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How Israel Responds After U.S. Officials Called Netanyahu A ‘Chickens**t Prime Minister’

Oct 30, 2014 02:17 AM EDT

Speaking in Hebrew Wednesday, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the anonymous chickenshit slur hurled against him by a senior White House official.

Latest Alaska Polls Show Surprising Shift In Favor Of Mark Begich

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 29, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Latest polls showed incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) on a surprisingly advantageous stance against rivals, potentially due to more aggressive campaigns by the Democratic Party a few days before the 2014 midterms.

Scott Walker’s Blame Game Against Fellow Republicans

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Gov. Scott Walker (R) seems to be in a real danger of losing his bid for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race amid new polls pitting him against Mary Burke in a dead-heat race, and already he is putting the blame on his fellow Republicans.

Republicans Apologize To Texas Voters For Wrong Allegations Against Susan Motley

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The GOP of Texas has issued an apology to both the voters of District 105 and to Democrat Susan Motley after Republican Rodney Anderson's campaign team accused the Democratic candidate of breaking the law and forwarded mails to all the voters about her supposed wrongdoing.

Former PLA Commander Confesses To Taking Bribes -Xinhua

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 29, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

Former People's Liberation Army commander Xu Caihou admitted he accepted large amounts of bribes in exchange for favors and promotions, state media announced.

Economic Pain In Iran Pushes Nuclear Talks

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 29, 2014 03:47 AM EDT

With depleting oil prices, Iran is not in the brightest position to negotiate further its current nuclear standoff against Western nations. The United States and European Union present a greater deal of oil subsidy in exchange of Iran's uranium-enriched bombs.

Egypt Orders Mass Evacuation To Thwart Weapons Smugglers In Sinai

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 29, 2014 02:03 AM EDT

The Egyptian government on Tuesday ordered mass evacuation among residents living near the Palestinian border of Gaza Strip to curb militants from smuggling weapons through underground tunnels.

U.S. Lawmakers Politicize Ebola Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

The Obama administration has come under fire for the way it has handled the health challenge posed by the Ebola virus. With Congress out of session for the November elections, lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to impose statewide restrictions to prevent an outbreak.

China Punishes 8,157 Officials Including Top Political Advisor

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 28, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

A total of 8,157 Chinese officials were charged of administrative cases since September, in line with the Communist Party of China's bout against graft and corruption.

Joe Biden Stokes Rumors Of 2016 Presidential Bid In Iowa

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Iowa Monday for a campaign event where he endorsed Senate candidate Bruce Braley, lambasted the Republicans and made a vague reference to a possible 2016 presidential bid.

Kevin McCarthy Wants To Save Republicans, Vows To Change Capitol Hill

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy spoke in front of a Los Angeles crowd, including Long Island donors and said people will not see a Republican president by 2016 if Americans are not prepared to make radical changes

Democrat Martha Coakley Faces Another Tight Race In Massachusetts

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 28, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts Democrat Martha Coakley is battling a tight race against Republican Charlie Baker for the gubernatorial post this coming midterm elections.

China To Establish Think Tank Focused On Governance

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 28, 2014 03:50 AM EDT

China's President Xi Jinping wants to establish a new think tank that will focus on the country's efforts to modernize its leadership style.

China, Vietnam Seek Resolution To Territorial Dispute In South China Sea

Christl Leong |

Oct 28, 2014 02:37 AM EDT

China and Vietnam on Monday agreed to conform to an existing boundary dispute mechanism to ease tensions caused by an earlier territorial spat in the South China Sea and improve relations.

Scott Walker Backtracks On Scathing Comments Against RGA, Chris Christie

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) backtracked on his provocative remarks against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) Monday following what appears to be an increased Republican financial support to his flagging bid for a re-election.