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WikiLeaks Exposes Nigeria for Releasing Known Terror Suspects
A U.S. diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks shows that Nigeria has been responsible for releasing 18 known suspects of terrorism.
World Bank Leader Claims Double Dip Recession 'Unlikely'
World Bank President Robert Zoellick told reporters on Tuesday that the global economy is likely to avert a double-dip recession.
Mugabe Preaches Peace for Zimbabwe Elections; Churches Face Intimidation
Robert Mugabe, the infamous dictator president of Zimbabwe, is calling upon lawmakers in his fractured coalition government to preach peace to the population ahead of upcoming elections.
Somalia Famine: UN Declares 6th Zone in Severe Starvation
The devastating famine in Somalia continues to spread throughout the country resulting in the United Nations to declare a sixth famine zone in the country today.
Monsoon Rains in Pakistan Kill Over 100; Millions Flee Homes
Pakistan is facing another natural disaster as almost a month of monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in the southern region of the country and forced millions to flee their homes.
U.S. Student Spends Summer Holidays in Libya to Help Rebels Oust Gaddafi
Unlike most college students that stay home to work or intern over summer, Chris Jeon decided to take the “vacation’ of a lifetime and go to Libya to aid in the rebel movement against Muammar Gaddafi.
2020 Olympics: 6 Cities Enter Bids; U.S. Abstains
Six cities have responded to Thursday’s deadline for submissions to the International Olympic Committee to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Dutch Television Show Highlights Plight of Asylum Seekers
A controversial one-off television show reached out to the Dutch mainstream last night to highlight the plight of asylum seekers in a satirical and humorous manner.
Taiwan Investigates Organ Transplants From HIV-Infected Donor
Taiwanese officials have begun a probe into an accidental transplant of organs from an HIV infected donor into four recipients at two separate hospitals.
Taliban Militants Abduct 30 Pakistani Boys in Afghanistan
The Taliban abducted 30 Pakistani boys on Thursday but it is still unclear whether the children were kidnapped after they accidentally crossed the border into Afghanistan or whether they were lured there.