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Middle East News and Analyses of the Islamic State: Are They 'Beyond a Terrorist Group'?'

Analyses of the IS and its effect on the world increasingly spur fear, but Politico says a backlash is inevitable

Another Mexico State Bans the Use of Animals in Circus Shows, Magicians May No Longer Use Rabbits, Doves

The banning of the use of animals in circuses continues to spread throughout Mexico as Coahuila has become the next state to do so.

Immigration: Mexico's Double Standard

Mexico's immigration dilemma is with its own citizens and Central America. The talk of immigration for some U. S. politicians might not be a hot button issue, but perhaps no one can ignore the facts of who it is affecting.

11 Undocumented Immigrants Found in UK Truck as Human Trafficking Numbers Grow

A group of suspected undocumented immigrants from Eritrea and Kashmir were found in the back of a truck in Somerset in the U.K. Tuesday.

Ivory Coast Closes Borders to Guinea, Liberia in Response to Ebola Outbreak, WHO Recommends Different Action

The Ivory Coast is the latest to place restrictions against Ebola-stricken neighbors Liberia and Guinea despite the World Health Organization's advice not to do so.

Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: Number of Infected in Liberia, Sierra Leone Could Be More Than Estimated

According to a new report by the World Health Organization, the death toll continues to rise in West Africa as the Ebola epidemic moves through the three nations at the center of the pandemic to neighboring nations. The report also highlights the possible existence of "shadow zones."

Russia & Ukraine Conflict 2014: Russia Reportedly Launches ‘Direct Invasion' into Ukraine

Convoy cleared customs without Red Cross, violating a deal At least 134 Russian vehicles have entered eastern Ukraine, claiming to be a convoy bringing aid to a war-torn part of the country.

Hamas Kills 18 for Allegedly Passing Along Information to Israel: Report

Militant group carries out shootings near mosque and at police station Hamas-run Al Aqsa TV announced on Friday that as many as 18 people were killed for allegedly passing information to Israel, according to CNN.

Colombia, Nicaragua Continue Maritime Border Dispute

Colombia's president, Juan Manuel Santos, announced his country's opposition to Nicaragua's lawsuit and has filed its own counter-suit.

Wildlife Conservation News: Demand for 'Succulent Taste' of Helmeted Water Toad Meat Could Cause Extinction of Chile's Biggest Amphibian

According to experts, Chile's largest amphibian, the helmeted water toad, could soon be extinct.

South Sudan News 2014: Nation's Government Reportedly Using Children as Soldiers

While the government does not deny using child soldiers, yet again, they claim the children are coming to them for safety and protection. The witness accounts play a different tune.

Brazil President News 2014: Marina Silva Replaces Presidential Hopeful Killed in Plane Crash

New candidate has a better chance of unseating Brazil's president A week after Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died in a plane crash, he has been replaced on the ticket by former running mate Marina Silva, according to CNN.

Ukraine Crisis News 2014: Ukraine Allows Russian Aid Convoys to Enter the Country

Ukrainian officials held a convoy of 16 trucks at the border because they were afraid it was a Trojan, and have criticized the items on board.

Immigration News Update: ICE, Honduras Police Sign Memorandum to Share Immigration, Criminal Record History

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a memorandum with the Honduran National Police agreeing to cooperate in future investigations involving Honduran nationals.

Raúl Castro's Daughter Mariela Becomes First Lawmaker to Vote 'No' in Cuban Parliament

Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban President Raúl Castro and niece of Fidel Castro, set a new precedent in the Cuban parliament by voting against a workers' rights bill she felt didn't go far enough to prevent workplace discrimination against people with HIV or with unconventional gender identities.

Mexico Tourist Town Sees 7 Kidnappings as US Updates Country's Tourism Travel Warning

Valle de Bravo, a popular tourist town in central Mexico, has become the latest town in the country to see heightened numbers of kidnappings.

Hiroshima, Japan Landslides & Flooding 2014: Disaster Leaves At Least 36 Dead

Several missing after slides triggered by heavy rains No less than 36 people have died and several others are missing after landslides struck the Japanese city of Hiroshima Wednesday morning, according to a report from AP.

Pope Francis Family Death News 2014: 3 Relatives Killed in Crash; 1 in Serious Condition

Three relatives of Pope Francis died in a car crash Tuesday after the pontiff's nephew hit a truck carrying corn while driving along a provincial highway in Argentina.

Food Prices On the Rise in Russia Following Ban on Western Food Imports

Food prices are rising in Russia, but it could reverse Buying food in Russia recently has gotten much more expensive as the county's ban on Western food imports appears to be hurting people across Russia.

Latin America News: Ecuador President Rafael Correa 'Was Always Against Re-Election' But Seeks Indefinite Presidential Terms

Rafael Correa has been the president of Ecuador since 2007, and his third and final term officially ends in 2017. He is now looking to change the laws of the country's democracy, however, to allow him to run for presidential re-election indefinitely.