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How Homeland Security Plans To Watch Over The Land Without Funds Had Congress Not Passed One-Week Funding

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 28, 2015 05:00 AM EST

One a vote of 357-60, the U.S. Congress approved a one week extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday just hours before the midnight deadline. read more

Russia's Opposition Leader, Putin Critic Boris Nemtsov Shot Dead

Geann Pineda   | Feb 28, 2015 04:30 AM EST

Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead just meters away from Kremlin, central Moscow on Friday. read more

Jews In Germany Irked Over Call To Hide Kippa

LJ Ross   | Feb 27, 2015 10:59 AM EST

Most Jewish communities in Germany cried foul after a head of Germany’s Jewish Council suggested that Jews should not wear their traditional kippa (skullcap) in areas which are being dominated by Muslims. read more

Israel Cuts Off Power In Parts Of West Bank

Arlene Lim   | Feb 27, 2015 08:33 AM EST

Israel's state-owned electric company has enforced 45-minute power black-outs in two cities in West Bank. read more

US-led Coalition Attacks ISIS In Airstrikes

LJ Ross   | Feb 27, 2015 07:57 AM EST

The U.S. and its allied nations conducted on Thursday airstrikes against ISIS at the north east part of Syria. read more

Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich 'Kills' Self - Police

Marcel Woo   | Feb 27, 2015 06:56 AM EST

Police said Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich fatally shot himself Thursday in an apparent suicide minutes after talking with reporters. read more

Afghan Avalanche Casualties Now Reaching 200

Marlon Espina   | Feb 27, 2015 04:52 AM EST

The number of casualties in a series of avalanches on February 25, which was triggered by a heavy snowfall in Afghanistan, has now reached 200. And the number is still rising. read more

Taliban Suicide Bomber Rams Turkish Embassy Vehicle

LJ Ross   | Feb 27, 2015 04:58 AM EST

The Taliban has claimed responsibility on the suicide bombing attack on a Turkish Embassy vehicle on Thursday in the busy streets of Kabul. read more

IS Militants Keep Assyrian Victims AT Shaddadeh

LJ Ross   | Feb 27, 2015 05:00 AM EST

The militant Islamic State of Syria (IS) on Wednesday, together with its kidnapped victims, moved to the city of Shaddadeh from the province of Hassakeh, north east part of Syria. read more

Judge Clears Argentine President Of Conspiracy Charge

Arlene Lim   | Feb 27, 2015 05:09 AM EST

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez Kirchner has been cleared of involvement in an alleged conspiracy meant to supposedly cover up Iran's role in a Jewish Center blast in 1994. read more

Argentina Okays Satellite Space Station Deal With China

Arlene Lim   | Feb 27, 2015 05:16 AM EST

Argentina's congress has finally approved China's installation of its first space installation outside its own borders. read more

Ex-HP CEO Hits Hillary's Ties To Clinton Foundation, Chides Her Record As U.S. State Sec.

Arlene Lim   | Feb 27, 2015 05:22 AM EST

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is a frequent target of criticisms in political forums.The harsh statements usually come from those who may challenge her long-time bid for become the country's first female president. read more

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