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Captain of Doomed South Korean Sewol Ferry Handed 36 Years in Prison

Christl Leong   | Nov 11, 2014 07:54 AM EST

The captain of the South Korean Sewol ferry, which sank last April and claimed the lives of 304 passengers, was found guilty of negligence and sentenced to 36 years in prison on Tuesday. read more

China Censors Putin’s Chivalrous Coat-Sharing Moment With First Lady

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 11, 2014 12:45 AM EST

The recently divorced Russian President Vladimir Putin is making waves in China's heavily censored social media by practicing Political Flirting 101. read more

LGBT Veterans Still Denied Benefits

David Perry   | Nov 11, 2014 08:10 AM EST

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs came under harsh criticism for continuing to deny federal benefits to legally married LGBT veterans and their partners. read more

Families Of Missing Student Teachers In Mexico Force Close Airport In Acapulco

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 11, 2014 12:45 AM EST

Protesters, relatives and families of the 43 student teachers missing since mid-September gathered at the International Airport in Acapulco, Mexico last Monday in order to demand the force closure of the airfield as they press that more should be done in finding the remains of the youth. read more

Iran Conducts Successful Test Flight Of U.S.-Replicated Drone

Christl Leong   | Nov 11, 2014 12:31 AM EST

Iran has successfully conducted its first test flight of a replicated American drone seized by government forces after it was downed over its eastern territory in December 2011. read more

Suicide Bombing In Nigerian School Kills 47l, Boko Haram Might Be Responsible

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 10, 2014 11:33 PM EST

At least 47 people were reportedly killed when a suicide bombing took place outside a school located in Nigeria leaving 79 people wounded and police officials suspect Boko Haram might be responsible for the said attack. read more

Lame Duck Congress Limps Toward 2014 Finish Line

Dan Weisman   | Nov 10, 2014 07:59 PM EST

After being in session less than one-third of the year, the least productive Congress in history wraps things up during a lame duck sessions that begin this week. read more

Obama Announces Easing of U.S., China Visa Restrictions

Dan Weisman   | Nov 10, 2014 06:45 PM EST

Attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, or APEC, on an eight-day Asia visit, President Obama said the U.S. and China were easing bilateral visa regulations. read more

China Behind Hacking Attack on U.S. Postal Service Computers?

Andy Vitalicio   | Nov 10, 2014 02:45 PM EST

The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that a cyberattack has potentially compromised electronic data that pertain to some 800,000 of its employees. The FBI is investigating a possible Chinese connection. read more

Obama Wants FCC To Reclassify ISPs As Title II Common Carrier

David Curry   | Nov 10, 2014 01:30 PM EST

Obama has sent out a letter to the FCC, calling on the agency to enact Title II common carrier on ISP, promoting net neutrality laws. read more

U.S. Alarmed Over Increased Shelling, Russian Weapons In Ukraine

Christl Leong   | Nov 10, 2014 08:00 PM EST

The United States on Sunday expressed alarm over the increased fighting in eastern Ukraine and reports of a new wave of military reinforcements that recently made its way into the region from neighboring Russia. read more

Russia and China Sign a Second Deal, Intimidates Neighboring Countries

Sydney   | Nov 10, 2014 05:09 AM EST

On the 21st of May 2014, Russia turned to China and signed a $400 billion deal between Gazprom and The China National Petroleum Corporation. The agreement is for Russia to supply 38 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually for over 30 years from West Siberia to China. This deal deems beneficial for both countries as China needed a new source of clean energy and Russia had to rely less on their western customers with which their relationship has gone cold. read more

China's Xi Jinping, Japan's Shinzo Abe Hold First Meeting at Sidelines of APEC Summit

Christl Leong   | Nov 10, 2014 05:11 AM EST

China's Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe Meet At Sidelines Of APEC Summit read more

Obama Warns of Big Gap in Iran Nuclear Negotiations as November 24 Deadline Approaches

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 10, 2014 04:03 AM EST

In spite of the high-level discussion on Sunday between Iran and the United States as the deadline for a nuclear agreement fast approaches, a big gap remains, warned U.S. President Barack Obama. read more

George W. Bush Shares Opinion On Jeb Bush As Potential 2016 Presidential Candidate

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 10, 2014 02:35 AM EST

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is rumored to be potential candidate for the 2016 Presidential Elections and his brother, former President George W. Bush, weighed in on the situation, noting that the younger Bush might have a 50-50 chance if he runs. read more

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