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IOC shoots down British report on Rio Games move
photo: WN / Marzena J.

updated 06 Dec 2012; published 06 Dec 2012
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Time is ticking for Rio - Rogge
updated 30 Apr 2014; published 30 Apr 2014
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Australian Olympic Chief Says Rio Will Need Plan B and C
updated 08 Sep 2013; published 08 Sep 2013
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Tokyo wins 2020 Summer Olympic bid [8 September, 2013]
updated 24 Jul 2012; published 24 Jul 2012
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Opening Ceremony - London 2012 Olympic Games
updated 13 Feb 2014; published 13 Feb 2014
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IOC seeks clarification from Russia on jailed activist
updated 19 Feb 2014; published 19 Feb 2014
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IOC Comments on Pussy Riot! WorldNews
First Lady Michelle Obama holding a sign with the hashtag "#bringbackourgirls"
photo: Creative Commons / Michelle Obama, Office of the First Lady

updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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MISSING NIGERIAN SCHOOL GIRLS - Michelle Obama Outraged over Boko Haram Kidnapping
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Michelle Obama 'Outraged' Over Nigeria Kidnapped Girls
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Nigeria Kidnappings: Michelle Obama 'Outraged' | US First Lady Outraged Over Nigeria kidnappings
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Nigeria abductions: Michelle Obama 'outraged'
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Mother's Day Address : Michelle Obama talks about Nigerian Schoolgirls Kidnap and about Malala
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Michelle Obama 'Outraged' Over Kidnappings
Blackwater guard charged over Baghdad murder
Full Article Al Jazeera
10 May 2014

A grand jury has charged a former security guard for Blackwater, the US private security company, with murder for his alleged role in a 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Baghdad. A federal appeals court last month effectively ended a manslaughter case against the guard, Nicholas Slatten, but prosecutors had...

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In this Thursday, Sept. 25, 2007 file photo, an Iraqi traffic policeman inspects a car destroyed by a Blackwater security detail in al-Nisoor Square in Baghdad, Iraq.
photo: AP / Khalid Mohammed, File

updated 21 Oct 2013; published 21 Oct 2013
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Four former Blackwater guards charged in 2007 Iraq massacre
updated 18 Oct 2013; published 18 Oct 2013
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Blackwater security guards set to face new US charges over 2007 Baghdad shooting deaths
updated 23 Jan 2010; published 23 Jan 2010
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Biden: U.S. to Appeal Blackwater Dismissal
updated 08 Dec 2008; published 08 Dec 2008
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Raw Video: Blackwater Guards Surrender
updated 13 Dec 2008; published 13 Dec 2008
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FHS-TV :: Blackwater Guards Arrested
updated 08 Dec 2008; published 08 Dec 2008
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Father of Indicted Blackwater Guard Speaks
How is the military preparing for climate change?
Full Article Business Journal
10 May 2014

Staff Washington Business Journal There’s little debate over climate change at the Pentagon, where the realities of temperature increases are now a part of everyday planning, according to Defense One. "The melting of gigantic ice caps presents possibilities for the opening of new sea lanes and the exploration for natural resources, energy, and...

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How is the military preparing for climate change?
photo: US Army / Robin Olsen

updated 05 Mar 2014; published 05 Mar 2014
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Will 'Climate Change' Forever Alter U.S. Military Policy?
updated 12 May 2012; published 12 May 2012
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U.S. Military Fighting Climate Change?
updated 31 Jan 2013; published 31 Jan 2013
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Al Gore on His Sale of Current TV To Al-Jazeera, Climate Change & Washington Gridlock
updated 06 Apr 2014; published 06 Apr 2014
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The Truthseeker: Regime Change America (E37)
updated 28 Feb 2014; published 28 Feb 2014
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Canine Captured Taliban Releases Of Military Dog Fox & Friends
updated 19 Apr 2014; published 19 Apr 2014
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April 2014 Breaking News ChemTrails HAARP Military alter weather mind control health risks
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on South Sudan (UN - United Nations)
photo: UN / Isaac Billy

