Eben Blake

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Eben Blake is an intern covering general affairs at IBTimes in New York City. He is currently pursuing a degree in English and History at Brown University and previously worked at The Brown Daily Herald as the Arts and Culture Editor.

Where Obama Stands On Greece Debt Crisis: Before Eurozone Summit, Greek Leader Called White House

President Obama voiced strong hopes for the negotiations and called for a solution that allows Greece to continue to use the euro.

Greek Debt Crisis: German Vice Chancellor Says Greece Joining Euro Was 'Naive'

The lesson of the crisis was "never again to look away when a country doesn't keep the rules in Europe," said Sigmar Gabriel, vice chancellor of Germany.

Japan Residence Card Deadline Approaches For Foreign Residents

About 28,000 foreign permanent residents of Japan still have to get the new card, according to the Japanese Justice Ministry.

Greek Debt Crisis: Prime Minister Tsipras Urges 'No' Vote Before Debt Referendum Vote

"I call upon you to ignore the sirens, the scaremongering," Alexis Tsipras told a crowd in Athens, two days before the referendum over whether Greece should accept the IMF's bailout repayment terms.

Reddit Revolt: Moderators Shut Down Subforums In Support Of Fired Friend

Top Reddit subforums closed Friday in response to the firing of an employee who managed the site's popular "Ask Me Anything" section.

Gov. Cuomo Urges Caution, Increased Security During Fourth Of July Weekend After Federal Terror Warning

"We are keenly aware that New York State remains a top target for terrorists," Gov. Cuomo said in the statement.

Aetna Buys Humana in $37 Billion Deal In Latest Health Care Merger

The deal is the largest ever in the insurance industry and expected to close in the second half of 2016.

Immigration Reform 2015: DHS Decreases Deportations, Integrates Undocumented Immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security has started changing the enforcement of immigration laws, focusing on integrating long-term undocumented immigrants instead of deporting them.

Confederate Flag On College Campuses: Where Race, White Supremacy And Tradition Collide In The South

It's as though “there are people telling you ‘you do not belong’ ” on campus, a recent black graduate of Louisiana State University said.

American Giant Robot Challenges Japanese Robot To A Duel [VIDEO]

In the video, the co-founders of MegaBot describe their creation as America's first "fully-functional giant piloted robot."

Spain Gag Law: Protesters Rally Against New Public Demonstration Laws

The law establishes massive fines against protesters and bans citizens from taking or distributing photos of law enforcement officials.

Al-Shabab Ramadan 2015 Threat: Militants Pledge To Kill 'Non-Believers' During Holy Month

"We are planning to give Kenyan non-believers a true taste of Jihad in the next few days and weeks," a senior al-Shabab commander said.

Iran's President Ahmadinejad walks hand-in-hand with Saudi Arabia King Abdullah as they arrive for the opening of GCC summit in Doha

Iran and Saudi Arabia Heading Toward A Cyber War?

As the two powers vie for influence over the civil wars in Yemen and Syria and regional dominance, Tehran and Riyadh have begun using cyber attacks.

Anti-Semitic Rally In London? Neo-Nazis To Protest 'Jewish Privilege' In UK

"It builds on the anti-Semitism that's already out there and compounds that aggression..." said Stephen Lever to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Muslims pray at the Kofar Mata central mosque to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Nigeria's northern city of Kano.

10 Sentenced To Death By Nigerian Shariah Court

"We quickly put them on trial to avoid bloodshed because people were very angry and trying to take law into their hands," a religious-police representative says.

Karachi Heat Wave: Over 1,000 Dead As Morgues Fill Up

"I felt so hot, I was vomiting," an elderly man told CNN. "I felt weak and my heart sank."

Confederate Controversy: New Orleans Robert E. Lee Statue Should Be Removed From Lee Circle, Mayor Says

"Symbols really do matter," said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, reports the Times-Picayune. "Symbols should reflect who we really are as a people."

Confederate Flag Removed From Alabama Capitol Grounds On Order Of Governor

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley ordered the Confederate flag be taken down from a war memorial on state grounds Wednesday morning.

CEO Pay: What Salaries Top Executives Received In 2014

Salaries for chief executive officers are increasingly tied to company performance, according to the Wall Street Journal's annual pay survey.

Confederate Flag On Amazon: 8 Ways The Website Has Sold The Symbol Of The South

Amazon announced it would cease selling Confederate flag-related items, which have been flying off the cyber shelves since last week's deadly South Carolina shooting.

Saudi Arabia Women's Rights: Hotel Chefs Can Be Women, Ministry of Labor Announces

Saudi women developed followings by posting pictures of their cooking online, prompting officials to loosen the reins on women's jobs.

Hijab Ban 2015: Buddhist Monks Propose Anti-Muslim Measure On Myanmar Schoolgirls

A list of recommendations released by nationalist Buddhist monks in Myanmar includes anti-Muslim measures.

Pete Rose Bet On Baseball As Player, Documents Reveal: Will He Ever Enter MLB Hall Of Fame?

Old documents reveal proof of what Pete Rose had been denying for years: He bet on baseball as a player.

Amid Thai Water Shortages, Rice Farmers Defy Orders And Plant Crops

With a drought looming, a spokesman for rice farmers says they will ignore government instructions and begin planting.

NYC Rent Increase? What To Know As New York Landlord Regulations Expire

"There's over 2 million New Yorkers who who woke up this morning not knowing what was going to happen to their future because Albany is not acting."

Islamophobia In UK: Muslim Leaders Allege Government Contributes To Anti-Muslim Sentiment

At a conference on Saturday, Muslim leaders argued that governmental surveillance programs contribute to discrimination in the U.K.

Tampa Mayor Blames Black Teen For His Own Death In The City's 18th Homicide This Year

A Change.org petition is calling for Tampa's mayor to apologize for insensitive comments about a teen's death.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling: Christian Pastors Sign 'Defend Marriage' Pledge

Dr. Rick Scarborough launches a campaign to resist any Supreme Court decision allowing same-sex marriage.

Who Is Joyce Mitchell? New York Prison Escapees Were Helped By Clinton Correctional Facility Tailor

Mitchell, a civilian worker at the Clinton Correctional Facility, allegedly helped convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat escape after developing a friendship with them.