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Pope Condemns Christian Persecution, Grieves Over Pakistan Church Bombings

Geann Pineda   | Mar 17, 2015 01:25 AM EDT

Pope Francis has called for an end to violence against Christians as he grieves over two terror attacks against churches in Pakistan on Sunday. read more

Secretary of State John Kerry Believes A Deal With Iran's Nuclear Project Will Be Reached

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 16, 2015 09:05 PM EDT

The negotiation between Iran and sic other countries including the United States regarding the nuclear deal is still ongoing and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry believes that there is a huge possibility that in the next days, an interim deal will already be reached as the deadline nears. read more

Hillary Clinton Email Controversy: Camp Says All Deleted Emails Were Reviewed

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 16, 2015 08:22 PM EDT

The Hillary Clinton email controversy continues as her camp announced on Sunday that the personal and private emails they deleted were all reviewed before they were discarded. read more

Abortion Issue Delays Confirmation Of New U.S. Attorney General

Arlene Lim   | Mar 16, 2015 08:14 PM EDT

The confimation of the new Attorney General of the United States will have to wait, until U.S. lawmakers are able to come up with a decision that has nothing to do with the post, but in an abortion issue that is contained in a separate measure. read more

British Teens Sent Back To UK, Arrested Over Attempt To Join ISIS

Geann Pineda   | Mar 16, 2015 07:25 PM EDT

Three male teenagers were detained in Turkey and quickly sent back to the United Kingdom after they were stopped from traveling to Syria to join the ISIS. read more

Indonesian Pilots Practicing For Air Show Eject After Jets Collide Mid-Air

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 16, 2015 02:46 AM EDT

Four Indonesian pilots who were practicing on Sunday for a Malaysia acrobatic air show were able to eject from their jets that collided mid-air and crashed. read more

Pakistan's Twin Suicide Bombings Kill 14, Injure Nearly 80

Geann Pineda   | Mar 16, 2015 02:29 AM EDT

At least 14 people were killed after suicide bombers attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan on Sunday. read more

Americans Without Health Insurance Could Still Sign Up With No Fines

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 15, 2015 10:04 AM EDT

The Obama administration has offered Americans who have not signed up for health insurance a one-time offer to enlist with no fines. Not signing up when they could afford to carries an average fine of US$170 for low and center salary people as well as independently employed agents. read more

Male Genital Adds To List Of Organs That Can Be Donated After 1st Successful Penis Transplant In South Africa

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 15, 2015 02:39 AM EDT

With more people being encouraged to donate organs or sign organ donation cards, another body part may soon be added to the usual list of body parts to be harvested after one's death. read more

33 Dead In Myanmar Ferry Sinking, 26 Passengers Still Missing

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 14, 2015 10:19 PM EDT

While ferrying more than 200 passengers from the town of Kyaukphy to Sittwe, a town in the western state of Rakhine, the vessel Aung Takon 3 sank off the coast of western Myanmar. The accident resulted in the death of 33 passengers. read more

Boko Haram Bomb Factory Uncovered

Geann Pineda   | Mar 14, 2015 10:29 PM EDT

Nigerian security forces have uncovered a Boko Haram bomb factory this week, after regaining control over a town seized by the extremist group. read more

Gaza’s Agricultural Products Now Enter Israel

LJ Ross   | Mar 14, 2015 09:23 PM EDT

Gaza’s agricultural products are now allowed to enter Israel’s market, a move that can help boost Gaza’s ailing economy. read more

China At Odds With Myanmar Over Deadly Border Air Raid

Raymond Legaspi   | Mar 14, 2015 04:13 AM EDT

China sends a diplomatic protest to Myanmar after a Burmese fighter jet bombed a border area that killed four Chinese. read more

Maldives Ex-President Sentenced To 13 Years In Jail Over Terrorism Charges

Geann Pineda   | Mar 14, 2015 02:49 AM EDT

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed was sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of a terrorism charge on Friday. read more

Pope Celebrates 2nd Year Of Papacy, Hints At Early Retirement

Geann Pineda   | Mar 14, 2015 02:48 AM EDT

"I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three." These were the words of Pope Francis as he spoke during the second anniversary of his papacy, suggesting he may not remain at the Vatican for life. read more

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