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Australia Divided Over China’s New Fund As Pressure From U.S. Mounts

Oct 20, 2014 04:20 AM EDT

Australia's senior cabinet ministers are still have not decided if they should agree to China's proposed development bank funded by international investors as the U.S. is pressuring them not to sign the deal.

Two Koreas Trade Gunfire In Latest Border Clash

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Oct 20, 2014 01:59 AM EDT

North and South Korea traded gunfire Sunday when North Korea's soldiers advanced toward the military border and refused to halt despite warning shots, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry.

China Blames U.S. For Derailing Cyber Security Talks

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Oct 20, 2014 01:00 AM EDT

A top diplomat from China on Wednesday said resuming the planned cyber security dialogue with the U.S. in the wake of cyber hacking charges would be difficult due to Washington's "mistaken practices."

China’s Premier Li Calls For Asian-European Security Efforts At ASEM Summit

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Oct 17, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

China's Premier Li Keqiang called for concerted Asian-European efforts to boost security and connectivity and foster development.

Obama Mulls Appointing Ebola ‘Czar’ For U.S., Still Against Travel Ban

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Oct 17, 2014 06:17 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama is thinking about appointing an Ebola "czar" to oversee the country's fight against the deadly Ebola virus, but said he is still against issuing a ban on flights from West Africa.

Israeli Defense Force Ill-Equipped, Untrained For Gaza Operation –Haaretz Probe

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Oct 17, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) did not have proper training and equipment needed for the operation to destroy Hamas' tunnels in Gaza, a report by Israeli daily news agency Haaretz found.

Japan’s Shinzo Abe Sends Ritual Offering To Controversial Yasukuni Shrine For War Dead

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Oct 17, 2014 01:48 AM EDT

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for the war dead, a move that will likely mess up plans for bilateral talks with neighbours South Korea and China.

Oregon Governor’s Fiancee Admits To Planning Illegal Pot Operation

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Oct 15, 2014 06:20 AM EDT

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's fiancée, Cylvia Hayes, confessed she helped plan an illegal pot operation in Washington in 1997.

Is The U.S. Navy Practicing For Potential War With China?

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Oct 15, 2014 06:15 AM EDT

The U.S. confirmed that its navy is practicing for a potential war with China, according to BBC reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, who was invited aboard the USS George Washington.

Vatican Backtracks On Welcoming LGBT, Says Document Still A ‘Work In Progress’

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Oct 15, 2014 02:34 AM EDT

The Vatican backtracked on its Monday comments on a discussion document which suggested a shift in the Catholic Church's view on gays, after being taken aback by the stir that it caused.

Taiwan Beefs Up Resistance Against China

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Oct 14, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Taiwan is beefing up its resistance against China amid fears that Beijing would push for a reunification with the mainland.

Indicted Gov. Rick Perry To Appear Before Court On Halloween

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Oct 14, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry, who was indicted in August for abuse of power, is set to appear before court for the first time on Halloween as the defense attorneys attempt to quash the felony charges against him.

Anti-ISIL Coalition To Hold Military Summit In Washington

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Oct 14, 2014 12:47 AM EDT

Military leaders of the members of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Daesh, will attend a summit in Washington tomorrow to talk about ways to contain the militant group's advances in Iraq and Syria.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Spars With Mark Schauer In Debate

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Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Republican Governor Rick Snyder clashed with Democratic rival March Schauer during their only debate on economy, education and taxes three weeks ahead of the November election.