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Raymond Legaspi | Jan 26, 2015 12:41 AM EST
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi did what no other world leader managed to do with U.S. President Barack Obama - give him not just a handshake, but a forceful bear-hug. read more
Erik Pineda | Jan 25, 2015 12:27 AM EST
Hong Kong authorities detained and questioned Saturday three pro-democracy leaders following their voluntary surrender. The Occupy movement founders were released shortly but police hints of upcoming charges. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 24, 2015 09:36 PM EST
Japanese military contractor Haruna Yukawa was allegedly beheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) after Japan failed to meet the 72-hour deadline to pay a US$200 million ransom. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 24, 2015 05:00 AM EST
Federal Judge Raymond Moore gave on Friday a four-year sentence to 19-year-old Shannon Maureen Conley for conspiracy to support the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 24, 2015 04:30 AM EST
Pope Francis does not only eschew living in luxurious mansions or palatial homes, he also wants the 20 new cardinals to likewise adopt simple living by even avoiding flashy parties. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 24, 2015 02:19 AM EST
More Russian soldiers and armaments continue to enter eastern Ukraine, even as battles have erupted again in about half a dozen spots in the region. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 23, 2015 04:11 AM EST
The hours of Japanese hostages Kenji Goto and Haruna Yakagawa are fast ticking, and the two are in danger of becoming the next decapitation victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), if the jihadists would fulfill their threat to behead the two. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 23, 2015 03:27 AM EST
Federal authorities arrested on Thursday New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on charges of corruption. He is accused of using his position in New York to get millions of dollars in kickbacks and bribes. read more
Geann Pineda | Jan 23, 2015 03:34 AM EST
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced visa fees for Chinese tourists will be waived in 2015. read more
Kat De Guzman | Jan 23, 2015 01:38 PM EST
Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush Republicans were said to have met in Utah in private. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Jan 23, 2015 12:52 AM EST
After three weeks of confinement in the hospital, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah died on early Friday morning, ending nine years of reign that began in 2006. With his death, the new king is his brother Salman, while the crown prince and heir of the new king is half-brother Muqrin. read more
Kat De Guzman | Jan 23, 2015 01:09 AM EST
The Republican-run Congress on Thursday passed a legislation that prohibits federal funding for abortion. read more
Geann Pineda | Jan 23, 2015 12:42 AM EST
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has voiced his frustration over what he claims are the U.S.-led coalition's waning efforts in defeating the Islamic State. read more
Kat De Guzman | Jan 23, 2015 12:28 AM EST
U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop pushing the U.S. Congress and Senate to impose new sanctions on Iran amid reports that Netanyahu was invited to speak before the Congress on March. read more
Kat De Guzman | Jan 22, 2015 11:40 PM EST
China and Australia finalized an airline deal that would make it easier for people to fly in and out of the two countries' major cities. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
