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China Rebukes India For New Post Construction Plans On Disputed Border

Oct 31, 2014 03:18 AM EDT

China's Ministry of Defense voiced concern on Thursday over India's plan to build 54 posts along the disputed border in Arunachal Pradesh and warned against re-igniting tensions to a conflict that has yet to be resolved.

China Calls Vietnam Out On South China Sea Dispute

Christl Leong |

Oct 31, 2014 01:59 AM EDT

China has called on Vietnam to show sincerity in resolving a South China Sea territorial dispute after the latter secured a third-party deal for oil exploration rights in the contested waters, a day after both countries agreed to limit actions that could potentially escalate tensions over the conflict.

Iran Thwarts Sabotage At Nuclear Plant, Accuses Foreign Country

Christl Leong |

Oct 31, 2014 12:43 AM EDT

Iran has thwarted an attempt to sabotage water tanks used for its nuclear reactors, according to Iranian media on Thursday.

Burkina Faso President Refuses To Step Down Amid Violent Clashes

Christl Leong |

Oct 30, 2014 11:09 PM EDT

Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore on Thursday announced plans to stay on as head of an interim government until after the elections amid demands from opposition to immediately step down.

Jeb Bush Swipes At Hillary Clinton In Colorado

Christl Leong |

Oct 30, 2014 08:58 AM EDT

Jeb Bush took a dig at Hillary Clinton Wednesday night for her remarks last week when she said that businesses don't create jobs while at a rally for Sen. Elizabeth Warren last week, a move that some believe could presage the course of the 2016 presidential race.

GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell Plays Nice With New Lighthearted Ad

Christl Leong |

Oct 29, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has released a new campaign ad where he channels Jean Claude van Damme and surrounds himself with bloodhounds, a lighthearted spot very much different from most being aired today.

Walker, Burke Backers Give US$1 Million To GOP, Dems

Christl Leong |

Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The Wisconsin gubernatorial race remains locked at a virtual dead heat. But a solid lead could turn up after Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic opponent Mary Burke each received million dollar donations days from the election.

Protests Erupt At Burkina Faso As Leader Seeks To Extend Rule

Christl Leong |

Oct 29, 2014 02:15 AM EDT

Thousands of civilians gathered in the streets of Burkina Faso's capital in Ouagadougou on Tuesday to protest President Blaise Compaore's plans to extend his term and seek re-election.

The U.S. Capitol and U.S. Senate (R) in Washington, August 2, 2011.

Republicans Lead In Race For Senate Majority

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

Republicans have maintained a narrow lead in the battle to gain control of the Senate, according to recent polls.

U.S. Lawmakers Politicize Ebola Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

The Obama administration has come under fire for the way it has handled the health challenge posed by the Ebola virus. With Congress out of session for the November elections, lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to impose statewide restrictions to prevent an outbreak.

China, Vietnam Seek Resolution To Territorial Dispute In South China Sea

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 02:37 AM EDT

China and Vietnam on Monday agreed to conform to an existing boundary dispute mechanism to ease tensions caused by an earlier territorial spat in the South China Sea and improve relations.

Then-Toronto mayor Rob Ford with wife Renata at the public memorial for police constable John Zivcic in Toronto, Canada, December 9, 2013.

New Toronto Mayor Elected, Ends Ford Era Marked With Drug, Alcohol Scandals

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 01:17 AM EDT

Toronto has found a new mayor in moderate conservative John Tory Monday, who was in a tight race with opponent Doug Ford, brother of Rob Ford, the mayor who rose to notoriety in 2013 for his numerous alcohol- and drug-use scandals.

GOP Rob Astorino Unfazed By Polls Placing Cuomo In The Lead

Christl Leong |

Oct 27, 2014 09:45 AM EDT

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino is keeping his eye on the prize and disregards general perception he has a zero chance against Democratic New York incumbent Andrew Cuomo in the coming midterms.

China Tests Flights On Next Generation Military Fighters -SCMP

Christl Leong |

Oct 27, 2014 05:53 AM EDT

China is testing a new series of indigenous military aircraft, including a stealth fighter hailed as the country's most advanced jet to date.

China Restructures Anti-Terror Intelligence Law

Christl Leong |

Oct 27, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

China will revamp its national counter-terrorism intelligence system as part of an amendment to the country's anti-terror law expected to be passed later this week following reports of escalating violence in the western Xinjian region.