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French Activist’s Death Sets Off Violent Protests

Danielle Austria   | Nov 02, 2014 05:09 AM EST

Protesters angry over the death of 21-year old Remi Fraisse confronted French police on Saturday—a violent outburst that left a number of people injured. read more

First Female U.S. Pacific Air Forces Commander Wants Dialogue with China on South China Sea Flights

Andy Vitalicio   | Nov 01, 2014 06:43 PM EDT

New U.S. Pacific Air Forces Commander General Lori Robinson hopes to continue dialogue with China, regarding efforts to avoid dangerous encounters between U.S. and Chinese military aircraft. read more

Iraqi Kurdish Fighters Reinforce Kobani As US Air Strike Continue

Dan Weisman   | Nov 01, 2014 05:01 PM EDT

With U.S. airplanes pounding Islamic State fighters around Kobani, much-awaited Iraqi Kurdish forces joined the battle after passing through a once-reluctant Turkey to fight. read more

Boko Haram: No Negotiations For German Captive And 200 Girls

Danielle Austria   | Nov 01, 2014 02:56 PM EDT

A video released Friday night by Nigerian Islamic extremist Boko Haram carried threats to kill the unidentified German care worker who was kidnapped at Gombi in July. read more

Clandestine Submarine Caves Boost China’s Naval Capabilities

Christl Leong   | Nov 01, 2014 02:34 AM EDT

Clandestine caves beneath the South China Sea off the Hainan island's coast could boost China's military strategic capabilities. read more

Sen. Mary Landrieu Insists Race and Gender Affecting Her Re-Election

Christl Leong   | Nov 01, 2014 12:20 AM EDT

Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu is holding her ground on remarks she made earlier this week implying that race and gender play a role in Louisiana voters' dislike for President Barack Obama and in her struggle for a re-election bid in the state. read more

Exodus of ISIS Foreign Fighters Continues Despite Airstrikes

Kristina Fernandez   | Nov 01, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

About one thousand foreign fighters are believed to join the twin conflicts in Syria and Iraq every month amid continuous airstrikes and stricter measures preventing the migration of militants into the embattled regions, U.S. intelligence and the new United Nations report revealed earlier in the week. read more

China State-Run Media Weighs In On China Sea Disputes, U.S. Relationship

Dan Weisman   | Nov 01, 2014 12:17 PM EDT

The tension between China and other Asian nations concerning the South China Sea, as well as issues between the U.S. and China, aren't so bad, state-run Chinese media said Friday. read more

Drones Flying Over French Nuclear Power Plants Sparks Investigation

Cory Doyle   | Oct 31, 2014 05:20 PM EDT

An investigation by the French government is underway following multiple drones that have been spotted flying over its nuclear power plants. read more

Kobani Battle Unites People Divided By Borders

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 31, 2014 04:19 PM EDT

Despite the negativity brought about by the ongoing war in the Syrian town of Kobani, a positive thing came out of it –the conflict was able to unite the Kurds in the fight against the Islamic State militants. read more

Obama Rallies For Michaud In Maine, Keeps Low Profile

Christl Leong   | Oct 31, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

President Barack Obama headed to Maine Thursday to rally for Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Mike Michaud, even as he tries to avoid saddling fellow-party members with more baggage over his plummeting performance ratings. read more

Richard Berman's Energy Industry Speech Advocating Underhanded Tactics Secretly Taped

Christl Leong   | Oct 31, 2014 07:18 AM EDT

Prominent political consultant Richard Berman's speech that offered advice on how to get around anti-oil and gas industry groups through exploitation methods was secretly taped, according to a New York Times report published on Friday. read more

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