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Ferguson shooting: Police, protesters clash after disclosures
Fox News - 16 Aug 2014 09:04
Police and about 200 protesters clashed in Ferguson, Missouri early Saturday morning following the disclosure of the officer who fatally shot a black teenager a week earlier and accusations that the teen was involved in ...
DA: NY couple intended to harm Amish girls
Fox News - 16 Aug 2014 07:16
A northern New York couple has been arraigned on charges they intended to physically harm or sexually abuse two Amish sisters after kidnapping them from a roadside farm stand.
Pakistan protest leaders vow to stand firm
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2014 11:17
Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri vow to keep protests alive in Islamabad until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif steps down.
Protesters and Police Face Off Again in Ferguson Streets
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2014 09:52
Tension was renewed again early Saturday, as protesters infuriated by the death of Michael Brown barricaded a major thoroughfare and police officers in riot gear quickly responded.
US and Canada activists to block Israeli ship
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2014 07:16
Activists plan to block commercial Israeli ship from docking at ports in solidarity with Palestinians.
China Blood Donation Scandal: 7 People Arrested For Forcing School Children To Donate Blood
IBTimes - 16 Aug 2014 11:30
Police officials arrested seven people who allegedly forced school children to donate blood in northwest China, according to the Xinhua news agency. In China, people between ages 18 to 55 can reportedly donate blood lega...
3 Days of Nepal Floods Leave 54 Dead, 142 Missing
ABC News - 16 Aug 2014 11:25
3 days of flooding in western Nepal leaves 54 people dead, 142 missing
Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Group Kills 80 Men
ABC News - 16 Aug 2014 10:56
Iraqi officials: Survivors say Islamic State militants killed over 80 men in northern village
Huge Crowds Watch in Seoul as Pope Francis Beatifies Korean Catholics
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2014 09:37
Hundreds of thousands cheered Saturday as the pope rode through downtown Seoul for a ceremony to beatify 124 Korean Catholics killed for their beliefs more than a century ago.
U.S., Iraqi And Kurdish Forces Spring Surprise Attack Against ISIS Fighters In Attempt To Take Back Mosul Dam
IBTimes - 16 Aug 2014 07:30
A U.S. and Iraqi operation that aims to retake Mosul Dam from ISIS fighters began on Friday at 6 p.m. EST, according to a CNN report. The operation, which is the first offensive since the United States began operating in...
US conducts new airstrikes as ISIS kills dozens of Yazidis in Iraq town, officials say
Fox News - 16 Aug 2014 06:04
The U.S. military conducted new airstrikes against Islamic militants Friday as sources tell Fox News members of the group killed at least 90 male members of Iraq's Yazidi minority in a northern village and kidnapped "doz...
This Guy Appears To Have Live-Tweeted Michael Brown's Shooting
Mother Jones - 16 Aug 2014 00:17
Via Rolling Stone National Affairs reporter (and Mother Jones alumni) Tim Dickinson, Twitter user @TheePharoah appears to have witnessed—and live-tweeted—Michael Brown's shooting on August 9 from his home in Ferguson...
Montana Democrats pick new Senate nominee, state Rep. Amanda Curtis, who faces uphill race
The Week - 16 Aug 2014 23:58
Montana Democrats on Saturday selected a new nominee for U.S. Senate, tapping first-term state Rep. Amanda Curtis as their candidate. But she faces an uphill climb, to say the least, for a seat that Democrats are widely ...
India and Nepal reel from deadly floods
Al Jazeera English - 16 Aug 2014 23:24
At least 109 people are known to have died as landslides and floods hit Nepal and northern India following heavy rains.
Artist Accused of Damaging Environment in Mexico
ABC News - 16 Aug 2014 23:19
Polish artist accused of harming underwater environment near Cancun in Mexico
Missouri Governor Imposes Midnight Curfew in Ferguson
Time - 16 Aug 2014 23:16
Gov. Jay Nixon also put the St Louis suburb under a state of emergency, saying his first priority is "maintaining security"
Fla. Man Asleep at Intersection Flees Police
ABC News - 16 Aug 2014 23:12
Florida man found sleeping at intersection leads police on chase
Missouri Gov. Declares State of Emergency in Ferguson
Boston - 16 Aug 2014 23:11
Gov. Jay Nixon made the announcement Saturday afternoon during a press conference.
More Time Given for Bergdahl Disappearance Probe
ABC News - 16 Aug 2014 23:11
Army general investigating disappearance of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl given more time to finish probe
EPL: Arsenal snatch late win
CNN - 16 Aug 2014 23:08
Arsenal left it late but an injury time goal from Aaron Ramsey was enough to get the better of Crystal Palace and secure a closely fought 2-1 victory on the opening day of the 2014/15 EPL season.
State of Emergency and Curfew Imposed in Ferguson
The Atlantic Wire - 16 Aug 2014 23:06
After a night refueled tensions in Ferguson, Gov. Jay Nixon imposed a state of emergency and curfew Saturday.
Can You Guess Which Jobs Robots Will Probably Takeover?
Boston - 16 Aug 2014 22:59
Hopefully your heart wasn't set on becoming a meter reader.