Separatists Hand Over Bodies, Black Boxes from Ukraine Crash Site
A senior Ukrainian separatist leader handled over the remains of nearly 300 victims and the black boxes of the Malaysian Airlines plane downed last week, Reuters reported.
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WHO can’t deal with Ebola Outbreak
International health officials warned Thursday that recent budget cuts have impeded the ability of the World Health Organization to respond to the Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 603 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the L.A. Times reported.
Boko Haram Seize Nigerian Town, Killing 100
Boko Haram jihadists killed more than 100 residents as they hoisted their Islamic flag over the Nigerian town of Damboa. Reports are that nine other villages are on the run according to a Nigerian official.
Nuke Negotiations Extended for 4 Months with Iran
Iran and six world powers still have a wide bridge to gap so they have extended the nuclear talks until November 24, after the informal deadline passed today, July 20.
Russia Involved in Malaysian Airline Crash
Russia supplied sophisticated missile launchers to separatists in Eastern Ukraine, a U.S. official told the Washington Post. Meanwhile, separatists prevented international investigators from gaining unfettered access to the crash site on Saturday.
Thousands of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally in London
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in London on Saturday afternoon to rally against Israel’s military operation in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally Across France, Defy Ban
Despite a ban imposed by French President Francois Hollande after protesters marched on two synagogues in Paris, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched throughout French cities on Saturday to condemn Israel’s military action in Gaza.
China Braces for Super Typhoon
Super Typhoon Rammasun left a trail of destruction that left at least 40 dead in the Philippines and now is heading for China still packing winds up to 123 MPH.
Malaysian Airliner Shot Down Over Ukraine
A Malaysia Airlines plane with 295 people on board was shot down over Ukraine, Sky News reported.
Islamic State Using Chemical Weapons Against Kurdish Soldiers
The Islamic State is using chemical weapons against Kurdish forces in clashes in Northeast Syria, according to several Kurdish media outlets.
Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
Diplomats said a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear program will not be completed by the July 20, the six-month interim deadline, and that “significant gaps” remain.
U.S. and E.U. Place New Sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama imposed new sanctions against several Russian banks, energy and defense firms, in an effort to stop alleged Russian support of separatists in Ukraine.
Russia to Reopen Lourdes Spy Base in Cuba
Russia plans to reopen an electronic listening post in Cuba that was used during the Cold War, the BBC reported.
Russia Considers ‘Surgical Strikes’ Against Ukraine
Russia is considering ‘surgical retaliatory strikes’ after a Russian citizen was killed over the weekend, RIA Novosti reported.
Islamic State Takes Control of Another Syrian City
The Islamic State (IS) seized control of the city of Deir ez-Zor, the sixth largest city in Syria, when rival jihadist groups, Jabhat al-Nursa and Ahrar al-Sham, withdrew their forces. They now control nearly 100 percent of the Deir Ez-zor province.
Ebola Outbreak Worst on Record
The recent Ebola outbreak is the worst on record as its reached into the capitals of three countries in West Africa.
Ukraine Says Russian Building its Troops Along its Border
Ukraine accused Russia of building up its troops along its border and said Russian Army officers joined separatists fighting against government troops.
Libya’s Largest Airport Came Under Rocket Attack
Tripoli’s International Airport was forced to close and came under fresh rocket attacks by a Libyan militia group Monday night. At least one person died, and 12 planes were damaged.
Typhoon Heads for Philippines
Typhoon Rammasun, packing winds of 75 mph with gusts to over 90 mph, is expected to hit the Philippines later today.
BRICS to Launch Its Version of the World Bank
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — the BRICS nations — will launch their own version of the World Bank this week.