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China Accused of Blocking Paris Climate Accord

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 09, 2015 06:15 AM EST

China has been accused of blocking crucial measures in the new climate accord due to be finalized this Friday at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris. read more

Russia Looks to China to Counter Energy Sanctions

Michael A. Katz   | Dec 08, 2015 04:33 PM EST

In a move to counter energy sanctions levied against it by Western nations, Russia is calling for closer strategic energy cooperation with China. read more

France to Ban Public Wi-Fi and Tor Network After Paris Attacks

Alexis Villarias   | Dec 08, 2015 11:46 AM EST

French security forces have decided to ban public Wi-Fi and the Tor network. The proposals come three weeks after Islamic extremists killed 130 people and injured more than 300 others in series of attacks in Paris. read more

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Wants to Ban Muslims From Entering the U.S.

Benjie Batanes   | Dec 08, 2015 08:31 AM EST

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump issued a press release on Monday calling for a ban of all Muslims from coming to the U.S. The statement has since been denounced by presidential candidates from the Republican and Democratic party as well as the White House. read more

US Prepares Remembrance Ceremony to Mark 74th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor

Ryan General   | Dec 07, 2015 09:37 AM EST

The US Navy will hold a joint memorial service with the National Park Service on Monday in commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack. The service will be held at Kilo Pier instead of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. read more

Social Networking Sites Intensify Efforts Against Online Propaganda Movements

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 07, 2015 07:04 AM EST

Social networking sites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Google+ are intensifying efforts to fight against online propaganda and the enlistment of new recruits by militant groups. However, the social media sites are participating carefully and discreetly. read more

Growing Anti-Muslim Sentiment Sows Fear, Anger in the US

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 07, 2015 12:29 AM EST

Muslims in the U.S. have expressed fear and anger over what they say is a mounting anti-Muslim sentiment among some of the country's population following the spate of recent terror attacks around the world. read more

San Bernardino Terror Attack: Investigators probe US Visa Screening Process

Staff Reporter   | Dec 06, 2015 08:25 PM EST

US federal investigators have revealed that Tashfeen Malik, the 29-year old Pakistani woman who -- along with her husband Syed Rizwan Farook -- is accused of shooting to death 14 people on a holiday banquet in San Bernardino, California, had entered the US last year using a special visa issued to fiancées of US citizens. read more

Has San Jose Galleon with £1 billion Worth of Treasure Been Found?

Ma. Danilyn Miravalles   | Dec 06, 2015 10:35 AM EST

"Great news! We have found the San Jose galleon, President Juan Manuel Santos announced on his Twitter account. "Tomorrow we will provide details at a press conference from Cartagena." According to the nation's head, the wreck of a Spanish galleon loaded with treasure that was sunk by the British approximately 300 years ago has been discovered off the Colombian coast. read more

Finland Gov't Wants To Give 800 Euro Monthly To Each of Its Citizens

Ryan General   | Dec 05, 2015 04:39 PM EST

Finland is planning to provide 800 euros per month to all citizens as a new form of benefit called national basic income. The Finnish government is planning to present the plan by November 2016. read more

President Xi Jinping Pledges $60 Billion to Develop Africa in Three Years

Desiree Sison   | Dec 05, 2015 05:27 AM EST

China pledges $60 billion to develop the African continent in three years read more

North Korean Ghost Ship Crews Driven to Starvation by Pressure to Increase Catch - Expert

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 04, 2015 11:41 PM EST

The crews of the so-called "ghost ships" that have turned up in the waters off Japan's western coast may have been driven to starvation by pressure from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to increase their catch, a fisheries expert said. read more

Narendra Modi’s Badly Altered Photo is Now a Viral Hit

Ryan General   | Dec 04, 2015 10:27 PM EST

The now infamous altered photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently making its rounds on several websites as a viral meme. read more

Mullah Akhtar Mansour, Taliban Leader, Reportedly Wounded Post-Shootout

Cybelle Go   | Dec 04, 2015 02:34 PM EST

Mullah Akhtar Mansour, a Taliban leader, suffered fatal injuries during a shootout between two senior members in Pakistan last Wednesday, according to a Taliban source via Yahoo News. read more

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