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West Nile Virus in New York City
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has announced that mosquitoes at two sites in its area were found to be infected with the West Nile Virus. The sites are Glen Oaks, Queens and New Dorp Beach, Staten Island.
Australian prison riot 2015: Nine hurt in 15-hour riot
A prison riot broke out in Melbourne, Australia last Wednesday, and authorities had to break up the 15-hour commotion that involved 300 inmates. According to reports, the riot may have been triggered by a smoking ban.
India: Christians protest rape of nuns but insist 'we are born to âserve the poor and we will not stop'
Christians yesterday held a protest in Delhi to demand an increase in protections for women across the country following the rape of two Catholic nuns.
US and Cuba to restore diplomatic ties after 54 years
The United States and Cuba formally agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry.
US same-sex marriage ruling inspires hope and revulsion in Africa
President Barack Obama hailed last week's Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage as a "thunderbolt" but few share his view of gay rights in socially and religiously conservative Africa.
Fires at black churches in America's southern states fan racial fears
Some were deliberately lit. Others were caused by an electrical fault or lightning. But regardless of the origins, a spike in fires at black churches is fraying nerves at a time of heightened racial tensions across the United States.
Six people killed in post-election violence in Burundi
At least six people, including one policeman, were killed in Burundi's capital on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said, in the latest violent clash between police and residents since Monday's parliamentary election.
Indonesia calls off search for military plane crash victims
Indonesian authorities will call off a two-day search for victims on Thursday after a military transport plane crashed into a residential area in Sumatra, killing around 140 people, the military said.
Islamist militants launch deadly attacks at Egyptian military checkpoints
Egypt's army said on Wednesday more than 100 militants and 17 soldiers were killed after simultaneous assaults on military checkpoints in North Sinai, in the deadliest fighting in years in the restive province.
GOP presidential bet Donald Trump draws more flak over 'racist' rants vs. Mexicans
Mexico will boycott the Miss Universe pageant this year after its main organizer, business tycoon and US presidential aspirant Donald Trump, called Mexican immigrants criminals, rapists and drug dealers.
Over 100 dead in Sinai battles as militants with ISIS links launch offensive in Egypt
Islamic State-linked jihadists tried to spread their brand of militancy to Egypt on Wednesday, attacking military checkpoints in North Sinai and killing 17 Egyptian soldiers, according to Egyptian military authorities.
Jailed US Marine turned imam who sent young men to join terrorists abroad is freed
A former Marine turned imam accused of radicalising terrorists has been set free by a federal judge who said the accused is a "very bad man" but prosecutors failed to prove their case to keep him behind bars.
Louisiana governor signs law making medical marijuana accessible to people
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has on Monday inked a law that would provide access to medical marijuana, more than two decades after the state allowed the chronically ill to use cannabis, according to reports.
President Obama stands firm versus Iran, vows to 'walk away' from bad nuke deal
US President Barack Obama has cautioned on Tuesday that he will "walk away" from any nuclear agreement that deviates from his intended deal, asserting there would be no bargain if all avenues for Iran to build a nuclear weapon are not closed.
60,000 flee Syrian city as ISIS militants attack; help sought for people still inside
At least 60,000 people have been forced to escape the Syrian city of Hassakeh as the Islamic State attacked some communities under the control of government troops.
Israel vows to improve protection of its Christian community following attacks
The Israeli government has vowed to step up its efforts in protecting its very own Christian community following attacks by fringe groups in some Christian areas in the past few years, according to a report.