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China Narrows Fugitive World By Signing Extradition Treaties With 39 Countries

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 21, 2015 06:53 AM EDT

The other day, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted a former Chinese official and his wife who fled to the United States with millions of money earned from corruption. Although the indictment indicates the support of Washington to Beijing's anti-corruption drive, the lack of an extradition treaty makes the work harder to catch absconding and corrupt officials and return them to China to face charges. read more

EU Sets Full Implementation Of Minsk Peace Agreement In Ukraine As Condition To Lift Economic Sanctions On Russia

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 20, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

After two days of summit, majority of the members of the 28-nation European Union (EU) agreed not to lift the economic sanctions on Russia, unless Moscow fully implements the peace agreement on eastern Ukraine. read more

Suicide Attacks at Yemen Mosques Kill at Least 126; ISIS Claims Responsibility

Geann Pineda   | Mar 20, 2015 01:04 PM EDT

Suicide bombers attacked two mosques in Yemen during Friday noon prayers, killing at least 126 people and injuring hundreds of others. Authorities say the death toll may continue to rise. read more

More Groups Seek Answers From State Department On Clinton Emails

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 20, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

It is no longer just the Republicans who are seeking more answers from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over her use of private email for public communications. read more

Islamic State Might Have Commited Genocide Against Yazidis In Iraq -UN

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 22, 2015 11:13 PM EDT

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants might have committed genocide against the Yazidi minority based in Iraq in an effort to wipe them out from their territory, the United Nations (UN) reported on Thursday. read more

ISIS Claims Responsibility Over Tunisia Museum Attack

Geann Pineda   | Mar 19, 2015 01:48 PM EDT

ISIS has claimed responsibility for Wednesday's terror attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunisia that killed at least 23 people, including two attackers. They warned, the attack was just the "first drop of the rain." read more

China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Gets Help From U.S. With Indictment of Former Official, Ex-Wife

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 01:08 PM EDT

The U.S. Justice Department unsealed on Tuesday in Los Angeles the indictment of Qiao Jianjun, ex-director of a large grain storage facility in central China. The indictment is seen as Washington cooperating with Beijing's anti-corruption campaign. read more

Donald Trump Eyes Presidency; Believes He’s ‘The Only One Who Can Make America Truly Great’

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

While Republican Mitt Romney is throwing his hat into the boxing ring by sparring with former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield on May 22, real estate billionaire Donald Trump, in turn, plans to throw his hat into the political arena. read more

Lee Kuan Yew’s Condition Worsens, Spawns Hoax Death Reports

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

An infection has worsened the condition of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, according to the office of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Singapore's founding father. read more

Putin to Meet Xi Jinping Close Aide in Bid For Closer Ties With China

Arlene Lim   | Mar 19, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin plays host to a close aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as he seeks to build closer ties with China in the wake of intense pressure and criticism he's getting from the West over his government's interference in Eastern Ukraine. read more

Russia Balks At Ukraine Stand That Polls Must Be Held In Rebel-Controlled Areas

Arlene Lim   | Mar 22, 2015 10:42 PM EDT

The peace plan that was meant to solve the crisis in Eastern Ukraine is once again facing a difficult test, after Ukraine and Russia debate over the next steps that must be taken to enforce the agreement. read more

Eight Nabbed In Serbia For Alleged Involvement In Srebrenica Massacre

Arlene Lim   | Mar 22, 2015 10:25 PM EDT

Eight men have been arrested in a series of raids in Serbia, as government launches a crackdown against persons involved in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. read more

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