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Democrat Senator Demands Iraqi Forces Report Before New Arms Sales

Jul 25, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

A prominent Democratic senator threatened on Thursday to block U.S. weapon sales to Iraq unless Congress receives information on Iraqi forces and other pertinent military data.

EU Adds To Ukraine Sanctions List

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Jul 25, 2014 05:05 AM EDT

The European Union is expected to levy sanctions to an additional 15 Russian and Ukrainian individuals and 18 firms on Friday for their role in the Ukraine crisis.

India Blocks WTO Deal, Potentially Damaging To Further Global Trade

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Jul 25, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

India has blocked a World Trade Organization global customs deal on Thursday, a potentially damaging move that could result in losses both politically and economically, according to WTO members.

Sudan Death Row Woman Arrives In Italy

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Jul 24, 2014 01:19 PM EDT

A Sudanese woman who escaped a death sentence for refusing to renounce her faith arrived in an airport in Rome on Thursday.

Wine Collector Rudy Kurniawan Faces 11 Years For Fraud

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Jul 24, 2014 11:42 AM EDT

California wine collector Rudy Kurniawan, 37, will face at least 11 years in prison as he is set to be sentenced on Thursday on fraud charges.

FAA Lifts Flight Restriction In Israel

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Jul 24, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has lifted its restriction on flights to Tel Aviv on Wednesday after careful consideration of Israel's security situation.

Immigration Protesters Stage Mock GOP Funeral In Capitol Complex

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Jul 23, 2014 11:38 AM EDT

Activists staged a mock funeral for the GOP on Monday in protest of the Republican Party's stance on the border crisis.

Obama Gets Flak For Fundraising Campaign Amid Pressing Foreign Concerns

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Jul 23, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama has embarked on a three-day fundraising event intended to garner support for the Democratic Party in time for the November elections, earning criticism for doing so amid more pressing international crises.

US Congress Deadlocked On Border Crisis Plan

Christl Leong |

Jul 23, 2014 01:28 AM EDT

U.S. lawmakers have grown increasingly uncertain over reaching an accord in Congress to deal with the flood of migrant children crossing the southern border before they are set to leave for summer recess in eight days.

Gun Control Protesters Meet Christie In Connecticut Fund Raiser

Christl Leong |

Jul 22, 2014 02:49 PM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was met by a crowd of gun control protesters when he arrived in Connecticut on Monday, following his veto of a gun control bill that would ban magazines with more than ten rounds earlier this month.

Kerry In Cairo For Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks

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Jul 22, 2014 01:52 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Cairo on Monday to broker a truce in the Gaza Strip.

Former Taliban Leader Says Afghan War ‘Unjustified’

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Jul 22, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

A senior Taliban leader told media on Sunday that the Pakistan group's war against the Afghan government may well become "unjustified" following news of the withdrawal of U.S. troops in the country.

North Korea Claims Missile Tests Are For Protection Against U.S.

Christl Leong |

Jul 20, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

North Korea has denounced the United Nations on Saturday after the latter urged it to comply with UN restrictions, claiming that the test launches were precautionary measures against the U.S.

China Doles Out Controversial Maps To Military

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Jul 20, 2014 04:09 AM EDT

China is reportedly distributing millions of maps to its military, the latest upgrade in 30 years.

Double Tragedy Strikes Aussie Family Who Lost Relatives On MH17 And MH370

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Jul 20, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

An Australian family who lost relatives in the MH370 flight that disappeared last March once again mourns the loss of two other family members aboard the MH17 that crashed over east Ukraine on Thursday.