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New IS Video Purportedly Shows Beheading Of Ethiopian Christians In Libya

Geann Pineda   | Apr 20, 2015 03:05 AM EDT

A new IS (Islamic State) video was released on Sunday, purportedly showed the shooting and beheading of captured Ethiopian Christians in Libya. read more

New Zealand Plotted To Spy On China For The U.S., According to Leaked Documents

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 19, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

Did New Zealand Prime Minister John Key have a "double face" when dealing with China? Such a doubt on the sincerity of Key surfaced after reports showed that Wellington possibly breached the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. read more

Australia Boost Security After Foiled ISIS Terror Plot On Anzac Day

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 19, 2015 05:48 AM EDT

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews assured Australians of tighter security for the Anzac Day rites on Saturday. He said more cops would be deployed at some sites such as the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. read more

4 British Royal Navy Sailors Charged With Sex Assault In Canada

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 05:54 AM EDT

Four members of the British Navy hockey team who played in a tournament in Halifax, Canada, were detained after a young woman complained of group sexual assault. The incident allegedly happened at a drinking post-game party inside the barracks, located at 12 Wing Shearwater military base, on April 10. read more

Mike Huckabee To Announce Presidential Bid On May 5

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 05:45 AM EDT

Like Hillary Clinton, another politician from Arkansas is throwing his hat in the presidential derby. However, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is joining the crowded field in the Republican Party who aim to replace outgoing President Barack Obama in the White House. read more

Suicide Bombing Outside U.S. Consulate in Iraq Kills 3

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Apr 18, 2015 01:52 AM EDT

Three people were killed in the Kurdish capital Erbil on Friday after a suicide car bomb exploded just outside the U.S. Consulate. read more

U.S. Looks for Ways to Win Wars in Space

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

The U.S. must create disruptive new technologies, and develop closer ties with global allies to stay ahead of challenges in space from China, Russia and others, the head of U.S. Air Force Space Command told Reuters. read more

China Showcases Military Might at Rio Security Expo

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

Chinese military hardware, including warships, missiles and computer equipment, were put on display at the 2015 Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro this week. read more

Saddam's Second in Command is Killed in Action

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 08:00 PM EDT

Iraqi officials said they believe government forces killed Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the former number two to Saddam Hussein. read more

UN Takes Isis Off List of Hurricane Names

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 07:11 PM EDT

In an unprecedented move, the name Isis is retired from the list of hurriances because it bears the same name as a terrorist organization. read more

Gao Yu Sentenced to 7-Year Jail Term For Disclosure Of State Secrets

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 17, 2015 08:29 PM EDT

The Beijing No. 3 Intermediate Court sentenced on Friday to seven years prison term 71-year-old Gao Yu, a known Chinese journalist. She was found guilty of leaking state secrets to people overseas. read more

More China Constructions In Disputed Spratlys

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Latest satellite image released on Thursday showed progress in construction being done by China on the disputed Spratlys islands. The image indicate that the infrastructure being built could handle military jets. read more

Hillary Clinton Distances Herself from Unpopular Obama In Iowa

David Curry   | Apr 17, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Obama might have beat Hillary Clinton in 2008, but that doesn't mean she needs to agree with his achievements or decisions. read more

China Buys Advanced Missile System from Russia

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 07:00 PM EDT

China has reached a deal to buy six of Russia's S-400 Triumf missile defense systems for more than $3 billion. read more

Search Area for Flight MH370 to Double

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

As the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues without success, the governments of Australia, China and Malaysia say they will double the search area. read more

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