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The woman shown, identified by the pseudonym as Marie, is a former “cutter.” She “cut” about five young girls a month when they were about six, but female genital mutilation (cutting) is no longer legal in Burkina Faso, a land locked West African nation about 100,000 square miles in size.  (Photo by Jessica Lea/DFID) Burkina Faso opposition parties, AU reject army takeover Burkina Faso‘s opposition parties and the African Union rejected the army’s seizure of power in the West African country after the resignation of President Blaise Compaore, setting the stage for fresh protests. Reuters Burkina Faso general takes over as President Compaore resigns BBC Boko Haram denies truce, says kidnapped girls married The leader of Nigeria’s Islamic extremist group dashed hopes for the release of 200 kidnapped girls, denying reports of a truce with the government. USA TODAY   Scientists: Ebola may not be a deadly disease for everyone Researchers have found that natural immunity may exist to Ebola, after discovering that some animals get over the disease quickly, without major symptoms. The Telegraph Despite errors, Ebola fails to spread here USA TODAY Mali Ebola victim had contact with 141 people, 57 still sought Reuters ISIS executed hundreds of prison inmates Gunmen from the Sunni extremist group Islamic State systematically executed some 600 male inmates from a prison outside the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on June 10, 2014, according to survivors’ accounts. Human Rights Watch Islamic State kills 85 more members of Iraqi tribe Reuters ISIS executed hundreds of prison inmates in Iraq YouTube Murder capitals of the world: how runaway urban growth fuels violence San Pedro Sula, Honduras, is the most dangerous city on the planet — and experts say it is a sign of a global epidemic. Guardian   PHILANTHROPY AND AID Philanthropy makes the world go round National Philanthropy Day will be celebrating 28 years in recognizing the great contributions of the non-profit community and the profound impact that philanthropy has on our society. Tallahassee Democrat Receive and give Volunteers with a direct, personal connection to the work of an organization are often conspicuous by their absence, particularly in human service agencies. NonProfit Times HUMAN RIGHTS Mexico police questioned in killing of 3 Americans Authorities are investigating a possible police connection to the killing of three U.S. citizens visiting their father in Mexico who were found shot to death along with a Mexican friend more than two weeks after going missing. ABC News As 3 Progreso siblings confirmed dead in Mexico, an outcry for justice The Monitor Looking to escape the high cost of college? The cost of college tuition has skyrocketed, with huge increases over the past five years as college aid has been reduced by state budgets. In Arizona, for example, this increase in tuition has been 77 percent. AlterNet GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS Obama looks to rally women Obama looked to rally a key part of Democrats’ electoral coalition: women. He highlighted a slew of Democratic policy priorities that would boost female workers and middle class families across the country. The Hill 2 boys first to sue government in Malaysia Airlines over Flight 370 Two Malaysian children sued Malaysia Airlines and the government over the loss of their father on Flight 370, the first lawsuit filed in the country by relatives of those aboard the jetliner that mysteriously disappeared. CBS News DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE China buys foreign companies at a record pace Chinese money has been going overseas for years now, snapping up real estate, technology companies, and more than anything, oil and gas resources. Chinese overseas investment will surpass foreign direct investment into China. BusinessWeek Eurozone inflation edges up – but not enough to ease concerns about deflation European Central Bank remains under pressure as economists expect renewed downward pressure on inflation. Economists warned of little relief for policymakers attempting to ward off deflation in the single currency bloc. Guardian Blog: Why deflation is such a big worry for Europe NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Everything you need to know about the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo disaster The Virgin Galactic’s dropped from its mothership at an altitude of 45,000 feet over Mojave, Calif. and fired its single hybrid rocket engine for its fourth-ever powered flight, but later suffered “an in-flight anomaly.” Popular Mechanics GPS back-up: World War 2 technology employed Technology developed during World War Two is to be used as a back-up for GPS. The General Lighthouse Authorities have announced that they have installed a system called eLoran in seven ports across Britain. BBC   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column (Ruth Marcus): Good for you, Kaci Hickox Washington Post Column (Paul Krugman): Ideology is blocking needed investment: We are ignoring our history and our future Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Ukraine can cleanse its past, heal its future Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Julia Prilepina and Dipthi Battapadi.   GOOD NEWS US welcoming gay marriage and changing politics It would have been unimaginable a couple of years ago. The most powerful Republican in Washington flew to San Diego this month to help raise money for an openly gay candidate for the House of Representatives. McClatchy Newspapers Good Shepherd emphasizes helping parents raise children Hammer, director of family life/children’s ministry at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, shares her passion for helping youth grow up. She says the position she’s had for six years is more of a “calling” than a job. Naperville Sun NONPROFITS & NGOS Schwab Charitable grants up 55% Schwab Charitable has made 55 percent more grants from its donor advised funds from the start of the organization’s July 1 fiscal year through the end of September than it did in the same three-month period in 2013. NonProfit Times NY state contractor allegedly cheats disabled employees out of thousands A report released by New York state comptroller Tom DiNapoli exposed the employment practices of a Brooklyn nonprofit that failed to pay its mentally ill workers correctly for years. NonProfit Quarterly ENVIRONMENT Climate change threatens global health security: UN Environment Program The rapid propagation in recent years of infectious diseases such as Malaria, Chikungunya and even Ebola is one more example of how climate change threatens global health security. Times of India Ozone hole remains size of North America, Nasa data shows The Antarctic ozone hole, which was expected to reduce in size swiftly when manmade chlorine emissions were outlawed 27 years ago, is stubbornly remaining the size of North America, new data from Nasa suggests. Guardian 2014 Ozone Hole over Antarctica reached its largest in September Science World Report   Photo of the Day Space Shuttle Enterprise is parked on the Intrepid Air Craft Carrier on the Hudson in mid-town Manhattan.  (Photo by bk)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. 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