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Warren Criticizes Washington’s Revolving Door, Weiner Dismissal And Cantor’s Wall Street Post

Sep 18, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

Sen. Elizabeth Warren reiterated her stance against the revolving door between Washington and Wall Street days after former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner dismissed her concerns as petty and overblown.

Florida GOP Runs Misleading Ad Claims Against Charlie Crist, Rick Scott Tries To Clarify Attack

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Sep 18, 2014 03:36 AM EDT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday defended his ad campaign which insinuates opponent gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist as a fraud who shares ties with convicted Ponzi scammer Scott Rothstein.

India Woos China’s Xi During Three-Day Summit

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Sep 17, 2014 06:20 AM EDT

India is pulling out all the stops to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping as he makes his first trip as president to New Delhi on Wednesday.

Snowden: New Zealand Spied On Citizens, Government Denial ‘False’

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Sep 16, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

New Zealand has been actively involved in mass Internet surveillance activities and denials of such from Prime Minister John Key are false, said NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in an article at The Intercept published Sunday.

House GOPs Gearing In Support Of Obama’s Syrian Rebel Training Against ISIL

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Sep 16, 2014 05:11 AM EDT

The Republican-led House is working to pass legislation in support of President Obama's drive to train and provide arms to moderate Syrian rebels as part of efforts to combat the Islamic State (ISIL) threat in the Middle East.

China, India Enhance Trade, Paves Way For Border Resolution

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Sep 16, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

China and India will sign a US$65 billion trade and infrastructure deal during a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this week, a move that could improve bilateral ties rife with mutual mistrust and acrimony.

Minimum Wage Hike Gains Momentum In GOP-Controlled States

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Sep 15, 2014 02:06 PM EDT

President Obama's thrust to increase the minimum wage, which has so far been successful among Democrat-leaning states, may gain momentum in the Republican heartland in the upcoming elections.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyoni opposes the BNPT's chosen location for the new de-radicalization center.

Indonesia’s Yudhoyono Opposes Islamic De-Radicalization Center’s Site

Christl Leong |

Sep 15, 2014 11:29 AM EDT

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has objected to the location of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency BNPT's newest de-radicalization center last week, months before its intended launch at the end of the year.

Crosses bearing the names of the Sandy Hook victims at a memorial in Sandy Hook village, Newtown, Conn., Dec. 18, 2012.

Republican Candidate Thomas Ready Gets Death Threat After Calling Sandy Hook Massacre A Hoax

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Sep 15, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Republican Colorado county commissioner candidate Thomas Ready received a death threat on Facebook after he posted a link suggesting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax

Ancient Maps Debunk China’s Claim In South China Sea

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Sep 12, 2014 05:57 PM EDT

A Philippine exhibit showcasing 60 ancient maps on Thursday has debunked China's claims of historical ownership and sovereignty over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Obama’s Syrian Rebel Training Program Against ISIL Met With Skepticism

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Sep 12, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

President Barack Obama plans to deepen U.S. involvement in dealing with the ISIL threat by providing arms and training to moderate Syrian rebels in the Middle East, officials said on Wednesday. The proposal however, raises questions on how it can be effectively implemented without backfiring on Washington.

Seoul Bans North Korean Flags In Asian Games

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Sep 12, 2014 05:59 AM EDT

South Korea on Friday reiterated its decision to ban citizens from carrying North Korean flags during the upcoming Incheon Asian Games.

INF: U.S. Broaches Russian Violation Of Arms Control Agreement

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Sep 11, 2014 10:05 AM EDT

The United States will raise concerns of Russia's violation of a 1987 arms control agreement on Thursday when both sides meet in Moscow to discuss reciprocal claims on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF).

China Denies Looting Vietnam's Fishing Boats, Beating Fishermen

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Sep 11, 2014 05:45 AM EDT

China on Wednesday rejected claims its authorities rammed and looted Vietnamese fishing vessels in the disputed South China Sea and beat its crew, describing the allegations as groundless and being "far from truth."

Carney, McCain Trade Blows On Obama’s ISIL Speech On CNN

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Sep 11, 2014 04:17 AM EDT

Former press secretary Jay Carney's debut Wednesday night as CNN's newest political commentator became a hot topic when he traded words with Sen. John McCain over President Barack Obama's primetime speech on the Islamic State (ISIL).