Politics

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

California Senators Pass Bill Prohibiting Inmate Sterilizations

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 20, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

California Senators passed a bill prohibiting sterilization of female inmates on Tuesday following reports that prison officials did not comply with the rules for securing consent for the procedure from the women. read more

Saudi Arabia Opens Family Courts For Legal Reforms

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 20, 2014 12:23 AM EDT

Saudi Arabia launched new specialized family courts to widen and speed up the legal system. read more

Rick Perry indicted: Texas governor defiant as he gets mug shot, booked in abuse of power case

Dan Weisman   | Aug 19, 2014 09:00 PM EDT

Declaring on Aug. 19, 2014 he would "fight this injustice with every fiber of my being," embattled Texas Gov. Rick Perry stood on the Travis County Courthouse steps and spoke before going inside to have his mug shot taken. Perry was indicted by a local grand jury two weeks ago at the same courthouse of two felony counts of abuse of power. and coercion of a public servant. He turned himself into authorities at 3:05 p.m. CT on Tuesday, read more

Man Who Indicted Rick Perry Pleased At Felony Charges

Cody Brooks   | Aug 19, 2014 05:06 PM EDT

The man who started the indictment against Texas Governor Rick Perry was pleased to hear the news on Friday that a grand jury is indicting Perry on felony charges. read more

Rick Perry Will Defend Against Indictment

Christl Leong   | Aug 19, 2014 10:36 AM EDT

Texas Gov. Rick Perry's team of lawyers said on Monday the governor would defend against the two-count felony charges of abuse of power filed by the grand jury last week, calling the indictment "banana republic politics." read more

Town of Two Mayors: Miami Lakes' Michael Pizzi Wants Town, Current Mayor Won't Budge

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 19, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

A dispute between two men claiming to be mayor of a city in Florida will most likely be elevated to the court to be settled. read more

Hong Kong Anti-Occupy Protesters Received Cash To Join Rally

Christl Leong   | Aug 19, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Organizers of an anti-Occupy Central demonstration are looking into bribery allegations after reports of participants being offered cash to take part in Sunday's rally surfaced. read more

Hong Kong Anti-Occupy Protesters Received Cash To Join Rally

Christl Leong   | Aug 19, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Organizers of an anti-Occupy Central demonstration are looking into bribery allegations after reports of participants being offered cash to take part in Sunday's rally surfaced. read more

Ferguson Protest Turns Violent After Curfew Is Lifted

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 19, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

A peaceful demonstration seeking justice to Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri turned violent on Monday when protesters began throwing bottles at the National Guard just 24 hours after the curfew in the place was lifted. read more

China's Military Competence Affected by Corruption

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 19, 2014 10:56 AM EDT

With the apparent corruption in People's Liberation Army, Chinese military officials, experts, and state media doubt the country's ability to engage in a war, citing tensions on disputed waters between China and other Asian countries. read more

China's Military Competence Affected by Corruption

Des Cambaliza   | Aug 19, 2014 10:56 AM EDT

With the apparent corruption in People's Liberation Army, Chinese military officials, experts, and state media doubt the country's ability to engage in a war, citing tensions on disputed waters between China and other Asian countries. read more

Rick Perry's Indictment Adds To 2016 Presidential Candidate Woes

Christl Leong   | Aug 18, 2014 12:04 PM EDT

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry may have to overcome more than just Friday's indictment if he wants a chance at the 2016 presidential bid as Republicans have grown wary of his viability as a candidate after his blunder in the 2012 run. read more

Zhou Yongkang Corruption Probe A China Rule Of Law Double Standard

Christl Leong   | Aug 18, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

The probe on retired senior party leader Zhou Yongkang may be an outright purge rather than a Beijing attempt to implement an effective rule of law as part of China's anti-corruption campaign. read more

Zhou Yongkang Corruption Probe A China Rule Of Law Double Standard

Christl Leong   | Aug 18, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

The probe on retired senior party leader Zhou Yongkang may be an outright purge rather than a Beijing attempt to implement an effective rule of law as part of China's anti-corruption campaign. read more

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