Global Death Toll Approaches 120,000,000,000

Tragedy continued to strike worldwide today as the global death toll of the human race rose yet again, with its total estimated at close to 120 billion. Combined factors of flood, famine, disease, war, old age, suicide, predators and freak accidents all contributed to the seemingly endless slaughter of the human race. "We're doing everything we can, but it's really an uphill battle," said a Red Cross representative. "Every day the death toll just keeps climbing and we're virtually powerless to stop it." Much criticism has been aimed at the world's governments, accusing them of doing little to prepare for this ongoing catastrophe, despite being fully aware of the existence of human mortality for centuries. In a touching display of hope and solidarity, a three hour candlelight vigil was held at Times Square in New York City, during which another 19,170 lives were lost around the world.