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China’s Former Security Chief Under Probe Over Corruption

Jul 29, 2014 12:46 PM EDT

China's Communist Party is formally investigating a former domestic security chief Zhou Yongkang over issues of corruption in what may be considered as the biggest case filed against any member of the powerful party.

U.S. Lawmakers Reach US$17-Billion Deal For Veterans Healthcare

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 29, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

United States representatives from House and Senate have reached a US$17-billion deal on Monday to fix the troubled veterans service just several days before Congress adjourns for a month-long break.

Israel’s Netanyahu Vows More Attacks in Gaza; 9 Children Killed in Latest Strike

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 29, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to intensify its offensive against Hamas militants and urged Israeli to brace for a "prolonged" war that has so far killed over 1, 000 Palestinians, mostly civilians.

Ebola-infected American in Grave Condition, But Health Officials said U.S. Still Safe

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 29, 2014 04:51 AM EDT

The American doctor based in Liberia who tested positive for Ebola virus is now in grave condition, but health officials assured public that the United States is still free from the deadly virus.

China’s Xi Jinping Follows Mao Zedung in Media Attention

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 29, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been mentioned over 4, 000 times in the Communist Party's official paper after 18 months since he assumed office, higher than any former Chinese leader since founding father Mao Zedong.

Boko Haram Abducts Cameroon's Vice PM Wife, Three Others Killed

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 28, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Nigeria's Islamic militant Boko Haram has abducted the wife of Cameroon's vice prime minister and killed three other people following an attack in the northern town of Kolofata on Sunday, officials said.

U.S. Urges China To Maintain Peace After 3rd Missile Test

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 28, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

The United States urged China to avoid destabilizing actions after Beijing tested a missile this week, which U.S. said was an anti-satellite missile system.

North Korea Fires Missile; Calls for End of U.S. Troops In Seoul

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 28, 2014 02:20 AM EDT

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un guided a rocket launch on Saturday and called for an end of United States army operation in South Korea.

United Nations Calls for Arms Embargo in War-Torn Syria

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 27, 2014 12:26 AM EDT

The head of the United Nations panel tasked in investigating human rights violations in Syria has called on U.N. member-states to stop supplying weapons to Syrian government and rebels.

European Union Readies Economic Sanctions vs. Russia

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 26, 2014 12:51 AM EDT

The European Union is set to finish the list of economic sanctions it will impose to Russia, including the restrictions on EU capital markets, embargo on trade and exports of military goods due to Moscow's role in Ukraine civil war.

West Bank Tension Intensifies; Six Palestinians Killed

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 11:16 PM EDT

The confrontations between Israel and Palestinians in occupied West Bank have intensified on Friday, with at least six people confirmed dead as Palestinians protested over Israel's invasion of Gaza Strip that killed over 800 people.

Week-long Ceasefire Proposed to Stop Gaza Strip Violence as Death Toll Soars

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 05:20 AM EDT

A week-long truce starting on Sunday between Israeli army and Hamas militants has been proposed on Friday in a bid to end the bloodshed that killed almost 800 people.

15 Killed in U.N. Refuge Shelling; Gaza-Hamas Death Toll Nears 800

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 01:37 AM EDT

At least 15 Palestinians taking refugee were killed after a school run by the United Nations was shelled on Thursday, adding to the hundreds of civilians killed due to the Israel-Gaza war.

U.S. Says Russia Shelling On Ukraine Military

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 25, 2014 01:01 AM EDT

The United States said it has evidence that Russia is firing artillery to Ukrainian forces and said Moscow is planning to deliver "heavier and more powerful" rocket launchers to pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.