Politics

Corruption Crackdown Slowing Down China’s Economy Could Be A Good Thing

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 22, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on corruption is slowing down the country’s economy, but analysts think this could be good for the country’s long-term growth. read more

Economic Freedom Fighters Protest Jacob Zuma Spending, Halts South African Parliament

Christl Leong   | Aug 22, 2014 04:14 AM EDT

South Africa's parliament was suspended on Thursday after angry lawmakers stormed in and demanded for President Jacob Zuma to pay back some US$23 million he spent on his private home. read more

Venezuela To Introduce Mandatory Fingerprinting In Supermarkets To Curb Food Shortage

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 22, 2014 05:13 AM EDT

Venezuela will introduce mandatory fingerprinting for food shoppers to curb the country’s food shortage problem stemming from hoarding and smuggling by some companies. read more

Turkey’s Erdogan Nominates Ahmet Davutoglu For Prime Minister

Christl Leong   | Aug 22, 2014 02:53 AM EDT

Turkey's President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Thursday Ahmet Davutoglu's nomination as prime minister and chairman of the country's ruling party. read more

Widodo Wins Elections, Indonesia’s Highest Court Unanimously Decides

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 22, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Indonesia's constitutional court ruling upheld presidential election results, which determined Joko Widodo as the winner, reports said. The court unanimously rejected presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto's appeals to investigate questionable polling centers. read more

Pakistan Holds Dialogue With Opposition Protest Leaders

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 21, 2014 09:52 AM EDT

Pakistan officials held initial talks with leaders of opposition to resolve political crisis. read more

Texas Governor Perry Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Felony Charges

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 21, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry reportedly pleaded “not guilty” to the felony charges slapped against him and waived his right to an arraignment set on Friday. read more

Thai Junta Leader Appointed Prime Minister By Rubber-Stamp Legislature

Christl Leong   | Aug 21, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

Thai junta chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday has been appointed prime minister by the National Legislative Assembly. read more

McCain Calls On Obama To Dramatically Increase Airstrikes In Iraq

Princess Carreon   | Aug 21, 2014 12:16 AM EDT

U.S. Senator John McCain on Wednesday called on President Barack Obama to dramatically increase airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. read more

Brazil's Silva Runs For President, Threatens Rousseff Re-election

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 21, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

Marina Silva was formally named as the new presidential candidate of the Brazilian Socialist Party on Wednesday. read more

Chinese Police Arrests 1,000 Members Of A Dangerous Cult

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 20, 2014 01:55 PM EDT

Chinese police arrested more than 1,000 people believed to be members of a dangerous religious cult, state-run Xinhua reported. Of those arrested, 100 were believed to be the core members of the group. read more

Chinese Police Arrests 1,000 Members Of A Dangerous Cult

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 20, 2014 01:55 PM EDT

Chinese police arrested more than 1,000 people believed to be members of a dangerous religious cult, state-run Xinhua reported. Of those arrested, 100 were believed to be the core members of the group. read more

China Demands Ceasefire In South Sudan

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 20, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

China urged South Sudan, a country largely dependent on Chinese investment, to address the renewed violence in the country and take the necessary efforts to achieve political peace. read more

China Demands Ceasefire In South Sudan

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 20, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

China urged South Sudan, a country largely dependent on Chinese investment, to address the renewed violence in the country and take the necessary efforts to achieve political peace. read more

China’s State-Owned Paper Hits Back For Clive Palmer Tirade

Christl Leong   | Aug 20, 2014 03:53 AM EDT

Chinese State-Owned Newspaper Calls For Diplomatic Retaliation Over Clive Palmer's Antics. read more

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