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Boko Haram uploads video showing Nigerian pilot beheading

Nigerian militant group Boko Haram today released a video showing charred plane wreckage and the beheading of a man who is the pilot of a missing Nigerian Air Force jet.


Man admitted with Ebola-like symptoms at D.C hospital

A patient with Ebola-like symptoms has been admitted at Howard University hospital in Washington, D.C, hospital authorities confirmed today.


Colorado students plan more protests against curriculum review

Buckling under pressure from protests by students, the Jefferson County Board of Education in Colorado on Thursday took a step back from a proposal to create a committee to review Advanced Placement US History.


Hong Kong: Protest group calls off talks with government

The Hong Kong Federation of Students today decided to stop planned talks with the government following violent clashes between pro-democracy activists and opposing demonstrators.


Ebola under control in US: CDC

Health officials across the US today assured the public that Ebola is not a serious threat in the country, even as the detection of the first case of the deadly viral disease in the US sent a message that there are some flaws in border screening, treatment and disposal of contaminated items.


U-Va suspect Matthew twice accused of college sex assaults

The suspect in the disappearance of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham was twice accused of sexual assaults at two Virginia colleges he attended.


Prince William warns paparazzi not to harass George

Britain’s Prince William on Wednesday warned two photographers not to harass his baby son George during walks in London parks with his nanny. He remarked that the behavior of the photographers amounted to “harassment”.


School football player in Long Island dies after collision during game

In an unfortunate incident, a high school football player died on Wednesday night in Long Island after suffering a severe head injury in a collision during a varsity game.


Obama ‘underplaying’ Ebola threat: Rand Paul

Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday accused President Barack Obama of “underplaying” the threat of deadly viral disease Ebola after the first case of the disease was identified in the U.S.


920 chickens killed with golf club in California

Authorities in central California have launched a probe looking for the people who entered a Foster Farms chicken ranch and killed more than 900 birds using a golf club.


Australian PM approves first air missions over Iraq

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today approved the first aerial missions over Iraq, in an “assistance” capacity initially.


Ukraine: 10 killed in shelling of school & mini-van

At least 10 people died after shells hit a school playground and a public transit mini-van in a street in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.


UK drops terror case against former Guantanamo inmate

British prosecutors today dropped terrorism charges against a former Guantanamo Bay detainee who is an advocate and has fought for the rights of terror suspects.


Hong Kong protesters seek leader’s resignation

Student demonstrators in Hong Kong today pledged to resort to more intense pro-democracy protests if Chief Executive CY Leung refuses to step down.


Japan volcano death toll may reach 46

Japanese media today reported that death toll from the country’s worst volcanic eruption in decades would jump to around 46 after as the rescuers recovered some more bodies on Mount Ontake.


Australian PM not in favour of allowing burqa in parliament

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott today said that he wished the burqa “was not worn” in the country, adding that he was against the idea of allowing the use of Muslim veil..


Secret Service can shoot White House intruders: Pierson

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson today said that the law allows officers and agents to use “lethal force” in order to stop someone from entering the White House without permission.


Obama, Modi Meet at White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US President Barack Obama at the White House to hold formal talks.


Secret Service chief faces heat over White House intrusion

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson today admitted that the security plan of her agency floundered as an intruder succeeded in breaking into the White House earlier this month.


Suspect in Arkansas woman murder pleads not guilty

A man who was arrested on Monday in connection with the abduction and murder of a real estate agent in rural Arkansas today pleaded not guilty to preliminary charges of kidnapping and capital murder.


Afghanistan, US sign long-delayed security deal

The new government in Afghanistan and the United States today finally inked a security agreement under which 12,000 foreign soldiers would remain stationed in the war-torn Asian nation after the end of international combat mission on December 31.


Ebola outbreak in Nigeria & Senegal may be over: CDC

Health officials today said that it is likely that the Ebola outbreak is over in Nigeria and Senegal but it is still continuing to spread rapidly elsewhere in West Africa.


US failed to judge rise of IS: Obama

In a candid admission, US President Barack Obama has said that the United States underestimated Islamic State militants who have seized control a vast area Syria and Iraq.


Protests continue in Ferguson, 150 arrested

Protests and arrests continue in Ferguson, Missouri with the police arresting over 150 demonstrators on Sunday near the police station in the mostly black St. Louis suburb.


Madrid seeks legal help to block Catalan referendum

Spain’s constitutional court has received a request from Madrid seeking to strike down a planned independence referendum in the region of Catalonia.


Drone warrant bill vetoed by California governor

California Governor Jerry Brown on Sunday vetoed a bill that was aimed at placing strict regulations over the use of drones by law enforcement and other government agencies, Brown’s office confirmed on Sunday.


US troops will remain in Afghanistan under Ghani

US troops will stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014, said a US official today.


Earthquake in southern Peru kills 8

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit rural southern Peru over the weekend killing at least eight people, emergency authorities said on Sunday.


Hong Kong protesters defiant despite tear gas firing

The protesters in Hong Kong remained defiant despite tear gas firing by security officials to disperse the protesters who have gathered on the streets demanding full universal..


Justice Department orders Ferguson police not to exacerbate tensions

Situation in Ferguson is already tense and it is only rising.


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