World

President Xi Jinping To Visit Britain Amid Political Tensions Over Hong Kong

Desiree Sison   | Jan 14, 2015 08:11 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping will go on with his first state visit to Britain later this year amid existing tensions between the two nations over the plight of Hong Kong read more

New Charlie Hebdo Cover Depicts Mohammed Again with the Words "All is Forgiven"

Dino Lirios   | Jan 14, 2015 03:58 AM EST

French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is not deterred by the violence it has attracted with the cartoons it has been drawing. Unfazed, they drew a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad holding a "Je suis Charlie" sign. read more

Will Romney's Backbone Be Present on His Next Run for Presidency?

Dino Lirios   | Jan 14, 2015 02:10 AM EST

Mitt Romney is getting back in the saddle as he vies for the United States presidency again. While he vows to be different this time, the only thing that will impact his run is if Romney runs with a backbone this time. read more

John Boehner's Bartender Tried To Poison Him

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 14, 2015 03:25 AM EST

A bartender from Ohio has been indicted on charges of threatening to murder Republican House Speaker John Boehner by poisoning his drink in a country club. read more

Huckabee Calls Out Obama For Letting Kids Listen To Beyonce Songs

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 14, 2015 01:04 AM EST

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee questioned United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's parenting methods, slamming them for letting their daughters listen to Beyonce's songs. read more

New ISIS Video Features Young Boy Murdering Two Alleged Russian Spies

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 14, 2015 12:53 AM EST

The militants from the extremist groups Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) recently uploaded a new video featuring a child killing two alleged Russian spies. read more

China Writes Commentary Against Charlie Hebdo In Wake Of Paris Attacks

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 14, 2015 12:34 AM EST

The series of terror attacks in Paris which left 12 cartoonists and four civilians dead ignited anti-extremist protests and drew support from all over the world but China reacted to the incident by making a commentary against the French satirical magazine. read more

Ukraine Attack on Bus Kills 11 as Airport Violence Worsens

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 13, 2015 09:53 PM EST

An attack on a passenger bus in Ukraine left nearly a dozen people dead as gunfire exchange between government soldiers and separatist forces around the Donetsk became more frequent, authorities said. read more

White House Regrets ‘Weak’ US Presence in Paris Unity March

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 13, 2015 09:46 PM EST

The White House revealed that U.S. President Barack Obama would have wanted to attend the unity march in Paris over the weekend to show its solidarity with France, which has been rocked by a series of militant attacks that left 17 people dead. read more

Paris Terror Attacks: Six Still At Large

Christl Leong   | Jan 13, 2015 01:43 AM EST

At least six men believed to have been involved in the Paris terror attacks last week that saw the deaths of 17 people, remain at large. read more

Presidential Run 2016: Republican Paul Ryan Drops Out Of Race

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 13, 2015 01:09 AM EST

Paul Ryan, Republican Representative of Wisconsin and the vice presidential nominee back in the 2012 elections, announced on Monday that he will not be running in Presidential Race 2016. read more

ISIS Supporters Take Over U.S. Army's Social Networking Accounts

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 10:48 PM EST

Supporters of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have hijcked the YouTube and Twitter accounts of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), posting messages about the caliphate and threats against the top U.S. officials using the said accounts. read more

Egypt Court Frees 26 Men Found Not Guilty of Bath House ‘Debauchery’

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 12, 2015 09:12 PM EST

An Egyptian court ordered on Monday the release of 26 men who were arrested during a raid on a Cairo bath house where gay "orgies" were supposedly held. read more

U.S. Invites Allies to Security Summit on February 18

Desiree Sison   | Jan 12, 2015 08:58 PM EST

In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's headquarters that killed 17 victims including four French Jews in a grocery, U.S. President Barack Obama called on his allies to attend a global security summit on February 18 in Washington to discuss ways to prevent violent extremism. read more

3 Chinese Warships Dock in Portsmouth

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 12, 2015 07:20 AM EST

An assault ship, frigate and replenishment vessel from China arrived in Portsmouth on Monday to enhance military cooperation between China and the United Kingdom. read more

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