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U.S., Cuba Clash Over Immigration in Historic Talks

Jan 22, 2015 01:31 PM EST

The U.S. and Cuba are in disagreement over U.S. immigration policies as the first session of high-level talks between the two countries to possibly restore diplomatic ties between the Cold War rivals began Wednesday.

Taiwan Arrests Alleged Chinese Spy For The First Time in Decades

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 22, 2015 12:42 PM EST

Taiwan has reportedly arrested an alleged Chinese spy, the country's first such apprehension in in decades. Citizens in Taiwan are wondering if China might agree to a prisoner swap, as the country has held prisoner two Taiwanese Military Intelligence agents for more than 10 years.

Boehner Skirts Protocol, Invites Netanyahu to U.S. Without Consulting Obama

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 22, 2015 12:32 PM EST

U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner might have violated some protocols as the White House questioned him about inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before the Congress regarding Iran without first consulting President Barack Obama.

Mike Huckabee Not Impressed With Obama's Agenda

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 02:23 PM EST

Former Arkansas Governor and possible presidential candidate for the elections on 2016, Mike Huckabee, is reportedly not impressed with the big-spending agenda that United States President Barack Obama has presented during his State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Five-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots, Kills Infant Brother

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 12:48 PM EST

A five-year-old boy from Elmo, Missouri, accidentally shot and killed his baby brother who was only nine months old after finding a .22-caliber Magnum revolver in his home.

Yemeni Rebels Attack Presidential Palace in Coup Bid

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 11:34 AM EST

Yemen rebels have attacked the presidential palace in Yemen, and have also surrounded the leader's residence Tuesday, in a coup attempt against the government, which has been an ally of the U.S. in its fight against terrorist group Al-Qaeda.

Chinese President Salary Increases, General Pay Increase For Public Employees Announced

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 03:50 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly going to get a raise from the US$13,600 he gets annually to US$22, 300 after a general pay increase for public employees was announced, China Daily state media confirms on Tuesday.

Boston Hospital Shooting Leaves doctor Fatally Injured, Suspect Kills Self

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 02:19 AM EST

A gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he attacked the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on Tuesday and left a doctor fatally injured.

ISIS' US$200M Ransom Demand May Be Sign Of Financial Woes

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 01:57 AM EST

The militants from the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has demanded a US$200M ransom from Japan for the two Japanese hostages and experts are saying that this has revealed the desperation of the group in terms of financial crisis.

Miss Universe Selfie Scandal: Miss Israel Strikes Back At Miss Lebanon

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 20, 2015 02:14 AM EST

Miss Israel has recently commented on the statements made by Miss Lebanon over what the internet is calling the "Miss Universe Selfie Scandal" as the contestant for Israel posted a photo with the contestant from Lebanon on her Instagram page causing a stir globally.

British Boy Invoiced For Party Fee After Missing Friend's Birthday

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 20, 2015 01:23 AM EST

A five-year-old boy from Britain was invoiced for a "no show" party fee and his family was threatened with court action after he failed to attend a friend's birthday party.

President Xi Look-Alike Shoots to Fame

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 20, 2015 12:43 AM EST

Li Junhua, a man who was identified as the chairman of the board of the Dao Yuan holiday resort in southeast China's Jiangxi Province, has gotten attention from the media because of his close resemblance to the President Xi Jinping.

Obama Has Not Kept 'Promises' Stated In Past State Of The Union Addresses, Critics Say

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 19, 2015 11:59 PM EST

United States President Barack Obama has been giving the annual State Of The Union Address for six years now and this Tuesday's address is being closely watched by critics who have pointed out that the president has not kept his promises in the past.

Republicans: Obama's Plans to Tax Highest Earners A 'Non-Starter'

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 19, 2015 10:52 AM EST

Republicans on Sunday said President Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on the country's highest wage earners in order to benefit the middle class was a "non-starter".