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Gov. Jerry Brown Bans California Lobbyists From Hosting Lavish Fundraisers

Oct 01, 2014 09:28 AM EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown (D) has banned lobbyists from hosting fundraising parties amid a series of political scandals.

EU Upholds Sanctions Against Russia

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Oct 01, 2014 06:09 AM EDT

The European Union said it will uphold the sanctions it imposed on Russia until a permanent cease-fire deal has been implemented between Kiev and Pro-Russian separatists.

White House To Establish Refugee Processing

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Oct 01, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

The White House announced on Tuesday its plan to build a refugee processing in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to discourage children from Latin America to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.

New Documents Prove NSA Surveillance Programs Have Legal Basis

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Sep 30, 2014 10:32 AM EDT

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) revealed on Monday that the U.S. government has released new documents that showed a 1981 Executive Order (EO) as a basis for the National Security Agency's (NSA) surveillance programs.

Congressional Vote On Anti-ISIL Campaign Could Take Until 2015

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Sep 30, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

Congressional aides revealed Monday that the United States Congress might take until 2015 to vote regarding the authorization of President Barack Obama’s campaign against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

China reported that it has halted a communication mechanism with Taiwan.

Draft Law To Impose Tougher Penalties on Chinese Officials Who Take Gifts

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Sep 29, 2014 11:52 PM EDT

Chinese government officials who take money or gifts may face harsher punishment if a draft law starts being enforced in the count, legal experts said.

Obama Admits Underestimating ISIL, Syria Town Fears Carnage

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Sep 29, 2014 10:11 PM EDT

United States President Barack Obama on Sunday said the government may have "underestimated" the situation in Syria, making the country "ground zero for worldwide jihadists," CBS reported.

U.S. Representatives Visit Afghanistan For Counterterrorism Briefings

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Sep 29, 2014 09:55 PM EDT

Four United States governors on Saturday made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to greet the U.S. forces deployed there and as part of the delegates to receive counter terrorism briefings.

Republican Joni Ernst, an Iowa state senator (left) and Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

Bruce Braley Behind Joni Ernst In Iowa Senate Race -Poll

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 29, 2014 09:22 PM EDT

A recently conducted poll released Saturday revealed that Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Bruce Braley is behind Republican candidate Joni Ernst in Iowa’s senate race.

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Congressional Authorization To Back Obama's Syria War

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Sep 29, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Lawmakers pressed the U.S. Congress on Sunday to authorize President Barack Obama's war against the Islamic State, also known as Daesh, in Iraq and Syria.

Taiwan Rejects China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Proposal

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Sep 29, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

President Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan rebuffed Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestion that both countries should enter a "one country, two systems" form of rule.

Afghanistan To Inaugurate Ashraf Ghani Its New President

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Sep 29, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

Afghanistan will have a grand presidential inauguration on Monday for former U. S. -based academic Ashraf Ghani, as the 13-year war involving the NATO troops comes to an end.

Saudi’s Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal

Saudi Arabia Warns Yemen Conflict Could Threaten International Security

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Sep 29, 2014 12:12 AM EDT

The Saudi Arabian government called for immediate action for regarding the instability in Yemen, as it warned its southern neighbor of "unprecedented challenges" that could pose a threat to global security.

Hong Kong Police Use Tear Gas and Pepper Spray to Disperse Protesters

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Sep 28, 2014 01:20 PM EDT

The Hong Kong police on Sunday resorted to using tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators who blocked a key road in the government district.