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Eben Blake is an intern covering general affairs at IBTimes in New York City. He is currently pursuing a degree in English and History at Brown University and previously worked at The Brown Daily Herald as the Arts and Culture Editor.

Islamophobia Lawsuit: UK Muslim Students Suspended For Complaining About Discrimination?

Three students are threatening to sue after being suspended for sending a school-wide email on Islamophobia.

Federal Medical Marijuana Measure Barring Justice Department From Interfering With State Pot Laws Passes Senate

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to add an amendment to the Appropriations Act that would prohibit the Justice Department from interfering with state medical marijuana laws.

Miami Police Shoot Homeless Man In Front Of 50 Children: Victim Was Holding A Stick, Witnesses Say

A Miami police officer shot a homeless man carrying a stick five times Thursday morning in front of children at a summer camp, according to witnesses.

Islamic State Attacks Damascus: ISIS Militants Blow Up Gas Pipeline To Syrian Capital

ISIS has made an effort to control resources in oil-rich Syria and recently seized a number of oil and gas fields in Homs province.

Body of Keith Broomfield, American Killed By ISIS, To Be Returned To Family By Kurdish Militia

Broomfield's family has left the United States to travel to Mursitpinar, a gate along the Turkish border, to receive his body.

In Baghdad, 70 Percent Of Christian Homes Were Seized During Iraq War, City Official Claims

Roughly 70 percent of Christian families who fled the violence of the Iraq War had their property illegally confiscated, claims a Baghdad city official.

EPA To Regulate Airlines For Environmental Risk To Human Health

With a new scientific finding saying that airline emissions pose a danger to human health, the EPA and the Obama administration plan to regulate the aviation industry.

Israel Used Computer Virus To Spy On Iran Talks

Kaspersky Lab concluded the spyware was a variation of Duqu, a virus believed to be designed for sensitive intelligence collection by Israel.

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Russia, Egypt Naval Drills: Military Partnership Growing As Relations With US Cool

Russia and Egypt's joint naval drills in the Mediterranean underscore the countries' cooling relations with the United States.

Walmart Fight Video: Indiana Police Investigating Women, Boy In Beech Grove Caught On Film Fighting

The video shows two women fighting in a Walmart and involving a 6-year-old boy.

Texas Anti-Abortion Law Upheld By Appeals Court; Clinics Will Be Greatly Reduced

A federal appeals court declared limitations on abortion facilities in Texas to be constitutional Tuesday.

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DC Metro Corpse Lawsuit: Body Was In Train Station For 4 Days Before Being Found, Parents Claim

A recent lawsuit claims Washington Metro workers didn't acknowledge a dying body in the Judiciary Square station for four days.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal: Obama Offers Campaign Aid For Trade Deal Votes

Against attacks from unions and several lawmakers, President Obama offers campaign support for Democrats who back his Trans-Pacific Partnership deal.

Queen Elizabeth II Will Visit Bergen-Belsen, Former Concentration Camp In Germany

Buckingham Palace said Monday that Queen Elizabeth will visit Bergen-Belsen during her state visit to Germany in late June.

McKinney Pool Party Video: Parents Call For Dismissal Of Officer Eric Casebolt After Alleged Brutality, Racial Profiling

Parents of McKinney, Texas, high school students criticized brutality and racism in their community after a video emerged depicting an officer throwing a girl on the ground.

Russian Military News: Ratnik-2 Future Soldier Gear Includes New Machine Gun, Androids

Russia's Prospective Research Foundation have begun developing new combat gear system for the 'future soldier.'

New York Prison Escape: 2 Escaped Murderers 'Definitely' Had Help, Gov. Andrew Cuomo Says

In his recent morning show appearances, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested the two escaped prisoners received help from within the prison.

McKinney Pool Party Racism? Adults Called Teens Racist Slurs Before Police Arrived, Organizer Says [VIDEO]

Tatiana Rhodes said racial slurs were hurled at her by adults before police arrived at the scene in McKinney.

White House on Lockdown After Travel/Photo Lid Is Declared

A 30-minute lockdown was called Friday afternoon at the White House echoing several moments last month.

Minnesota Catholic Sexual Abuse: Archdiocese Charged For Mishandling Minneapolis Pedophilia Complaints

Prosecutors alleged the Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis mishandled sexual abuse complaints.

David Rainey Acquitted For BP Oil Spill False Statements Allegations Against Former Executive

A federal court cleared ex-VP David Rainey of lying about the amount of oil leaking in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster.

American Pharoah Won't Win Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown, Scientific Studies Show

Media reports suggest that it is scientifically near impossible for American Pharoah to win at Belmont Park Saturday afternoon.

MERS In Japan? South Korea Travelers Being Monitored To Protect Against Virus

As the spread of MERS continues in South Korea, Japan has begun to take preventive measures.

Mexican Prison Riot Video Released: 2013 Melee Footage Shows Guards Seemingly Unconcerned During Fighting

Footage released of a deadly riot in a Mexican prison reveals guards doing nothing as rival gangs fight.

Hajj 2015: MERS, Ebola Among Infectious Diseases Health Officials Want To Protect Against During Annual Pilgrimage In Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health revealed their plan to provide health care to millions of pilgrims to Mecca at this year's hajj.

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