Mark Hanrahan

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Mark Hanrahan is a Senior Editor for the International Business Times, based in London.

Prior to joinig IBT, he worked at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, The Huffington Post in New York City, and BBC Future Media in London, England.

He is a graduate of the City University, London, and Queen Mary College, University of London, with majors in journalism and contemporary history.

Casey Nocket Identified As Prime Suspect In 'Creepytings' National Parks Vandalism

Casey Nocket is alleged to have painted acrylic pictures on protected sites in eight national parks in the Western United States.

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Toronto District School Board Votes To Cancel Confucius Institute Partnership After Local Opposition

The Confucius Institute, a Chinese government-controlled cultural agency, has attracted allegations of restricting academic freedom.

US Orders Medical Exams, Health Monitoring For Troops Exposed To Chemical Agents During Iraq War

The move comes after a New York Times investigation revealed that incidents of troops being exposed to chemicals were covered up.

Occupy Protests In Hong Kong Have Not Hurt City's Business Climate: World Bank

The Occupy movement "does not appear to have an impact on the overall business confidence" in Hong Kong, the bank says.

Prosecutors Investigating Wall Street Banks For Possibly Violating Terms Of Earlier Financial Misconduct Settlements

U.S. authorities are investigating whether banks such as Standard Chartered and Barclays played down the extent of previous wrongdoings.

Hong Kong Protest Leaders Cancel Planned Vote On Future Direction Of Movement

The vote was canceled just hours before it was to have begun. Protest leaders said they had not consulted sufficiently with the grassroots.

Luis Enrique Monroy-Bracamonte, Man Suspected Of Shooting Dead California Deputies, Was Deported Twice

The suspect identified himself as Marcelo Marquez, but his fingerprints matched those of a twice-deported convicted drug dealer.

Ebola Survivor Nancy Writebol Gives Blood To New York Ebola Patient Craig Spencer

Blood transfusions from survivors of the virus have been used in the past to treat those still suffering from the disease.

Ebola Scare: Health Worker Quarantined At Newark Airport Develops Fever

The unidentified woman had been working with the group Doctors Without Borders in treating Ebola virus disease patients in Sierra Leone.

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Michael Zehaf-Bibeau: 'No Evidence' To Link Ottawa Attacker To ISIS, Says Canada's Foreign Minister

John Baird said that while the attacker was 'certainly radicalized' that authorities 'don't have any evidence' to tie him to the Islamic State.

Pope Appoints Special Administrator To Investigate Scandal-Hit Italian Parish Of Albenga-Imperia

Some priests in the parish committed crimes that included running a prostitution ring, and sexually abusing an altar boy.

Hong Kong Protesters To Vote On Government Proposals Sunday

An unofficial poll will be conducted Sunday to determine whether protesters support their leaders taking up government proposals.

US To Maintain Command Of South Korean Forces In Event Of War With North

A plan for South Korea to command its own troops during any conflict with the North has been shelved because of a rising threat from Pyongyang.

Ebola Exposure: Risks Of Contracting The Virus From Craig Spencer In New York Low

Despite the news that Ebola has arrived in New York City, the chances of contracting the virus on trains and in cars are pretty slim.

Boko Haram Reportedly Abducts 60 Women And Girls In Nigeria, Even As Ceasefire Deal Still Mooted

Gunmen allegedly stormed two villages in Northern Nigeria and took dozens of girls away. Authorities have not commented on the claims.

Jerusalem Attack: Palestinian Man Drives Car Into Pedestrians In East Jerusalem, Killing Baby, Wounding Several Others

The attacker drove his car into pedestrians near a light rail stop in the city. He was shot by police and later died from his injuries.

California Prisons To End Policy Of Racially Segregated Lockdowns Following Lawsuit

A policy of imposing racially based lockdowns after riots will come to an end.

White House Fence Jumper: Video Shows Dogs Attacking Intruder

An intruder is in custody after scaling the White House fence, the seventh such incident this year.

Beijing Marathon 2014: Runners Don Gas Masks As Race Is Blanketed By Smog [Photos]

Air quality in Beijing was rated as "severely polluted," which came with a government warning to avoid outdoor activities.

Obama Administration Considering Reaffirming Bush-Era Interpretation Of Convention Against Torture: NYT

Military and intelligence lawyers are urging the administration to support the Bush-era interpretation of the convention against torture.

Hong Kong Protesters Clash With Police, Retake Mong Kok After Officers Cleared Protest Camp

As many as 9,000 protesters stormed the police lines in Mong Kok early Saturday, forcing officers to retreat.

Thiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha, Brazilian Security Guard. Reportedly Confesses To 39 Murders

Thiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha reportedly told police that he killed to "alleviate his personal suffering and anxiety."

Nepal Avalanche, Blizzard Death Toll Rises To 29, With At Least 70 Still Missing: Report

Hikers who were caught in unseasonably bad weather found themselves unprepared to survive the harsh conditions, according to reports.

UK Citizens Who Join ISIS Could Be Charged With Treason: British Foreign Secretary

The British foreign secretary said that jihadists could be charged under the country's treason law, which dates back to 1361.

War Machine Suicide Attempt: Jon Koppenhaver Tries To Kill Himself In Las Vegas Jail

The former fighter is awaiting trial on 32 charges, including for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend, Christy Mack, and her friend.

Misty Upham: Body Found In Washington State Believed To Be That Of Missing Actress: Police

Misty Upham, who was featured in "August: Osage County," was reported missing by her family Oct. 6, and reportedly suffered from mental health issues.