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Russia Balks At Ukraine Stand That Polls Must Be Held In Rebel-Controlled Areas

Mar 22, 2015 10:42 PM EDT

The peace plan that was meant to solve the crisis in Eastern Ukraine is once again facing a difficult test, after Ukraine and Russia debate over the next steps that must be taken to enforce the agreement.

U.S. Airlines Seek Limit In Gulf Carriers' Operations In America

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Mar 22, 2015 10:31 PM EDT

The three biggest U.S. airlines have asked the Obama administration to set new limits into the flight operations of three major airlines based in the Persian Gulf, citing unfair business advantage as among the reasons.

Eight Nabbed In Serbia For Alleged Involvement In Srebrenica Massacre

Arlene Lim |

Mar 22, 2015 10:25 PM EDT

Eight men have been arrested in a series of raids in Serbia, as government launches a crackdown against persons involved in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

China Now The World's Third Biggest Arms Exporter; Outranks Germany

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Mar 20, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

China has overtaken Germany in the global ranking of countries with biggest arms exports, after Chinese exports of weapons registered an increase of 143 percent.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) waves to supporters at party headquarters in Tel Aviv March 18, 2015.

German Lawmakers Hail Netanyahu Poll Win Yet Worried About His Pronouncements

Arlene Lim |

Mar 19, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Members of the German Parliament hailed the election victory of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but at the same time, they express concern over his warning against the Arab voters on the eve of the polls, and his rejection of the Palestinian State.

Putin to Meet Xi Jinping Close Aide in Bid For Closer Ties With China

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Mar 19, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin plays host to a close aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as he seeks to build closer ties with China in the wake of intense pressure and criticism he's getting from the West over his government's interference in Eastern Ukraine.

Around 350 Employees to Lose Jobs as Yahoo Leaves China

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Mar 19, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

About 350 employees are set to lose their jobs as Yahoo leaves China, ending a decade-long business partnership between the country and the American Internet giant.

Men carry the coffin of Samiullah Afridi, who was killed by unidentified gunmen a day earlier, during his funeral in Peshawar March 18, 2015.

Lawyer Of Doctor Who Helped U.S. Locate Bin Laden Killed

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

A Pakistani lawyer, who served as the defense counsel for the doctor who had helped the United States track down Osama bin Laden, has been shot dead Tuesday.

Local resident Adrian Banga looks at his home destroyed by Cyclone Pam in Port Vila, Vanuatu March 16, 2015.

Food, Basic Supplies Running Low In Parts Of Vanuatu

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Food and basic supplies are running low in Vanuatu, as relief workers try to reach many islands that were battered by Cyclone Pam last Friday and Saturday.

China's President Xi Jinping (R) speaks to Wang Qishan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Beijing, March 4, 2015.

China's Anti-Graft Chief Off To United States

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 10:24 AM EDT

Wang Qishan, China's anti-corruption chief, is travelling to the United States, on a mission to extradite Chinese government officials who have escaped abroad.

People are seen at the office of Representative Aaron Schock (R-IL) on Capitol Hill in Washington March 17, 2015.

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns Over Expose On Reimbursement, Use Of Gov't Funds

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Illinois Representative Aaron Schock stepped down Tuesday after a political journalism organization, Politico, exposed that he had reimbursed tens of thousands of dollars more than his actual expenditures for his personal vehicle.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to supporters at the party headquarters in Tel Aviv March 18, 2015.

Netanyahu Claims Victory In A Tight Election Race

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in the Parliamentary elections, as exit polls show his right-wing Likud Party winning a tight race against the rival party, Zionist Union.

Asteroid Takes Its Name From A Chinese Aerospace Scientist

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 01:52 AM EDT

The celestial object, which will now be called "Song Jian," is located between Mars and Jupiter.

Syria Claims It Shot Down U.S. Drone Over Latakia

Arlene Lim |

Mar 18, 2015 01:08 AM EDT

Syria claimed it has shot down an unmanned surveillance plane of the United States as it flew near the city of Latakia in northwest Syria.

South Korea Tells China To Keep Off Its Defense Policy

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Mar 18, 2015 01:02 AM EDT

South Korea told China to avoid meddling in its defense policy, specifically on the decision on whether or not to allow the United States to deploy its missile defense system in the Asian country.