World Health Organization: 3.7 Billion People Have Herpes
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infects around 3.7 billion of the world’s population under 50-years-old.
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Math Assignment Rekindles Common Core Debate
A third grade math problem went viral after someone posted it on Reddit, sparking another debate about controversial Common Core standards. The test asked for 5×3. The student correctly answered 15 and wrote out 5 + 5 + 5 =
Russia Claims First Serviceman to Die in Syria Committed Suicide over Girlfriend
The Russian government is claiming 19-year-old Vadim Kostenko, a contract serviceman, committed suicide in Syria on Saturday over problems with a woman. His family is adamantly rejecting this version of events.
Photo of Virginia State Trooper Saluting Fallen Officer Receives Praise on Facebook
A photo of a Virginia State Trooper saluting a fallen member of law enforcement Sheriff J.J. DellaVecchio went viral after the Virginia State Police shared the picture on their Facebook page.
ISIS Propaganda Manual Reveals Social Media Strategy
Supporters of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) have released a new propaganda manual, titled Oh Media Correspondent, You Are the Mujahid, in an effort to amp up their already well-known social media and Internet presence.
Al Sharpton Kept Away From Dead Cop’s NY Funeral, Blames Cops
Al Sharpton will not attend the funeral of NYPD officer Randolph Holder, amid growing police anger towards the progressives’ anti-cop campaign. Sharpton blamed police officials for his withdrawal.
Veterans Criticize Hillary Clinton for Comments about Department of Veterans Affairs Scandal
Veterans lashed out against Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for her comments about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) scandal.
Russian Orthodox Church: Potato Chips Are Sinful
The Russian Orthodox Church declared eating unhealthy foods such as potato chips sinful this week. The statement follows a greater effort to encourage Russians not to consume Western foods.
U.S. Officials ‘Worried’ Russian Vessels Are Roaming Near Undersea Cable Wires
The Russian government is operating close to undersea cables, setting off alarms of American officials who believe the Kremlin could cut the lines if tensions continue to escalate.
Ukraine: Man Disguised as Chewbacca Arrested Driving ‘Darth Vader’ to Polls
A man disguised as the Star Wars character Chewbacca was arrested in Ukraine for breaking election laws after he drove “Darth Vader,” the Internet Party candidate for mayor of Odessa, to vote in local elections.
Russian Officials Are Pushing Syria to Hold Elections
The Russian government wants Syria to hold presidential and parliamentary elections. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has allegedly stated he would rather wait until “terrorism” is eradicated from the country to hold elections again.
Uncle Arrested in Acid Attack on Toddler in Turkey
Turkish authorities arrested a man for throwing sulphuric acid on his three-year-old nephew at a high-end Istanbul restaurant.
South Korea: ‘Death Experience’ Schools Force Suicidal People into Coffins to Reconsider
South Korea has introduced “death experience” schools as a way to combat the country’s high suicide count. Statistics estimate that at least 40 people kill themselves in South Korea every day.
Ukraine Transforms Lenin Statue Into Wifi-Enabled Darth Vader
Residents in Odessa, Ukraine, traded one dark lord for another. A Vladimir Lenin statue has been transformed into an homage to Darth Vader.
ISIS Destroys Iraq’s University of Mosul
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) allegedly destroyed Mosul University’s Faculty of Agriculture buildings. They captured the city in June 2014.
Turkish Government: Assad Can Stay in Syria (for Six Months)
The Turkish government made it known on Wednesday they could accept a transition period for Syria where President Bashar al-Assad stays in power for six months before another person takes over.
Vladimir Putin: U.S. Missile Defense System Threatens Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he has concerns that the U.S. ballistic missile defense system threatens Russia’s nuclear capability.
John Kerry to Discuss Syria Strategy with Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet in Vienna Friday to discuss Syria before they both meet with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Russian Diplomat Critiques U.S. Foreign Policy with ‘Harold & Kumar’ Image
The Russian ambassador to the United Kingdom has become the subject of mockery online following his use of an image from the comedy film “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” to make a serious point about Russian involvement in Iraq.
Leader of Georgian Breakaway Region Demands to ‘Be Reunited with Brotherly Russia’
South Ossetia President Leonid Tibilov announced he is ready to unify the Georgian breakaway region with Russia.
US, Russia Ink Syrian Airstrike Deal
The United States and Russia have agreed on new rules to avoid any confusion or conflict in Syria as both countries lead different coalitions. The Iraqi government also agreed not to ask Russia for help in its airspace.
Islamists Send the Media in Bangladesh a Hit List of Atheist Bloggers
Media in Bangladesh are reporting that they received a threatening email from a banned radical Islamic group. Police are investigating the incident.
Turkey Announces In Absentia Trial for Controversial Cleric Fethullah Gülen
A Turkish court will try an influential cleric in absentia on terrorism charges and seek life imprisonment.
Russia’s Syria Offensive May Produce Another Mass Migration to Europe
The latest offensive on Aleppo, Syria, could trigger another refugee wave into Europe. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that thousands already fled the city.
Pictures: Thousands Rally in Dresden to Mark PEGIDA Anniversary
Thousands descended upon Dresden, Germany, to mark the first anniversary of the Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamisation of the Occident (PEGIDA). Other cities hosted rallies as well, but none compared to Dresden. Attendees either for or against PEGIDA flooded social media with pictures and videos.
