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U.S. Lawmakers Politicize Ebola Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

The Obama administration has come under fire for the way it has handled the health challenge posed by the Ebola virus. With Congress out of session for the November elections, lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to impose statewide restrictions to prevent an outbreak. read more

China Punishes 8,157 Officials Including Top Political Advisor

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 28, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

A total of 8,157 Chinese officials were charged of administrative cases since September, in line with the Communist Party of China's bout against graft and corruption. read more

Joe Biden Stokes Rumors Of 2016 Presidential Bid In Iowa

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Iowa Monday for a campaign event where he endorsed Senate candidate Bruce Braley, lambasted the Republicans and made a vague reference to a possible 2016 presidential bid. read more

EU Budget Commissioner Warns Of A ‘Pandora's Box’ Scenario If UK Refuses To Pay €2.1 Billion Bill

Vittorio Hernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 02:19 AM EDT

European Union Budget Commissioner Jacek Dominik warned British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday that if the UK would refuse to pay the €2.1 ((US$2.67 billion)) billion it owes the regional bloc, it would open a "Pandora's Box" that could lead to the UK rebate from the EU being placed at stake. read more

India Ranks 114th In Global Gender Equality Ranking

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

Despite rapid economic growth and increased participation in politics, Indian women are still facing some of the world’s worst gender unequal conditions this year, according to an annual global study released Tuesday. read more

Ebola Pioneer Warns China Of Ebola Threat

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 28, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

Although China has not confirmed its first Ebola case, Ebola pioneer Professor Peter Piot believes the country is at risk because of its large number of Chinese workers in Africa. read more

China To Establish Think Tank Focused On Governance

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 28, 2014 03:50 AM EDT

China's President Xi Jinping wants to establish a new think tank that will focus on the country's efforts to modernize its leadership style. read more

China, Vietnam Seek Resolution To Territorial Dispute In South China Sea

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 02:37 AM EDT

China and Vietnam on Monday agreed to conform to an existing boundary dispute mechanism to ease tensions caused by an earlier territorial spat in the South China Sea and improve relations. read more

South African Football Captain Shot Dead In Burglary Incident

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 28, 2014 02:56 AM EDT

Senzo Meyiwa, captain of the South African football team was shot dead by burglars who broke in his girlfriend's house on Sunday, authorities said. read more

New Toronto Mayor Elected, Ends Ford Era Marked With Drug, Alcohol Scandals

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 01:17 AM EDT

Toronto has found a new mayor in moderate conservative John Tory Monday, who was in a tight race with opponent Doug Ford, brother of Rob Ford, the mayor who rose to notoriety in 2013 for his numerous alcohol- and drug-use scandals. read more

ISIS Video Features Aussie Teen Abdullah Elmir For The Second Time

Vittorio Hernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 10:45 PM EDT

Runaway Australian teen Abdullah Elmir is back on YouTube, this time no longer threatening Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other heads of state who dare to cross paths with the Islamic State (IS). read more

Kevin McCarthy Wants To Save Republicans, Vows To Change Capitol Hill

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy spoke in front of a Los Angeles crowd, including Long Island donors and said people will not see a Republican president by 2016 if Americans are not prepared to make radical changes read more

Democrat Martha Coakley Faces Another Tight Race In Massachusetts

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 28, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts Democrat Martha Coakley is battling a tight race against Republican Charlie Baker for the gubernatorial post this coming midterm elections. read more

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