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China To Allow Foreigners Inside Chinese Courts

Aug 28, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

Chinese Supreme People's Court president Zhou Qiang said they will allow foreigners to enter Chinese courts to listen to cases, according to a state media report on Tuesday.

Former Senator Kent Sorenson Bribed To Drop Michele Bachmann Campaign

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Aug 28, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Former Iowa state Senator Kent Sorenson on Wednesday pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to drop his campaign for 2012 presidential candidate Michele Bachmann.

African-Americans Think Racial Divide Worsened Under Obama Administration –Pew Research

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Aug 28, 2014 04:12 AM EDT

African-Americans think the racial divide between the black and whites in the U.S. has deepened since President Barack Obama began his term, based on a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center/USA Today.

Gov. Bobby Jindal Sues Department Of Education Over Nationalized Curriculum

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Aug 28, 2014 02:02 AM EDT

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on Wednesday slapped the U.S. Department of Education with a lawsuit alleging they forced the states to adopt the Common Core State Standards in education.

Boko Haram Leader Declares ‘Islamic Caliphate’ In Nigerian Town

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Aug 27, 2014 05:56 AM EDT

Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram declared an “Islamic caliphate” in Gwoza, a town located in the northeastern part of the country, based on a video the group’s leader released on Sunday.

France’s Hollande Replaces Economy Minister With Ex-Banker

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Aug 27, 2014 04:26 AM EDT

French President Francois Hollande replaced economy minister Arnaud Montebourg with ex-banker Emmanuel Macron as part of his latest efforts to restart the country’s economy with a government revamp.

Obama Announces Better Mental Health Care For Veterans

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Aug 27, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama announced better mental health care and more affordable home loans for veterans in a bid to make up for the recent scandal the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was involved in.

Clive Palmer Apologizes To China Over ‘Mongrels’ Comments

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Aug 26, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

Australian tycoon Clive Palmer apologized to China over his comments about Chinese government officials being “mongrels” that drew widespread ire.

Perry's Lawyers Seek Dismissal Of Criminal Indictment

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Aug 26, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry's lawyers are seeking the dismissal of his criminal indictment on the grounds that it is unlawful to prosecute him over a political spat.

Merkel: No Hopes For Breakthrough In Russia-Ukraine Talks

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Aug 25, 2014 04:39 AM EDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel thinks there is no hope for a breakthrough in the upcoming talks between Russia and Ukraine and emphasized that the crisis between the two countries needed a political solution and not a military intervention.

Obama Plagued With Criticism As Vacation Ends

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 25, 2014 03:25 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama ended his two-week vacation but he is still plagued with criticism as some viewed his Martha’s Vineyard trip as a form of detachment from the problems the country is facing.

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.

Malaysia, Indonesia Fear ISIS Infiltration In Southeast Asia

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Aug 22, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Malaysian and Indonesian officials fear that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has spread in Southeast Asia and now poses a terror threat to the region.

Petro Poroshenko Asserts Ukraine Independence Ahead Of Meeting With Putin

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Aug 22, 2014 05:58 AM EDT

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko asserted their capability to defend their sovereignty and independence ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.

Venezuela To Introduce Mandatory Fingerprinting In Supermarkets To Curb Food Shortage

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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.