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China to strengthen ties With Bangladesh

China Agrees to Strengthen Ties With Bangladesh

Jun 03, 2016 10:17 AM EDT

China has agreed to deepen its bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh. The decision was made during a meeting between visiting Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Baidu Translate: Why You Should Reluctantly Believe It

Adelyn Torralba |

Jun 08, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

What do you expect when you are looking for a good translator site on the internet? Recently, the website “Baidu Translate” is embroiled in a high profile concern when it revealed several sensitive translations of words that may seem meaningless and simple.

White House: U.S. Did Not Work With Pakistan to Kill Bin Laden

Camille Harthy |

May 12, 2015 02:49 AM EDT

The White House and other defense officials are refuting claims of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh regarding the role of Pakistanis in the death of Osama Bin Laden.

Hillary Clinton: I Used My Email Because It Was Convenient

Geann Pineda |

Mar 11, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton, in her usual regal posture, answered questions head on involving the controversial use of her private email while sitting as secretary of state.

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.

U.S. Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

CIA Interrogation Report Poses Risk To U.S. National Security, Foreign Policy

Christl Leong |

Dec 08, 2014 04:54 AM EST

The impending release of a highly controversial report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency's "enhanced interrogation techniques" following the 9/11 terror attacks has defense officials and Republican lawmakers in an uproar over its consequences on U.S. national security and foreign policy.

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina

Republican Senator Blasts GOP Report On Benghazi Attack

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 08:20 AM EST

A Republican senator on Sunday lambasted a House GOP report that has, for the most part, cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing over its handling of a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. The attack claimed the lives of four U.S. citizens, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Putin Announces He Won't Be Russia's President Forever

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 24, 2014 03:37 AM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced on Sunday via a Russian news agency that he won't be remaining as the ruler of his country during his entire lifetime pressing that he will be stepping down from his post in accordance with the Constitution.

Obama Immigration Action Pushes Republicans To Brace For Battle

Christl Leong |

Nov 20, 2014 11:52 PM EST

Republicans vowed to do everything in their power to block U.S. President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration aimed at protecting millions of undocumented migrants in the country from deportation.

U.S. Secret Service Plans Raising White House Fence As Deterrent To Jumpers

Christl Leong |

Nov 20, 2014 01:42 AM EST

The U.S. Secret Service has been mulling plans to raise the White House's perimeter fence to enhance security, according to Acting Director Joseph Clancy on Wednesday.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping in Shanghai, May 20, 2014.

China, Russia Vow Military Cooperation Against U.S. Pivot To Asia Pacific

Christl Leong |

Nov 19, 2014 10:50 PM EST

China and Russia on Tuesday pledged to bolster military cooperation and hold joint naval exercises in a move intended to counter the United States' growing influence in the Asia Pacific.

Tom Cotton Alludes To GOP Spending Bill Tactic To Block Obama’s Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong |

Nov 16, 2014 11:01 PM EST

Republicans are planning to block President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration once they hold control of both chambers of Congress next year. One such tactic, according to Senator-elect Tom Cotton, includes a spending-cap bill much like the one the GOP used on the Guantanamo Bay issue.

U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC Welcome Banquet November 10, 2014.

Obama Seeks to Shed ‘Lame-Duck’ Tag at APEC Summit

Christl Leong |

Nov 11, 2014 03:04 AM EST

President Barack Obama has turned to the international stage, particularly in this week's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, in an effort to shed the "lame-duck" label he was tagged following a Republican win for control of both chambers of Congress earlier this month.

Chinese ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai at a joint interview with Chinese and foreign media at the second China-U.S. Consultations on Asia-Pacific Affairs, October 10, 2011.

Election Process is Much Harder in China than in US, Says Chinese Envoy

Christl Leong |

Nov 05, 2014 09:54 AM EST

China's election process is a stark contrast to the United States. It requires hard work starting at the bottom and then working all the way to the top, said Chinese ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai on Wednesday.

North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr

A Republican Win On Tuesday Will Be Favorable To CIA

Christl Leong |

Nov 03, 2014 10:59 AM EST

A Republican-led Senate will likely have a better partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency than a Democratic-led one, which has currently been wrangling with the two agencies over data spying and compliance to congressional oversight.