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Malaysia, Indonesia Fear ISIS Infiltration In Southeast Asia

Aug 22, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Malaysian and Indonesian officials fear that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has spread in Southeast Asia and now poses a terror threat to the region.

Petro Poroshenko Asserts Ukraine Independence Ahead Of Meeting With Putin

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 22, 2014 05:58 AM EDT

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko asserted their capability to defend their sovereignty and independence ahead of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week.

Texas Governor Perry Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Felony Charges

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 21, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry reportedly pleaded “not guilty” to the felony charges slapped against him and waived his right to an arraignment set on Friday.

China Demands Ceasefire In South Sudan

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 20, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

China urged South Sudan, a country largely dependent on Chinese investment, to address the renewed violence in the country and take the necessary efforts to achieve political peace.

California Senators Pass Bill Prohibiting Inmate Sterilizations

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 20, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

California Senators passed a bill prohibiting sterilization of female inmates on Tuesday following reports that prison officials did not comply with the rules for securing consent for the procedure from the women.

Australia, Indonesia To Heal ‘Spy Rift’ With New Military Pact

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 19, 2014 06:16 AM EDT

Australia and Indonesia are set to sign a new pact that will heal a rift that stemmed from a spying issue last year and allow the two countries to restore intelligence and military ties.

Town of Two Mayors: Miami Lakes' Michael Pizzi Wants Town, Current Mayor Won't Budge

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 19, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

A dispute between two men claiming to be mayor of a city in Florida will most likely be elevated to the court to be settled.

Jeb Bush Opposes Medical Marijuana Initiative In Florida

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 15, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

Former Florida Republican governor Jeb Bush came out to oppose the medical marijuana initiative in the state, saying it would destroy Florida’s reputation of being family-friendly.

Israeli Negotiators Arrive In Cairo To Discuss Gaza Truce

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 11, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

Israeli negotiators arrived in Cairo on Monday morning to resume its indirect discussion with Palestinians about the truce in Gaza hours after the latest 72-hour ceasefire took effect.

Israel, Palestinians Agree To Resume Talks As New 72-Hour Truce Takes Effect

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 11, 2014 01:10 AM EDT

Israel and the Palestinians started a new 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt that took effect on Monday at 2100 GMT, with both parties also agreeing to resume talks in Cairo.

WHO: Ebola Now A Global Emergency

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 08, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as a global health emergency after the death toll reached almost 1,000 and called on international organizations to cooperate on efforts to stop its spread.

Obama Signs Veterans Healthcare Reform Law

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 08, 2014 04:33 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama inked a bill on Thursday that will fix the delays in the medical care of veterans and expand the benefits they receive.

Spying Investigation Widens Rift Between Canada And China

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 06, 2014 03:54 AM EDT

The recent investigation into two Canadians suspected of stealing Chinese state secrets widens the existing rift between Ottawa and Beijing and is expected to affect Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s upcoming visit to Beijing.