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Iranian President ‘Certain’ Nuclear Deal Will Push Through

Oct 15, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Iran's nuclear development program will push through, President Hassan Rouhani declared late Monday ahead of the Nov. 24 deadline world powers have jointly set to determine the fate of Tehran's nuclear initiative.

Cars drive past a housing compound located south of the capital in Riyadh, December 17, 2012.

American Defense Contractor Killed In Saudi Arabian Gun Attack

Christl Leong |

Oct 15, 2014 02:59 AM EDT

An American security contractor was killed and another was wounded on Tuesday after a violent attack by a colleague at a gas station in the capital of Riyadh.

Chris Christie Says He’d Rather Die Than Be A U.S. Senator

Christl Leong |

Oct 14, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has made it clear he won't be running for the U.S. Senate.

An anti pro-democracy protesters holds pliers and attempts to cut cable ties connecting the steel barricades at Central in Hong Kong, October 13, 2014.

Angry Mob Crash Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests

Christl Leong |

Oct 14, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

An angry mob opposed to the pro-democracy protests on Monday clashed with police as they sought to tear down barricades and bring an end to the three-week long demonstration that has brought Hong Kong at a standstill.

People clean up in the aftermath of a car bomb attack in Baghdad, January 15, 2014.

Triple Blasts Rock Baghdad's Shiite Neighborhoods

Christl Leong |

Oct 14, 2014 12:59 AM EDT

At least 22 people were killed and 55 wounded after three blasts all occurring within an hour rocked Iraq's predominantly Shiite neighborhoods on Monday.

Hong Kong Democracy Activists Return To Streets After Talks Bog Down

Hong Kong’s Electoral Reform Will Abide By Law –CY Leung

Christl Leong |

Oct 13, 2014 09:52 AM EDT

The government will continue to abide by the rules of the Basic Law, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun Ying reiterated on Sunday amid renewed pro-democracy protesters after talks between the city government and student leaders fell through.

Congress Mulls Replacement Secret Service Head

Christl Leong |

Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Congress has been mulling over the fate of the Secret Service and how best to overhaul the agency after a series of mishaps that eventually led to Director Julia Pierson's resignation just 18 months after her appointment.

Li Keqiang Says China’s Economy Will Endure, Growth Rate Not Only Factor

Christl Leong |

Oct 13, 2014 03:44 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed Saturday that the Chinese economy will endure and avoid a hard landing as he sought to allay fears over the country's slowing economy.

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

Palestinian Unity Government Challenged To Choose Between Peace And Terror

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Israel on Thursday called on the Palestinian Authority to establish a new leadership based on peace, stressing that a move towards the path of extremism and terror would defeat the peace it recently achieved.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) at the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington, D.C., June 26, 2012.

Obama Should Focus On World Issues, Not Elections –Dem. Sen. Shaheen

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen thinks President Barack Obama should focus efforts on dealing with world crises rather than the November midterm elections.

Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung faces tough questions over £4 million payout from Australian company.

Hong Kong’s CY Leung Faces Bribery Allegations Over £4 Million Secret Payout

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has found himself in hot water after it was revealed he received a £4 million secret payout from Australian firm UGL in exchange for backing its Asian ventures.

Hong Kong Triad Profits Decline Due To Pro-Democracy Protests

Christl Leong |

Oct 10, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

Hong Kong’s Triads See Underworld Business Hurt by Protests

Satellite photos showing the before and after of the massive explosion in Parchin, Iran.

Iran Explosion Corroborates Existence Of Nuclear Weapons Program

Christl Leong |

Oct 09, 2014 11:24 PM EDT

Satellite images taken after Sunday's explosion at Iran's secretive Parchin facility show significant damage at the site and gives credence to speculation that Tehran's nuclear weapons development program is alive.

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest

White House Dismisses Report It Knew Of Aide's Involvement In Prostitution Scandal

Christl Leong |

Oct 09, 2014 09:56 PM EDT

The White House has dismissed a Washington Post report released Wednesday that suggests it received evidence of an aide's involvement in the 2012 Columbia prostitution scandal and disregarded it.

Australia Launches First ISIL Air Strike In Iraq

Christl Leong |

Oct 09, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Australia has dropped two bombs at targeted Islamic State (ISIL) locations, the first air strike the country has launched since it approved the initiative, a security official said on Thursday.