Gaza Cease-Fire Leaves More Dead
A 72-hour cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is underway.
Experimental Serum Arrives In Western Africa, Only Enough For One
President of Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham offered an experimental serum to Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol who are fighting the Ebola virus
Charlotte Missionary Fighting for Life in Africa
A Charlotte missionary is one of two Americans battling Ebola. Nancy Writebol is listed in stable condition.
More Killed In Gaza After Tank Shells Hit U.N. School
At least 15 people were killed after tank shells hit a U.N. school. Hundreds of Palestinians were taking refuge there from Israeli attacks.
Ebola Outbreak Prompts Evacuations from Liberia
The Ebola outbreak in west Africa has Samaritan's Purse and a Charlotte-based medical missionary group evacuating non-essential personnel from Liberia.
U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against Russian Economy
President Obama announced new sanctions against Russia as fighting flares up between Russian-supported rebels and the Ukraine army.
Charlotte Missionary In Serious Condition After Ebola Infection
A Charlotte missionary is fighting one of the deadliest diseases in the world.
Charlotte Woman Contracts Deadly Ebola Virus
Nancy Writebol who worked at SIM on Choate Cirlce, contracted the deadly Ebola virus while working in Liberia.
Report: Russia Moving More Powerful Weapons Into Ukraine
The move comes as Ukrainian officials say they are seeing artillery attacks coming from Russian territory.
Missing Air Algerie Flight Found in Mali
The wreckage of a missing Air Algerie flight has been found in Mali. It's the third major international airline disaster in about a week.
Plane Crashes in Taiwan, Killing 51 People
Taiwan's Central News Agency says a plane has crashed in a failed emergency landing, killing 51 people.
FAA Bans US To Israel Flights, Citing Rocket Attack
CNN says the FAA has told U.S. airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport for a period of up to 24 hours.
Bodies of Flight 17 Victims Turned Over to Dutch Authorities
Train cars full of bodies rolled away from the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 impact site Monday. Meanwhile, President Obama is pressuring Vladimir Putin to allow international investigators full access to the site.
Malaysia Passenger's Eerie Facebook Post Goes Viral
A passenger who took a picture of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 just before boarding is receiving a lot of attention after the crash.
Israel Invades Gaza Strip
Israel has invaded the Gaza strip, escalating a 10-day military campaign against Gaza's Hamas rulers. Another 18,000 reserve soldiers are on standby.
Officials: Radar Tracked Surface-to-Air Missile at Time of Malaysia Air Crash
One local terrorism expert says what happened Thursday sets a terrible precedent within the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
Cease Fire Fails in Middle East
Hours after Israel agreed to an Egyptian peace deal, Hamas militants fired more than 40 rockets into Israel. One rocket hit an empty school.
90 Additional US Military Advisers Arrive in Iraq
Their arrival comes as the battle between Iraqi forces and the militant group ISIS intensifies.
North Carolina Marines Headed for Persian Gulf
President Obama is also sending 275 U.S. forces to Iraq for embassy security in Baghdad.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Back in U.S.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is at an army hospital in San Antonio preparing for a long recovery. Military officials say Bergdahl is in stable condition.
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