Global Week in Review: 20 More Kidnapped by Boko Haram

Plus, tensions rise in Brazil before the World Cup.

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20 More Women Kidnapped by Suspected Gunmen - Tensions rose in Brazil in anticipation of the World Cup, and Lupita Nyong’o will star in another film adaptation of a literary creation. — Nicole Phillip Boko Haram allegedly abducted 20 women from northeast Nigeria on Thursday. This comes after the kidnapping of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls almost two months ago. They also said to have kidnapped three men for attempting to stop them.  (Photo: AP Photo/File)

Kurds Attacked in Iraq - Thirty-three people were killed in an attack in Baghdad near Kurdish political offices on Monday just one day after a double bombing in Jalula with the same target. Monday’s attack was carried out by a suicide bomber who drove a truck packed with explosives toward the offices, and another bomb exploded, possibly by remote control. (Photo: AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)

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Kurds Attacked in Iraq - Thirty-three people were killed in an attack in Baghdad near Kurdish political offices on Monday just one day after a double bombing in Jalula with the same target. Monday’s attack was carried out by a suicide bomber who drove a truck packed with explosives toward the offices, and another bomb exploded, possibly by remote control. (Photo: AP Photo/ Khalid Mohammed)

The Fight Continues in Ukraine - Pro-Russian militants exchanged fire with Ukrainian government forces on Monday. Despite negotiations to end the conflict, the fighting in Ukraine continues just one day after these dialogues. (Photo: AP Photo/Andrei Petrov)

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The Fight Continues in Ukraine - Pro-Russian militants exchanged fire with Ukrainian government forces on Monday. Despite negotiations to end the conflict, the fighting in Ukraine continues just one day after these dialogues. (Photo: AP Photo/Andrei Petrov)

D-Day Commemoration - Canada commemorated D-Day veterans at Juno Beach on the day’s 70th anniversary. The nation hopes to keep the memory alive for generations to come. As the number of World War II veterans dwindles, their children continue to uphold the commemoration. (Photo:  REUTERS/Chris Helgren)

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D-Day Commemoration - Canada commemorated D-Day veterans at Juno Beach on the day’s 70th anniversary. The nation hopes to keep the memory alive for generations to come. As the number of World War II veterans dwindles, their children continue to uphold the commemoration. (Photo:  REUTERS/Chris Helgren)

Possibility of Attacks in Africa During World Cup - Public establishments screening the World Cup, which begins on Thursday in Brazil, are at risk from terrorist attacks, according to analysts. There are nine countries in Africa that are at risk during the month-long event and consultants at IHS in London warn that Nigeria is very likely to see some assaults at screening venues. (Photo: Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

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Possibility of Attacks in Africa During World Cup - Public establishments screening the World Cup, which begins on Thursday in Brazil, are at risk from terrorist attacks, according to analysts. There are nine countries in Africa that are at risk during the month-long event and consultants at IHS in London warn that Nigeria is very likely to see some assaults at screening venues. (Photo: Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

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Cameroon Finally Arrives in Brazil - An issue over bonus payments delayed the arrival of the Cameroon soccer team for almost a day. The players believed the £61,000 they were offered for appearing in the World Cup wasn’t enough. Following a meeting with the nation’s football federation, they negotiated a financial package.  (Photo: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

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Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Another Novel-to-Film Adaptation - After snagging an Oscar and landing a role in Star Wars: Episode VII, Nyong’o is continuing her big screen success with a starring role in an adaptation of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel Americanah. The novel is about two Nigerian lovers burdened by immigration issues. Nyong’o will also produce the film. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for DCP)

Somali Pirate Attacks on the Decline - According to the International Maritime Bureau, the number of ships attacked by Somali pirates decreased significantly in 2012, dropping from 233 incidents in 2011 to just 70 this year. (Photo: REUTERS/Turkish Chief of Staff/Handout)

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Sailors Released From Somali Captivity - On Saturday, Somali pirates released 11 sailors from Asia and Iran after three and a half years of captivity. The crew aboard the ship, the MV Abledo, was captured by pirates after their boat sank off the coast of Somalia. (Photo: REUTERS/Turkish Chief of Staff/Handout)

ExxonMobil Empowering Africa - Within the last five years, ExxonMobil has committed more than $24 billion to energy exploration and development in Nigeria, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. But as this Irving, Texas-based oil giant continues to fill its pockets in Africa, it is also spending millions on combating diseases, improving education and empowering women. In Tanzania, ExxonMobil sponsored the George W. Bush Institute’s African First Ladies Summit to bring together eight of the continent’s leading women. (Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

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Black Empowerment in South Africa Is "Killing Babies" - South Africa's Institute of Race Relations claimed that affirmative action is “killing babies” on Friday. They believe that affirmative action employed unqualified workers to positions that affect poor communities. The institute cites the deaths of several babies caused by ingesting contaminated water. (Photo:  Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Police Launch Tear Gas at Brazilian Protesters - Protesters contributing to a subway strike in Brazil were sprayed with tear gas by police on Monday — just three days before the World Cup. The protesters are angered by the $11 billion World Cup budget in the midst of a sagging economy and high inflation. (Photo: AP Photo/Mario Angelo)

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Police Launch Tear Gas at Brazilian Protesters - Protesters contributing to a subway strike in Brazil were sprayed with tear gas by police on Monday — just three days before the World Cup. The protesters are angered by the $11 billion World Cup budget in the midst of a sagging economy and high inflation. (Photo: AP Photo/Mario Angelo)

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Congratulations to Nigeria’s Adeola Ariyo - Cosmetic company Elizabeth Arden appointed its first African ambassador. Nigerian model Adeola Ariyo made history by becoming the company’s first brand ambassador in Africa. With this, the brand makes more moves for expansion in Africa.  (Photo: Elizabeth Arden)

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Congolese Man Stitches Make-shift Soccer Ball for Kids - The New York Times told the story of a Congolese man that stitched together scraps to create a soccer ball for kids. Because funding for soccer supplies aren't easy to come by, balls are often homemade. (Photo: Michael Kappeler/AFP/Getty Images)

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Congolese Man Stitches Make-shift Soccer Ball for Kids - The New York Times told the story of a Congolese man that stitched together scraps to create a soccer ball for kids. Because funding for soccer supplies aren't easy to come by, balls are often homemade. (Photo: Michael Kappeler/AFP/Getty Images)