THE

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Global headlines examined for what they mean.

1
Middle East

Mideast Peace Negotiations on Fragile Ground

New Zealand Earthquake Catches Scientists Off Guard
Weather & Environment

New Zealand Earthquake Catches Scientists Off Guard

3
Crime & Punishment

Police Cutbacks Drive Increase in Violence

4
Africa

Tuberculosis Rates Rise in Africa

Pakistan Flooding Kills Over 1,500
Asia

Pakistan Flooding Kills Over 1,500

6
Health Issues

Almost 30 Percent of Americans Obese

7
Middle East

Israel-Lebanon Clash Turns Deadly

8
Middle East

European Parliament Calls for Stronger EU Presence in Gaza

Australia Installs First Female Prime Minister
Australia & South Pacific

Australia Installs First Female Prime Minister

10
Weather & Environment

Canadian Earthquake Shakes the Region

11
Americas

Mexican Drug Gangs Now Permeate U.S.

12
Society & Lifestyles

One in Four Babies Born Out of Wedlock

New British Prime Minister Following Gordon Brown’s Resignation
Europe

New British Prime Minister Following Gordon Brown’s Resignation

Flooding Causes Death, Devastation in Tennessee
Americas

Flooding Causes Death, Devastation in Tennessee

15
Weather & Environment

<span class="TableofContextsText">Ocean Covered in Extensive Garbage Patches</span>

16
Australia & South Pacific

Record Locust Plagues Swarm Australia

China Upgrades Nuclear Arsenal
Asia

China Upgrades Nuclear Arsenal

18
Health Issues

Deadly Fungus Spreads into U.S.

Middle East Conflict Brewing
Middle East

Middle East Conflict Brewing

Earthquake in China Kills Over 1,900
Asia

Earthquake in China Kills Over 1,900