Dustin M Braden

Egyptian Dictator Hosni Mubarak Acquitted on Corruption, Murder Charges

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 29, 2014 11:25 AM EST

An Egyptian court has dropped all the remaining charges against the former dictator Hosni Mubarak, completing the rollback of the gains made during the Egyptian revolution of 2011.

Three Bombs Explode Near a Mosque in Northern Nigeria, Killing Dozens

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 28, 2014 04:55 PM EST

Bombs exploded in Nigeria’s violent northern region as dozens of worshippers left a mosque after Friday prayers.

Protests Fail to Stop The Biggest Animal Sacrifice in The World

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 28, 2014 04:01 PM EST

The Gadhimai Festival in Nepal, which is held at the temple of Bariyarpur, is home to one of the most interesting and violent festival traditions in the world.

Protesters add new element to Black Friday chaos

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 28, 2014 01:34 PM EST

As shoppers across the country stampeded and fought each other to be the first in line for heavily discounted goods, people also turned out at stores in acts of organized protest.

In Downtown Austin, Gunman Opens Fire at the Courthouse, Mexican Consulate and Police Headquarters

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 28, 2014 12:42 PM EST

In Downtown Austin, Gunman Opens Fire at the Courthouse, Mexican Consulate and Police Headquarters

National Enquirer suppressed interview with Cosby victim for interview with Cosby

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 27, 2014 11:45 AM EST

A new report reveals a disturbing level of media complicity in downplaying serious allegations of serial rape against comedian and actor Bill Cosby.

Police release video of shooting of 12-year-old

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 27, 2014 11:11 AM EST

The Cleveland Police Department has released disturbing footage showing the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by police as he played with a toy gun at a local park.

OPEC chooses not to cut production

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 27, 2014 10:53 AM EST

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has announced that it will not cut production, a move that both threatens and strengthens national economies around the world.

Thousands gather for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 27, 2014 10:18 AM EST

Hundreds of thousands of people converged on downtown Manhattan in order to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Cleveland police kill 12-year-old playing with toy gun

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 24, 2014 01:54 PM EST

A 12-year-old boy in Cleveland has died after being shot by a police officer as he played with a toy gun at a local playground.

Defense Secretary Hagel resigns

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 24, 2014 12:39 PM EST

U.S. Secretary of State Chuck Hagel has resigned from the position after questions began to surface about the United States' preparedness to deal with pressing issues of national and global security such as Ebola, Russian adventurism, and the rise of the Islamic State.

Corruption is a major factor in Iraqi Army's failures

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 24, 2014 12:13 PM EST

A new report reveals that a major factor in the collapse of the Iraqi Army in the wake of military advances by the Islamic State was the weakening of the army due to corruption that reached into its highest ranks.

Al Shabaab kills 28 in Kenya

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 22, 2014 11:13 AM EST

Twenty-eight people are dead after the Somali terrorist group al Shabaab hijacked a bus in Kenya and executed all of the passengers who were not Muslims.

US troops to continue operating in Afghanistan

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 22, 2014 10:44 AM EST

In a reversal of one of Barack Obama's campaign promises, US soldiers will remain in Afghanistan and participate in battle in 2015.

NYPD kills innocent man

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 21, 2014 08:30 PM EST

A rookie officer with the New York Police Department killed an unarmed man because he was "nervous."

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