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　　Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters he had not heard about the border crossing. He said there is plenty of misinformation about invasions.

　　Thousands Attend Teenagers Funeral in Ferguson

　　Mourners sang, clapped and danced on Monday at funeral services for Michael Brown. A white police officer shot and killed the unarmed teen August eleventh. His death led to several days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some were violent.

　　Browns father appealed for calm before the funeral. He said, All I want is peace while my son is laid to rest. Please, please. Id like a day of silence so we can lay our son to rest. Please. Thats all I ask. And, thank you.

　　New Prime Minister in Thailand

　　The army general who led the May 22nd overthrow in Thailand has officially taken office as prime minister.

　　General Prayuth Chan-ocha bowed before a large photograph of King Bhumibol Adulyadej after an order from the King was read. The order inaugurated the general as Thailands 29th prime minister.

　　Fighting Continues in Gaza

　　Israeli airstrikes killed eight more people in Gaza on Monday. It was the 49th day of the conflict in Gaza. The Israeli army said Hamas militants fired 80 rockets across the border into Israel. No one was hurt in those attacks.