Edward Snowden To Stay In Russia Three More Years
Edward Snowden's lawyer says Russia is granting him permission to stay for three more years.
Russia Releases List Of Banned Imports
The list just came out on imports being banned by Russia and US agriculture products are the target.
Russian Criminals Steal More Than 1 Billion Username Password Combinations
We're following the latest on the massive Russian security breach. A Russian cyber gang is now in possession of 1.2 billion internet user names and password combinations.
U.N. Considers Peace Resolution For Permanent Cease-Fire In Gaza
Several Ambassadors to the United Nations are meeting this morning to consider a resolution that calls for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
General Killed in Afghan Attack Identified
Major General Harold Greene was from New York state. He had been helping Afghan soldiers take over control from coalition forces.
Israel and Hamas Agree on 72-Hour Cease Fire
The truce comes after two deadly attacks in Jerusalem. A pedestrian was killed when a man used a bulldozer to flip over a city bus. A soldier was also killed.
Gas Explosion Kills Dozens In Taiwan
Officials expect the death toll to rise after an underground gas explosion ripped through the city.
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.
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