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U.S. State Secretary John Kerry, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

John Kerry Urges India To Sign WTO Deal

Jul 31, 2014 03:07 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday in hopes of convincing New Delhi to reconsider its position in blocking a WTO deal, hours before the Trade Facilitation Deal was to be signed.

U.S. Lobbies For Asian Support On Sanctions Against Russia

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Jul 31, 2014 07:41 AM EDT

The United States is seeking Asian support for the new Western sanctions it levied on Russia last Tuesday in an effort to increase international pressure against the latter's stance in the Ukraine crisis, according to a State Department official on Wednesday.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China

More Flight Disruptions In China As Military Conducts Drills In Southeast Coast

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Jul 30, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

More than 150 flights were cancelled and an additional 428 were delayed in China's airports Tuesday owing to restricted airspace as the country conducted its military live-fire drills over its southeast coast.

Xi Pushes For Economic Reform Amid Fears Of Economic Slowdown Caused By Anti-Corruption Campaign

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Jul 30, 2014 10:34 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials on Tuesday to focus efforts on greater economic reform and innovation amid concerns of a slowing economy caused by China's corruption crackdown.

China And Japan Vie For Latin American Relations

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Jul 29, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Two days after China's Xi Jinping ended his trip to Latin America, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sets off for the region where he is expected to lobby for energy and export deals and forge ties with potential allies.

China, India Downplays Chinese Intrusion Into Indian Territory

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Jul 29, 2014 04:14 AM EDT

China and India admitted on Monday that Chinese herdsmen had trespassed into Indian territory but sought to allay border dispute concerns, saying that the issue had been amicably resolved in a flag meeting.

Pentagon Audit Reveals U.S. Wasting Tax Payers’ Money In Afghan Aid

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Jul 29, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

A Pentagon audit revealed on Monday that the U.S. has potentially wasted billions of tax payers' money in Afghanistan aid, underscoring the U.S.' major lack of oversight and the need to reassess its aid efforts in the region.

Libya’s Oil Depot Fire Blazes Out Of Control, Government Seeking Foreign Assistance

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Jul 29, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

Libya's leaders called for international assistance on Monday to help put out a fire that raged out of control after it was caught in the crossfire between clashes for control over the capital's international airport.

Sam Harris: I Don’t Criticize Israel, They’re Not ‘Primary Aggressors’ In Conflict

Christl Leong |

Jul 28, 2014 01:02 PM EDT

Contemporary philosopher Sam Harris weighs the moral stance of both sides, saying that the reason he doesn't criticize Israel is because he believes Israel is not the "primary aggressor" in the conflict but rather, is simply a respondent in the aggression.

Germany Voices Support For Tougher Sanctions On Russia

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Jul 28, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

Germany has voiced its support for tougher sanctions on Russia's economy during a European Union (EU) meeting in Brussels on Monday.

EU and Australia-Led Group Urge India To Reconsider WTO Trade Deal

Christl Leong |

Jul 27, 2014 03:58 AM EDT

Following India's refusal on Thursday to sign a World Trade Organization (WTO) trade deal unless its concerns on food security were addressed, the European Union (EU) and a 25-country Australian-led group urged New Delhi to rethink its decision.

Ukraine Plans To Retake Donetsk From Separatist Control

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Jul 27, 2014 03:56 AM EDT

Ukraine announced plans to reclaim Donetsk as its troops fought with rebels on Saturday and tried to gain control over Horlivka, a city just outside the pro-Russian stronghold in Donetsk.

American Doctor In Liberia Confirmed Infected With Ebola Virus

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Jul 27, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

An American doctor working with Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the Ebola virus, officials announced Saturday.

Obama's Foreign Policy in Libya Gets Republican Criticism

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Jul 27, 2014 12:43 AM EDT

As the fighting in Libya approached its capital in Tripoli, Washington scrambled to withdraw its personnel from the embassy, earning Republican criticism for its weak foreign policy in the region.