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Two Hungarian journalists fired over hunger strike

Two Hungarian journalists were fired for participating in an ongoing hunger strike that protested the government's involvement in the media.

Two Hungarian journalists fired over hunger strike

Anna Hazare, Indian activist, ends hunger strike

Anna Hazare, Indian activist, ends hunger strike

Elvis the crocodile attacks Australian zoo's lawn mower (VIDEO)

Elvis the crocodile attacks Australian zoo's lawn mower (VIDEO)

Sears to close at least 100 stores after disappointing holiday sales

Sears to close at least 100 stores after disappointing holiday sales

AeroShot: Caffeine inhaler causes stir, deemed 'club drug' (VIDEO)

AeroShot: Caffeine inhaler causes stir, deemed 'club drug' (VIDEO)

Chinese yuan hits a 17-year high

The Chinese yuan hit its highest value in 17 years during intraday trading.

Chinese yuan hits a 17-year high

More than 40 die amid India's doctor strike in Rajasthan

A doctors' strike in Rajasthan, India has resulted in the deaths of more than 40 patients.

More than 40 die amid India's doctor strike in Rajasthan
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Seven found dead in Texas Christmas massacre

Seven people are found shot to death in a Texas apartment.

Seven found dead in Texas Christmas massacre

38 Haitians drown after boat sinks off Cuba

A boat carrying Haitian migrants has sunk near the Cuban coast, with 38 passengers confirmed drowned.

38 Haitians drown after boat sinks off Cuba

Egyptian blogger, Alaa Abd El Fattah, released from jail

After two months in custody for "inciting violence," Egyptian activist and blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah is released from jail.

Egyptian blogger, Alaa Abd El Fattah, released from jail

Violence breaks out over new Nike Air Jordans (VIDEO)

The release of the new Air Jordan 11 Retro Concord sneakers caused widespread violence amongst shoppers.

Violence breaks out over new Nike Air Jordans (VIDEO)

Spanish town wins $940 million in 'El Gordo' jackpot (VIDEO)

The Spanish town of Grañén has won 'El Gordo,' one of the largest jackpots in the world.

Spanish town wins $940 million in 'El Gordo' jackpot (VIDEO)

Peace Corps scales back its efforts in Central America

Due to increased drug-related violence, the Peace Corps will withdraw its volunteers from Honduras and scale back its efforts in Guatemala and El Salvador.

Peace Corps scales back its efforts in Central America

Explosions and gunfire plague two Nigerian cities

Two Nigerian cities, Maiduguri and Damaturu, have been hit by multiple explosions and gunfire.

Explosions and gunfire plague two Nigerian cities

Desperate for cash, soldier sells Purple Heart to pawn shop

A cash-strapped serviceman from West Michigan sells his Purple Heart for holiday money.

Desperate for cash, soldier sells Purple Heart to pawn shop