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Several hundred buried in mass graves in Nigeria following clashes

Several hundred bodies have been buried in Nigeria in mass graves near the city of Jos after recent clashes when Muslim herdsmen reportedly attacked Christian villagers. [ML] [ ± ] - Image credit

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Bronx, New York church destroyed in suspicious blaze

Second-alarm flames engulfed a Bronx, New York church, St Nicholas of Tolentine, just before noon on Friday, forcing its pastor and seven worshipers into the streets. [ ± ] - Image credit

Research shows HIV virus may hide in bone marrow

Recent research published in Nature Medcine two days ago shows the HIV virus may be found within the bone marrow of those affected. [ ± ] - Image credit

6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks eastern Turkey

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Basyurt, in the Elazig province or eastern Turkey at 04:32 AM (02:32 GMT) on Monday. [ ± ] - Image credit

Ohio State gunman kills employee before committing suicide

An Ohio State University employee allegedly killed a co-worker before committing suicide on Tuesday morning. [ ± ] - Image credit

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