updated 22 Dec 2013; published 22 Dec 2013
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UN Secretary General calls on all parties in South Sudan to negotiate over a political solution
updated 07 May 2014; published 07 May 2014
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U.N. Secretary-General visits South Sudan
updated 13 Oct 2012; published 13 Oct 2012
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interview with Pagan Amum... the Secretary General of South Sudan's ruling party the Sudan
updated 31 Jan 2014; published 31 Jan 2014
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UN Deputy Secretary General comment on South Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 31, 2014
updated 07 May 2012; published 07 May 2012
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Hilda Johnson, the representative of the UN Secretary General for South Sudan
updated 15 Jan 2014; published 15 Jan 2014
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Assistant Secretary Greenfield Testifies on South Sudan
South Sudan leaders reach ceasefire
Full Article Belfast Telegraph
10 May 2014

South Sudan's president has reached a ceasefire agreement with a rebel leader, a US official has said, after a vicious cycle of revenge killings drew international alarm. US national security adviser Susan Rice welcomed the peace agreement in a statement, saying it "holds the promise of bringing the crisis to an end". A ceasefire in January between...

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South Sudan leaders reach ceasefire
photo: UN / Isaac Billy

updated 24 Jan 2014; published 24 Jan 2014
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South Sudan Reaches Ceasefire, But Will Nascent State Survive Oil-Fueled Neo-Colonialism?
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan warring parties sign ceasefire deal
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan Leaders Reach Cease Fire
updated 24 Jan 2014; published 24 Jan 2014
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South Sudan rivals sign ceasefire agreement
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Mediators meet rebel leader Machar to try broker South Sudan ceasefire
updated 30 Dec 2013; published 30 Dec 2013
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William Hague Pleads For An End Of Violence In South Sudan
After Afghanistan, US Military Special Ops Shift To The Pacific And Other Hotspots
Full Article Business Insider
10 May 2014

See Also U.S. Special Operations Forces are shifting their strategic posture to the Pacific and regions where Al Qaeda affiliates are seeking safe haven as the Afghanistan war winds down, Pentagon leaders said. The strategic shift involves an increased focus on global hot spots such as Africa, Syria, Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula. In particular,...

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After Afghanistan, US Military Special Ops Shift To The Pacific And Other Hotspots
photo: US Army / Javier Amador

updated 13 Jan 2013; published 13 Jan 2013
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THE LATEST NEWS : Obama: US to shift support role in Afghanistan in spring
updated 04 Aug 2013; published 04 Aug 2013
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Pararescuemen Prepare for Shift on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
updated 20 Jul 2013; published 20 Jul 2013
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American Military Power and Perpetual War: Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan - Rachel Maddow (2012)
updated 15 Jan 2013; published 15 Jan 2013
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General Odierno talks about Asia Pacific Military
updated 04 Aug 2013; published 04 Aug 2013
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Pararescuemen prepare for a daily shift on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan | AiirSource
updated 07 Jan 2012; published 07 Jan 2012
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New US Defense Strategy Focuses On Asia-Pacific
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, left, and rebel leader Riek Machar, right, shake hands and pray before signing an agreement of the cease-fire of the conflict in South Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Friday, May 9, 2014.
photo: AP / Elias Asmare

updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan rivals sign peace deal
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan Rivals Kiir & Machar Agree Peace Deal - 10 May 2014
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan Violence: Rivals sign peace agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan Rival Sign Peace Deal
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan Rivals Kiir & Machar Agree Peace Deal - 10 May 2014
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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South Sudan's rivals agree ceasefire deal
UN counts on Catholic Church to help promote dignity for all, Ban tells Pope Francis
Full Article United Nations
09 May 2014

Print 9 May 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today hailed the personal commitment of Pope Francis I to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development, and said he counted on the Catholic Church to continue working closely with the United Nations to promote a life of dignity for all. Mr. Ban met with the Pontiff following two days...

