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Hong Kong Protests Dwindle As City Resumes Work

Oct 06, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

The pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong started to dwindle as the city resumed work Monday after paralyzing the financial district of the city and facing opposition from police and pro-China forces.

ISIL Militants Capture Kurdish Town As Syrian Forces Fight Back

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Oct 06, 2014 12:14 AM EDT

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants captured the Kurdish town of Kobani as Syrian Kurds backed by U.S.-led air campaigns fight to push back their advances.

Tunnel Warfare: North Korea Digs Tunnels Leading To South Korea

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Oct 03, 2014 03:50 AM EDT

South Korea discovered that North Korea sneakily dug several tunnels that led to its neighboring country, according to Gen. Hahn Sung-Chu of the South's military.

Abbott Commits Australian Fighter Jets To Iraq Airstrikes

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Oct 03, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott approved the deployment of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter jets to join the U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq against the Islamic State (ISIS), also known as Daesh.

Obama Shifts Focus On Economy As Midterm Election Approaches

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Oct 02, 2014 11:07 PM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday shifted his focus on the country's economy, the issue that voters consider most important as the November midterm election approaches.

People's Republic of China 65th Anniversary

PRC Gives More Emphasis On Reform On 65th Founding Anniversary

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Oct 02, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

On its 65th founding anniversary, a more confident People's Republic of China (PRC) emerged and gave more emphasis on reform in a bid to tackle the economic problems that still hound the nation.

No Kansas Democrat on Ballot, But Democrats Cheer Ruling

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Oct 02, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

A Kansas court ruled against a lawsuit that aimed to force the state's Democratic Party to have a candidate in the election, but Kansas Democrats are actually celebrating the ruling.

California Allows Gun Seizure From People Deemed Dangerous

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Oct 02, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday said he signed a gun legislation that allows relatives to seek the seizure of guns from someone deemed dangerous, making California the first state to do so.

Brazilian Gunman Parades Hostage In ‘Bomb Vest,’ Demands President Rousseff’s Resignation

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Sep 30, 2014 02:48 AM EDT

A gunman in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, took a hotel worker hostage on Monday as he demanded the resignation of President Dilma Rousseff.

Obama’s Approval Among Hispanics Slips Down –Gallup Poll

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Sep 29, 2014 06:08 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama's approval among Hispanics slipped down 10 percentage points above the national average since 2012, according to a Gallup survey conducted from January 2009 to August 2014.

China-Philippines Ties Expected To Improve In 2016, Chinese Expert Says

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Sep 29, 2014 04:32 AM EDT

The ties between China and the Philippines are expected to improve in 2016 after Philippine President Benigno Aquino III ends his term, according to Chinese expert Wu Shicun.

Eric Holder Reaps Mocking Comments From Republicans As He Resigns

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Sep 26, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The announcement of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation prompted Republican lawmakers, who have not always agreed with his policies, to post mocking comments on Twitter.

Macau Casinos Feel The Squeeze Of Xi’s Anti-Graft Campaign

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 25, 2014 07:26 AM EDT

Macau's largest casino operators are feeling the pressure from China's anti-graft campaign, with some already planning to move either move their business to Vietnam or the Philippines, or quit the gambling industry.

Erdogan Accuses World Of Not Backing Turkey’s Fight Against Terrorism

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Sep 25, 2014 06:11 AM EDT

Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the world of not backing Turkey's fight against terrorism, saying the international community is not exerting enough effort to stop foreign fighters from entering Syria.

Obama’s Syrian Airstrikes Against Daesh Gain Bill Clinton’s Approval

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Sep 25, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton approved of President Barack Obama's move to authorize airstrikes and arm rebels in Syria to defeat the Islamic State terror group, also known as Daesh.