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Amid Spying Allegations, Germany Orders CIA Chief Out of Germany

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014

Over fresh allegation of U.S. espionage, Germany ordered the expulsion of the CIA station chief in Berlin to leave the country on Thursday.

BRICS Nations Setting Up $100 Billion Fund

Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2014

The BRICS nations are setting up a $100-billion fund to steady currency markets, as well as a development bank.

Khamenei: We Need ‘190,000’ Centrifuges

Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2014

With a July 20 deadline rapidly approaching, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei revealed that it ultimately wants 190,000 nuclear centrifuges -- nearly 20 times more than world powers want to allow.

North Korea Fires Missiles into the Sea

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2014

North Korea continued development of its missile program and launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the Washington Times reported.

Russia Developing Radar-Evading Missiles

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Russia expected to have radar-evading ballistic missiles by 2021, according to the Washington Times.

Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented after new blood test breakthrough

Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2014

A revolutionary discovery may produce a 'blood test' that will predict if a person may develop Alzheimer's within a year.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rejects Western Pressure on Nuclear Program

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected any Western pressure to force Iran into making any concessions to its nuclear program.

6.9 Earthquake in Southern Mexico, Guatemala Kills 4

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014

At least four people died as a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck Southern Mexico and Central America.

Three Bridges Destroyed Leading to Separatist Stronghold City of Donetsk

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014

Three bridges were destroyed on roads leading to the pro-Russian separatist controlled city of Donetsk on Monday.

Japan Threatened by Super Typhoon

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014

A super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds up to 150mph, is heading straight for Japan prompting the country's weather agency to issue its highest alert.

Islamic State Shows Increasing Strength and Structure

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014

Sunni terrorist group the 'Islamic State' is conquering territory and gaining strength taking the jihadist organization to places al-Qaeda couldn't.

One of Europe’s Biggest Banks Collapses

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014

One of Europe's largest banks, Austria's largest bank by assets, will post a $2.2 billion loss this year.

Iran FM Post Defiant YouTube Video as Nuclear Deadline Nears

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014

Iran's foreign minister posted a YouTube message on Wednesday to try and gain a public relations advantage as the final round of nuclear talks begin, and as the nuclear deadline, July 20, is under three weeks away.

Iraq’s PM Rejects Pressure to Step Down

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has rejected Western powers calls to step down, and seeks a third term in office amidst threats of Sunni jihadists.

Israel Skeptical of Iran Nuclear Deal by Deadline

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014

Israel does not expect a nuclear agreement will be reach by the July deadline, according to a high level Israeli government minister.

Ukrainian Troops Recapture Slovyansk as Pro-Russian Separatists Retreat

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014

After several days of intense battles, Ukrainian troops finally raised its country's flag over the eastern city of Slovyansk -- a key pro-Russian separatist stronghold, marking the end of the separatist's rule over the city.

Islamic State ‘Caliph’ Calls on All Muslims to ‘Obey’ him

Posted on Saturday, July 5, 2014

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, in his first public appearance as the self-appointed Caliph, said all Muslims owe their allegiance to the Caliphate.

U.S. Embassy Warn of Terrorist Attack Over Holiday Weekend

Posted on Friday, July 4, 2014

The U.S. Embassy in Algeria has alerted its staff for a possible terrorist attack over the 4th of July weekend.

Islamic State Takes Control of Syria’s Largest Oil Field

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2014

The Islamic State seized control of Syria's largest oil field, as well as two towns along the border, as a rival jihadist group withdrew from the region, Reuters reported.

U.S. Has Military Presence in Somalia to Fight Jihadists

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2014

The U.S. have secretly operated in Somalia for over five years and helped the country fight al Shabaab, a jihadist group in North Africa, Reuters reported.

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