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Clive Palmer

Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie to China: I won't apologize even if Clive Palmer does

Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie said she will not apologize to China for saying that its government plans to take over her country. She remains adamant even if her Palmer United Party leader has already apologized for its accusations against China, reports said.

Russian and Ukrainian presidents

Ukraine Crisis Will Not End Soon Despite Support For Peace Plan

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said early Wednesday that its Russian counterpart accepts his peace plan's principles, but Vladimir Putin insisted that only Ukraine can call on a cease-fire with the pro-Russian separatists.

Hyperlapse App from Instagram Makes Time Lapse Videos a Breeze

The app is now available at the Apple App Store for free.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Indian Trade To Boom With ASEAN, Forecast Says

Standard Chartered Bank released a report on India's economic performance, stating that it foresees a boom in its export industry with ASEAN countries.

UAE army pilots

UAE Bombs Islamists In Libya

The United Arab Emirates military carried out two air strikes against Islamist soldiers in Libya, using Egypt as a base, U.S. officials confirmed.

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U.S., Chinese Military Officials To Meet After Jet Intercept

United States announced that U.S. and Chinese military officials will meet to discuss military behavior at the Pentagon this week, not long after U.S. condemned a Chinese jet for intercepting its Navy patrol plane.

Vietnamese sinking boat

Vietnam’s Envoy To Mend Ties With China Amid Doubts

A Vietnamese official announced on Monday that it will send an envoy to China to try to mend ties severed by a bitter encounter involving China's oil rig last May in disputed waters. However, experts said that Vietnam's reaction against China during the incident sparked doubts in its partnership goals.

Man purported to be U.S. journalist James Foley at an unknown location

U.S. Must Rethink Policy On Terrorist Kidnappings, James Foley’s Family Say

James Foley's family expressed sentiments that included the United States' need to rethink its policies towards terrorist kidnappings, reports said. The family cited inconsistencies in the negotiation process on James' case.

Trial

China Executes Eight Xinjiang Terrorists

China executed eight people convicted terrorism believed to be from the Xinjiang region, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Monrovia residents

Congo Confirms Ebola Cases In The Country, But Strains Different From Usual

The Democratic Republic of Congo government reported that the Ebola virus is now in their nation, but it is believed to be another strain unconnected to the outbreak in the four West African countries. Two people died and several cases are in their hands, according to reports.

Napa Post Office

California Declares State Of Emergency To Address Earthquake Damages

California declared a state of emergency just a few hours after a powerful earthquake struck the southern part of the Napa VAlley at 3:20 a.m. local time.

Joko Widodo and Jusuf Kalla

Widodo Wins Elections, Indonesia’s Highest Court Unanimously Decides

Indonesia's constitutional court ruling upheld presidential election results, which determined Joko Widodo as the winner, reports said. The court unanimously rejected presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto's appeals to investigate questionable polling centers.

Chinese vessel

Chinese Scholar Says China Has Solid Claim On Disputed Sea

Chinese scholars argued that China holds a more solid claim to South China Sea based on historical facts than the Philippines, reports said. While the Philippines took to arbitration to resolve the dispute, China remains firm that it will not accept any arbitration over the matter.

James Foley Video Gives Authorities Clues To Killer Identity

The masked man who beheaded James Foley may have left several clues in the video unintentionally, experts said on Thursday.

Rockets from Gaza

EU, UN Discuss Sustainable Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Diplomats of the United Nations said on Thursday that Britain, Germany, and France are discussing a resolution for a sustainable cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, citing the failure of Cairo talks.

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