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China’s Large-Scale Reclamation Works Over Disputed Spratly Islands Not Valid: Study

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 31, 2014 04:44 AM EDT

In the course of the dispute over Spratly Islands, China's extensive reclamation works do not necessarily act as a ticket to win sovereignty claims in accordance with the maritime provisions of international law. read more

Latest Alaska Polls Show Surprising Shift In Favor Of Mark Begich

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 29, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Latest polls showed incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) on a surprisingly advantageous stance against rivals, potentially due to more aggressive campaigns by the Democratic Party a few days before the 2014 midterms. read more

GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell Plays Nice With New Lighthearted Ad

Christl Leong   | Oct 29, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has released a new campaign ad where he channels Jean Claude van Damme and surrounds himself with bloodhounds, a lighthearted spot very much different from most being aired today. read more

Walker, Burke Backers Give US$1 Million To GOP, Dems

Christl Leong   | Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The Wisconsin gubernatorial race remains locked at a virtual dead heat. But a solid lead could turn up after Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic opponent Mary Burke each received million dollar donations days from the election. read more

China, Afghanistan Seal New Economic And Security Deals

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 29, 2014 06:12 AM EDT

China and Afghanistan arrived on important economic and security deals during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai's four-day visit to Beijing starting Tuesday. read more

China to U.S.: End ‘Unreasonable’ Embargo On Cuba

Danielle Austria   | Oct 29, 2014 05:50 AM EDT

China voted to end U.S.'s decades-long trade embargo against Cuba, in agreement with majority of the countries represented at Tuesday's U.N. General Assembly. The result was nearly unanimous and it's partially attributed to the country's recent efforts in fighting off Ebola in West Africa. read more

Former PLA Commander Confesses To Taking Bribes -Xinhua

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 29, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

Former People's Liberation Army commander Xu Caihou admitted he accepted large amounts of bribes in exchange for favors and promotions, state media announced. read more

Scott Walker’s Blame Game Against Fellow Republicans

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Gov. Scott Walker (R) seems to be in a real danger of losing his bid for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race amid new polls pitting him against Mary Burke in a dead-heat race, and already he is putting the blame on his fellow Republicans. read more

Elite Chinese Cyberespionage Group Axiom Exposed

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 29, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

A group of cyber security researchers has released Tuesday a report identifying a government-sponsored Chinese hacker group that targets U.S. and European government agencies and appears to operate on more sophisticated technologies than any identified so far. read more

Beijing’s Interests In South China Sea Are Beyond Territorial -- Report

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 29, 2014 04:59 AM EDT

China’s territorial disputes with its maritime neighbors over the South China Sea is not at all just about regional supremacy, but about oil and natural gas reserves as well, claims a story published by The New York Times Tuesday. read more

Protests Erupt At Burkina Faso As Leader Seeks To Extend Rule

Christl Leong   | Oct 29, 2014 02:15 AM EDT

Thousands of civilians gathered in the streets of Burkina Faso's capital in Ouagadougou on Tuesday to protest President Blaise Compaore's plans to extend his term and seek re-election. read more

Kim Jong Un Orders Execution Of 10 Officials For Graft, Watching South Korean Soaps

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 29, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

Kim Jong Un, the leader of reclusive nation North Korea, executed 10 government officials charged of graft and watching South Korean television shows, a South Korean official's aide revealed. read more

Anti-Ebola Efforts In Liberia Still Has Long Way To Go -U.S. Envoy

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 29, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

United States ambassador Samantha Power said Tuesday that Liberia is beginning to see the result of efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak, but it will still take years before the fight is won. read more

Republicans Apologize To Texas Voters For Wrong Allegations Against Susan Motley

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 29, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The GOP of Texas has issued an apology to both the voters of District 105 and to Democrat Susan Motley after Republican Rodney Anderson's campaign team accused the Democratic candidate of breaking the law and forwarded mails to all the voters about her supposed wrongdoing. read more

Pakistan Named Second Worst Country In Gender Equality

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 29, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its annual global gender gap report on Tuesday and they have revealed that Pakistan is the second worst country regarding gender equality. read more

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