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Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 24, 2014 01:40 AM EST
Despite their being rivals for the 2008 Democratic nomination for the presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama considers former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton a friend. He also believes that should Clinton give the highest office another try, she would be a "formidable candidate" and "terrific president" if she wins. read more
Christl Leong | Nov 24, 2014 12:51 AM EST
Cyber-security firm Symantec Corp. has discovered a sophisticated malware called "Regin" that acts as a stealth data collection and surveillance tool, likely to have been developed by a technologically-advanced "nation state." read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 23, 2014 11:36 PM EST
Col. Jin Zirui of the Chinese Air Force Headquarters justified the ongoing construction of an airstrip at Fiery Cross Reef, one of the islands in the Spratlys that is being disputed by several Asian nations. read more
Christl Leong | Nov 23, 2014 09:58 PM EST
The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the November 24 deadline. read more
Andy Vitalicio | Nov 23, 2014 01:31 PM EST
The U.S. has protested China's new construction project that involves building an airstrip on Fiery Cross Reef in a disputed area of the South China Sea. read more
Marcel Woo | Nov 23, 2014 10:34 AM EST
Officials say at least 45 people were confirmed dead when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a volleyball tournament in eastern Afghanistan. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 11:01 PM EST
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III shook hands at the recent APEC Summit in Beijing, raising hopes that the two Asian nations would be able to settle their territorial dispute through diplomacy. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 10:18 PM EST
An explosion damaged the Hyatt Regency London on Friday, injuring at least 14 people. The five-star hotel at Portman Square in Marylebone was evacuated after the blast at 11:40 p.m. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 09:25 PM EST
Several houses collapsed when a magnitude 6.8 tremor hit Nagano, Japan Saturday, while four people were killed when a strong earthquake also hit Western China on the same day. read more
Michael A. Katz | Nov 22, 2014 07:03 PM EST
After Republicans insisted for two years that Benghazi was a scandal worthy of Watergate, a GOP-led House committee debunked all Republican conspiracy theories and accusations of White House wrongdoing concerning the 2012 attack. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 04:38 AM EST
In recognition of Fiji being the first Pacific island-nation to establish diplomatic ties with Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping held on Friday bilateral talks with Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and heads of state from seven other Pacific countries. His aim is to further strengthen strategic and economic links with these tiny islands. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 04:57 AM EST
The Optional Practical Training program that would be one of the key points of U.S. President Barack Obama's immigration overhaul is expected to benefit information technology companies in the United States which have been complaining of skilled manpower shortage. read more
Vittorio Hernandez | Nov 22, 2014 02:40 AM EST
The Echo Platform of Fieldwood Energy, located 12 miles off the New Orleans coast, exploded on Thursday afternoon. The blast killed one person and injured three more, but the rig was not in production at that time, so there was no pollution since any damage caused by the incident has been contained. read more
Andy Vitalicio | Nov 21, 2014 03:37 PM EST
The death toll in three days of heavy snowstorms in parts of New York has now reached 13, mostly from heart attacks and exposure and most of them elderly. read more
Kat De Guzman | Nov 21, 2014 02:46 AM EST
The Obamacare has once again been on the spotlight as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday that they made a mistake on the calculated enrollments regarding the Affordable Care Act. 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
