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U.S. Reviews Sale of Waldorf Astoria to Chinese Company

Oct 15, 2014 12:31 AM EDT

The U.S. government is reviewing the sale of the Waldorf Astoria to a Chinese firm amid concerns about possible security risks.

U.S. Political Ad Expenses To Exceed US$1B

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Oct 15, 2014 12:12 AM EDT

The expenditure for political advertisements for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections will soon exceed US$1 billion, a new analysis revealed.

Hong Kong Police To Use Minimum Force To Take Down Road Blockades

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Oct 14, 2014 11:43 PM EDT

Hong Kong police announced on Monday that it will be using minimum force in removing the road barriers put up by the protesters to give way to traffic in two key roads in the city.

Obama, Military Chiefs To Discuss Plans To Combat ISIS

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Oct 14, 2014 10:08 PM EDT

United States President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with international military leaders on Tuesday to talk about the plans on combating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants.

Heathrow Airport Starts 'Voluntary' Screening For Ebola

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Oct 14, 2014 09:45 PM EDT

British airports began its screening for Ebola today, but has turned into a "joke" after passengers learned that the process was "voluntary."

UN Health Worker Dies Of Ebola In Germany Hospital

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Oct 14, 2014 09:29 PM EDT

A United Nations medical worker who was infected by the Ebola virus in Liberia died in a Leipzig hospital where he was being treated for the disease.

Boko Haram Group 'Must Be Stopped' - UK Politicians, Military Leaders

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Oct 14, 2014 09:15 PM EDT

Greater effort must be exerted in order to stop the Boko Haram, the group responsible for the abduction of more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls, a letter by UK politicians and former military leaders has stated.

Yemen President Names New Prime Minister, Shi'ite Houthis Agrees With Choice

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Oct 14, 2014 09:23 AM EDT

Yemen's president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Monday announced the appointment of a new Prime Minister, a move that was favored by the Shi'ite Muslim Houthi group.

Top Saudi Diplomat Criticizes Iran Over Middle East Conflicts

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Oct 14, 2014 12:46 AM EDT

A top Saudi Arabian foreign minister criticized Iran on Monday for being "part of the problem" in efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

Obama Meets With Top Officials on Ebola Case

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Oct 13, 2014 10:42 PM EDT

President Barack Obama met with some of his top national security officials and senior health administration aides on Monday to talk about Ebola and how the Dallas nurse was infected with the virus.

ISIS Magazine Urges Terrorists to Attack Australians Amid Kobani Battle

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Oct 13, 2014 10:33 PM EDT

The Islamic State militant group started using a magazine to urge terrorists to carry out suicide attacks on Australians and citizens of other coalition forces fighting against the militant group.

Obama Stands Firm On Migrant Detention Centers Despite Receding Influx

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Oct 13, 2014 10:12 PM EDT

Despite the receding number of immigrants from Central America, the United States is standing firm on building illegal-immigrant detention centers.

Ebola Patient In The United States May Have Had Contact With 22 People

Attorney General Attempts to Block Ebola Waste Disposal in Louisiana

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Oct 13, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is seeking to keep the waste of Dallas' Ebola victim from being disposed in the state.

Unlike Spain, Texas Ebola Patient’s Dog Expected To Be Kept Safe

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Oct 13, 2014 10:53 AM EDT

The pet dog of the Dallas nurse is expected to be kept alive, unlike the dog of the Spanish health worker, which was euthanized for safety purposes.

Second Texas Ebola Case Confirmed

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Oct 12, 2014 03:24 PM EDT

A Texas health care worker who provided care for Thomas Eric Duncan was has been confirmed by health officials to be the second case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States, officials reported Sunday.