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U.S. Sends Aid Package to Ukraine, Sanctions Russian-backed Separatists

Arlene Lim   | Mar 12, 2015 10:54 PM EDT

The United States is showing its support for Ukraine by sending US$75 million worth of equipment and supplies to the country, which is currently besieged by Russian-back separatists. read more

Saudi Recalls Envoy To Sweden Following Scrapped Weapons Deal

Arlene Lim   | Mar 12, 2015 08:35 PM EDT

Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador to Sweden, reflecting the deepening diplomatic row between the two countries, which has been recently fueled Saudi's move to block a human rights speech by Sweden's Foreign Minister. read more

Do Islamic State Videos Only Show Mock Executions?

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 12, 2015 08:20 PM EDT

In the light of the latest video posted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), speculations have been raised that due to the captives looking calm before being killed, the videos might only be showing mock executions. read more

U.S. Envoy To South Korea Leaves Hospital After Treatment Of Knife Attack Wounds

Arlene Lim   | Mar 12, 2015 01:49 AM EDT

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert has left the hospital on Tuesday, where he was treated for five days, following a knife attack by a South Korean activist. read more

Bodies Recovered In Argentina Helicopter Crash; France Launches Own Probe

Geann Pineda   | Mar 11, 2015 01:42 PM EDT

Bodies of those who perished in the Argentina twin helicopter crash, including those of the three French sports stars, have been taken out from the wreckage Tuesday. read more

'Mossad Spy' Seen Executed By Child In New Islamic State Video

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 11, 2015 11:55 PM EDT

An executioner that is said to be around 12 years old was seen in the recent video uploaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants and he killed an Israeli Arab, who is an alleged Mossad spy. read more

Myanmar Accidentally Bombs Chinese Soil --- Now What?

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 11, 2015 11:33 PM EDT

Myanmar's air force accidentally bombed Chinese soil over the weekend amid the growing conflict between its government and Kokang rebels, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei confirmed. read more

Hillary Clinton: I Used My Email Because It Was Convenient

Geann Pineda   | Mar 11, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton, in her usual regal posture, answered questions head on involving the controversial use of her private email while sitting as secretary of state. read more

Putin Reveals Plans To Annex Crimea Before Referendum

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 02:24 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confessed for the first time that he had planned on annexing Crimea and seize it from Ukraine, two weeks before Crimea's referendum on self-determination. read more

China To Canadian Parliament: Don't Invite Hong Kong Activist For Hearing

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 12:51 AM EDT

China wants a Canadian Parliament committee to withdraw its invitation for a Hong Kong pro-democracy movement leader Martin Lee to appear and testify before its hearing. read more

Operation Cross Check: ICE Arrests More Than 2,000 Immigrant Convicts

Geann Pineda   | Mar 10, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Immigration agents have arrested more than 2,000 convicts who have been illegally staying in the United States, in a five-day nationwide operation dubbed as Operations Cross Check. read more

U.S. Tags Venezuela As A National Security Threat

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 12:29 AM EDT

The United States has declared Venezuela as national security threat and has imposed sanctions against seven officials from the oil-rich country. read more

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Legalize Medical Marijuana Across America

Dino Lirios   | Mar 10, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

A huge step towards the legalization of medical marijuana across America has taken a huge leap forward with senators introducing a bipartisan bill aiming to do just that. read more

Argentina Helicopter Crash Kills 10, Reality TV Show Cast Among Dead

Geann Pineda   | Mar 10, 2015 03:11 AM EDT

Two helicopters crashed on Monday in a secluded area in northwest Argentina, killing all ten passengers including eight French citizens who were members of the cast of a reality TV show, and two Argentine pilots. read more

Bali Nine Ringleader Andrew Chan Gets Engaged Despite Death Sentence

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 10, 2015 03:01 AM EDT

Bali Nine's ringleader Andrew Chan reportedly asked his girlfriend named Febyanti Herwila to marry him and now they are engaged despite him being on death row and the recent announcement that the execution will push through after his plea for clemency was rejected. read more

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