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UN counts on Catholic Church to help promote dignity for all, Ban tells Pope Francis
photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe

updated 09 May 2014; published 09 May 2014
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Ban Ki-moon, Audience with His Holiness Pope Francis I (Rome, Vatican)
updated 09 May 2014; published 09 May 2014
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets with Pope Francis I in Rome
updated 10 May 2014; published 10 May 2014
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Pope and the Poorest
updated 13 Apr 2013; published 13 Apr 2013
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UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon visits the Vatican
updated 14 Mar 2013; published 14 Mar 2013
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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina elected pope, takes name Pope Francis I
updated 23 Sep 2013; published 23 Sep 2013
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Pope in Sardinia: When there's no work, there's no dignity!
London 2016? Plans to move Rio Olympics to UK amid concerns over Brazil’s preparations
Full Article The Independent
09 May 2014

Olympic officials have secretly asked if London would be in a position to take over hosting the 2016 games from Rio de Janeiro amid major concerns with the city’s preparations. The informal enquiry looked to determine if enough of the venues used in the 2012 games could be brought back into use for the next Olympics in two years time, the...

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The Olympic Village is under construction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. The Rio 2016 Organizing Committee is hosting a delegation from the British Olympic Association (BOA) for a two day visit to Rio de Janeiro, to show their preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games.
photo: AP / Silvia Izquierdo

updated 09 May 2014; published 09 May 2014
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Could London host the NEXT Olympic Games Delays over Rio 2016 prompt organisers
updated 30 Apr 2014; published 30 Apr 2014
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Australian Olympic Chief Says Rio Will Need Plan B and C
updated 19 Feb 2013; published 19 Feb 2013
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IOC evaluate Rio 2016 progress
updated 07 Feb 2014; published 07 Feb 2014
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Winter Olympics: 'Sochi As Safe As London'
updated 02 Jun 2013; published 02 Jun 2013
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Brazil v England Pure football overshadows Maracana problems
updated 26 Jan 2013; published 26 Jan 2013
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Preparations for Rio de Janiero Carnival Underway

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WorldNews.com
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling "Fortunately, Senator Obama failed, not our military." -Senator John McCain If William Congreve, an English dramatist (1670-1792),...
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Al Jazeera
- For 10 years, Rabbi Yona Metzger served as Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, one of Israel’s highest religious authorities. And during those 10 years, according to findings...
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CounterPunch
The murder of a 17-year old German exchange student, Diren Dede, in the act of committing a midnight prank in a garage whose door was left open, video camera and sensors at the...

Pope Francis: Bible demands caring for the ‘poorest and most excluded’
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Pope Francis condemned the growing disparity of wealth on Friday. Speaking to a group of United Nations agency leaders, the Pope said the Bible demands an economic system that cares for the “poorest and most excluded.” He asked the leaders to resist...
photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe
UN readies aid in S Sudan
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Juba - The United Nations in South Sudan was readying aid on Saturday for towns ravaged by conflict but was waiting to see if a new ceasefire deal holds between the president and rebel leader before sending it. President Salva Kiir and rebel...
photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe
Afghan forces kill 63 Taliban militants, wound 41 others
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GHAZNI, Afghanistan, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have killed 63 Taliban militants and injured 41 others in Ghazni province since Friday night and the operation is still continuing, an army spokesman Nazifullah Sultani said...
photo: US Army / Javier Amador
Let children stand up for themselves
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Related Articles 'Helicopter parents’ creating a generation incapable of accepting failure 30 Aug 2013 Helicopter parents should brace for impact 08 Jun 2012 'Helicopter parents' hinder children's learning 26 Dec 2007 Is this the most...
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Foreign rebels among 63 killed in Ghazni operations
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At least 63 militants including foreign rebels were killed during military operations in eastern Ghazni province of Afghanistan. The interior ministry of Afghanistan...
photo: US Army / Nikayla Shodeen
UNSC warns action against Nigerian girls' abductors
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The UN Security Council Friday strongly condemned the abduction of nearly 300 schoolgirls in Nigeria and attacks by extremist Islamic group Boko Haram, threatening to...
photo: UN / Paulo Filgueiras
Dallas-area trees took a beating in powerful storms
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Commuters were still dodging downed trees that blocked streets Friday morning, while workers cleared debris after powerful storms whipped through the area the previous day. The National Weather Service said the damage was probably caused by...
photo: US Army / Nick Atwood