching rockets into Southern Israel.

Brazil Overpass Collapses: Kills 2 and Leaves Many Injured

The collapsed bridge crushed a bus as well as various vehicles and rescue teams continue searching the rubble for bodies.

Catholic Church and Contraception, Divorce & Same-Sex Marriage: Vatican Prepares for Synod of Bishops on the Family

The Church released a document that outlines Catholics' opinions of aspects of Catholic doctrine.
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Spain’s San Fermin Festival Pamplona: Fiesta Kicks off With Thousands of Celebrators

Spectators and participants came out in droves Sunday to celebrate the beginning of Spain's annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona.
Barbados

Barbados Beaches: Caribbean Island Is Going Green, People Are Taking Notice

Some countries and the U.S. media are impressed with Barbados' green initiative.
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Ukraine Crisis News: New Ceasefire Possible as European Countries Push Rebels Into Talks

Ukrainian President Poroshenko informed EU foreign policy adviser Catherine Ashton that he is willing to resume talks.
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Israel-Palestine News: Six Jews Arrested in Palestinian Teen's Death

Israel has apprehended six Jewish suspects accused of having involvement in the recent murder of a Palestinian teenager.
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