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Farmers arrange chillies, rice and beans to form the Chinese national flag in preparation for the 65th anniversary marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in Jiangxi province.

Vietnam, China Promote Mutual Cooperation, Invaluable Relations

Sep 30, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Vietnam-China relations are an invaluable asset beneficial to both countries. The present and future generations must work hard to develop and nurture this relationship, a Vietnamese official said on Monday.

Latino Voters Could Determine 2014 Midterm Polls

Christl Leong |

Sep 30, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

With less than a month remaining before the 2014 midterm elections, advocates say Latino voters may hold sway over the congressional and senate races but turnout rates remain unclear.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the 69th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, September 26, 2014.

Abbas Accuses Israel Of Genocide, Trades Blows With Netanyahu At United Nations

Christl Leong |

Sep 30, 2014 12:52 AM EDT

Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday accused Israel of genocide during the 50-day war in Gaza that has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 Palestinians as he spoke before world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

Anti-Addiction Demonstration Call For New FDA Commissioner

Christl Leong |

Sep 29, 2014 05:31 AM EDT

Hundreds of protesters marched outside Washington on Sunday as they called for stricter regulations on prescription drugs and for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg to step down.

U.S. Underestimated ISIL/Daesh Threat –Obama

Christl Leong |

Sep 29, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama said Sunday that America has underestimated the Islamic State, also know as ISIL or Daesh, and overestimated the capacity of Iraqi forces to fight the terror group.

Pro-Democracy Protesters Gain Ground, Hong Kong At Standstill

Christl Leong |

Sep 29, 2014 04:39 AM EDT

Hong Kong remains at a near standstill as pro-democracy protesters clamoring for the island's universal suffrage refuse to back down despite attempts from riot police to do so.

Sweden's Cecilia Malmstrom will face questions on how she plans to address trade negotiations with U.S. as the new EU Commissioner of Trade at the Commissioner hearings beginning Monday.

EU-U.S. Trade Agreement At Forefront Of EU Commissioners’ Inquiry

Christl Leong |

Sep 29, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

The European Union's incoming trade chief Cecilia Malstrom is set to defend against a tough grilling on how she plans to handle free trade talks with the United States as confirmation hearings for nominees of the new European Commission begin on Monday.

Abu Sayaff Threatens To Kill German Hostage, Daesh Broadens Influence In Asia

Christl Leong |

Sep 26, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

The Abu Sayyaf, a Philippine militant group, has threatened to execute a German hostage unless Berlin pulls out from the U.S.-led air strikes against the Islamic State, in a move that underscores the growing influence of the Islamic State, also known as Daesh, in Southeast Asia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

China, India Reach Accord On Border Standoff

Christl Leong |

Sep 26, 2014 06:37 AM EDT

China-InChina and India have agreed to withdraw its troops to end a standoff that has lasted for two weeks in the disputed border, an Indian official said.dia to pull back troops after standoff

Ukraine Conflict: The Worst Is Over –President Poroshenko

Christl Leong |

Sep 26, 2014 05:55 AM EDT

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday hailed a peace deal with pro-Russian separatists, claiming that the worst of the conflict in the eastern region is over.

U.S. Senator Mark Udall apologizes for inappropriate remarks on the American journalists ISIS beheaded in a Saturday debate with Republican Cory Gardner.

Gardner’s Nice Guy Ad Rouses Democratic Fury Over Personal Attack On Udall’s Family [VIDEO]

Christl Leong |

Sep 25, 2014 08:42 AM EDT

Republican Rep. Cory Gardner's new ad campaign released on Wednesday, which contrasts his father with Sen. Mark Udall's, has sparked criticism from Democrats who called the ad a personal attack and demanded it be pulled off air, the latest in the heated Colorado senate race.

Cameron Rallies Cross-Party Support For Air Strikes Against Islamic State

Christl Leong |

Sep 25, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron will rally for cross-party support to authorize military action against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or Daesh, following an appeal for aid from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Mexico Shocked By Drug Cartel's Brutal Ambush And Murder Of Lawmaker

Christl Leong |

Sep 25, 2014 02:39 AM EDT

A Mexican lawmaker was ambushed and killed, authorities said Wednesday, regarding the incident as one of the most high-profile murders the country has seen in recent years.

An UNDOF peacekeeper looks at the Syrian side of the crossing from the Israeli-administered Golan Heights on September 1, 2014.

Irish UN Peacekeeper Rotation In Golan Heights Pushes Through

Christl Leong |

Sep 25, 2014 12:12 AM EDT

Irish UN peacekeepers will adhere to the rotation schedules in the disputed Golan Heights despite rebel clashes and targeting of UN soldiers in the area, Defense Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday.

Ex-NDRC director Liu Tienan admits to graft.

Former Senior Official In China Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charges

Christl Leong |

Sep 24, 2014 01:06 PM EDT

A former senior official in China on Wednesday pleaded guilty to bribery charges even as he called for reforms to dilute powers granted to government officials.