Visit to watch the daily independent, global news hour. This is a summary of top news headlines from the U.S. and around the world on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Go to the Democracy Now! website to read the complete transcript, search the vast news archive, and to make a donation to support our daily, non-profit news program.
In this video, you’ll learn about these top news headlines:
Ceasefire Ends 50-Day Israeli Assault of Gaza
Report: U.S. Recruiting Allies for Airstrikes in Syria
U.S. Citizen Killed While Fighting for Islamic State
Afghan Candidate Boycotts Audit of Presidential Vote
NATO Plans New Bases in Eastern Europe over Ukraine Crisis
British Nurse Receives Experimental Ebola Drug
Peaceful Protests Resume in Ferguson and St. Louis
Coroner’s Report: Handcuffed Black Youth Shot Himself in Chest
Tennessee: Sheriff’s Officer Fired After Photos Show Him Choking Student
Burger King Deal Renews Criticism of Corporate “Tax Inversions”
Water Shutoffs Resume in Detroit, Michigan
TEPCO Ordered to Pay Damages in Fukushima Suicide Case
Report: 1,400 Children Sexually Exploited in British Town
Climate Report Warns Most Fossil Fuel Must Remain in the Ground
Report: Obama Seeking Climate Accord in Lieu of Binding Treaty
9-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shoots Instructor with Uzi During Lesson
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