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Ukraine Crisis: As Cease-Fire Ends, Heavy Fighting Begins Anew In The East
IBTimes - 1 Jul 2014 19:30
Ukrainian forces launched new attacks against pro-Russian separatists in the east Tuesday, a day after President Petro Poroshenko called off a cease-fire. Ukraine reported one death and 17 wounded in the attacks, reports...
Japan, North Korea to hold abduction talks
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 03:43
Pyongyang is believed to have wanted to turn Japanese abductees into double agents.
Iraq Warplanes: When Subsonic is Faster than Supersonic
Time - 1 Jul 2014 00:18
Baghdad pivots to Russia for aircraft to fight Islamic terrorists
Childhood vaccines are safe. Seriously.
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 06:53
Children should get vaccinated against preventable and potentially deadly diseases. Period.
New Zealand Names Malaysian Diplomat in Sex Case
ABC News - 1 Jul 2014 06:19
New Zealand officials identify diplomat charged with sexual assault as Malaysian
Who are Israeli kidnapped teens?
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 02:58
They were just boys.
Supreme Court ruling on union dues could cost SEIU millions in payback
Fox News - 1 Jul 2014 19:46
Monday's Supreme Court ruling against one of the nation's most powerful unions could leave them having to pay back millions of dollars in dues collected from home healthcare workers and family members who cared for loved...
Bomb Blast In Nigeria Leaves At Least 15 Dead
IBTimes - 1 Jul 2014 19:30
The violence in Nigeria continues as 15 people are expected dead after a homemade bomb exploded in the northeastern city of Maiduguri's main marketplace. The blast occurred at 8 a.m. local time in a busy traffic circle a...
Japan Overturns Ban On Military Fighting Overseas, And The Chinese Aren't Happy
IBTimes - 1 Jul 2014 19:30
Japan's cabinet has made a decision to overturn a long-standing ban, introduced after World War II, which prevented the military from fighting abroad or for allies. The defense policy change has riled China, whose curren...
Al Qaeda works on secret bombs
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 04:35
CNN's Jim Sciutto reports that the U.S. may beef-up airport security measures due to advances in al Qaeda technology.
North Korea eyed in missing woman's case
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 04:27
Yaeko Taguchi disappeared from Tokyo 36 years ago and her family suspects North Korea.
22 dead in Mexico shootout
CNN - 1 Jul 2014 04:26
Soldiers on patrol in south-central Mexico killed 22 people early Monday in a shootout, the Defense Ministry said.
As Sony's Walkman Turns 35, a Look Back at Its Inception
Time - 1 Jul 2014 01:00
Sony's iconic personal stereo music player, the Walkman, turns 35 on July 1, 2014.
US to deploy more troops to Iraq
Al Jazeera English - 1 Jul 2014 00:18
Two hundred more troops and detachment of helicopters and drones being sent to protect Americans and the US embassy.
Conservatives Won't Let the Mississippi Election Go
The Atlantic Wire - 1 Jul 2014 23:54
The big (conspiracy) theory dominating the conservative blogosphere today is an article claiming that Sen. Cochran promised a Democratic black pastor money to help organize a cash-for-votes scheme.
Hobby Lobbing Ruling Is a Win for Separation of Church and State
Time - 1 Jul 2014 00:08
The Supreme Court decision will be good for all Americans, including those who disagree strongly with it now.
Paul Mazursky, Director Who Captured a Changing America, Dies at 84
The New York Times - 1 Jul 2014 23:53
As the nation's counterculture revolution shattered traditional norms, Mr. Mazursky made his most popular and commercially successful films, including "An Unmarried Woman."
REVIEW: Melissa McCarthy and Her Hammy Calamity Tammy
Time - 1 Jul 2014 23:47
In her first film as star, producer and cowriter, the comedienne joins Susan Sarandon for an escapade that goes on the road -- and off the rails
Anti-Gay Rights Catholic Bishop Accused of Same-Sex 'Misconduct'
The Atlantic Wire - 1 Jul 2014 23:45
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis's Archbishop John Nienstedt is well-known for his outspoken statements against gay people and marriage equality.
Obama Knocks Do-Nothing Republicans: 'So Sue Me'
ABC News - 1 Jul 2014 23:43
The depleted highway trust fund needs action, but Obama says House GOP stalls
As World Cup games play, workers on job take a really long coffee break
Miami Herald - 1 Jul 2014 23:41
Many bosses in South Florida are actually encouraging their employees to get away from their tasks and watch their favorite teams compete in the World Cup.
Greece rescues migrants stranded at sea
Al Jazeera English - 1 Jul 2014 23:38
Scores rescued after their boat broke down in the Aegean Sea as they attempted to enter the country illegally.