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Rubi Valdez | Oct 15, 2014 12:03 PM EDT
As Russia continues to struggle with limiting favors from United States and Europe, China immediately comes to rescue with billions worth of investments to boost energy and transportation among other sectors. But critics said that the Chinese empire is taking advantage of weakening Russian economy to advance its political power in the international arena. read more
Rubi Valdez | Oct 16, 2014 06:05 AM EDT
Several Chinese newspapers criticize United State's apparent "badmouthing" to strengthened ties between Russia and China. According to the newspapers, Washington casts unjustifiable doubts on the growing partnership because it fears that both are plotting plans to overtake world power. read more
Rubi Valdez | Oct 16, 2014 06:09 AM EDT
More than 100 hikers are missing while 24 bodies were recovered after an avalanche and blizzard storm hit the popular climbing site, Annapurna Circuit, on Wednesday. read more
Christl Leong | Oct 15, 2014 07:00 AM EDT
Iran's nuclear development program will push through, President Hassan Rouhani declared late Monday ahead of the Nov. 24 deadline world powers have jointly set to determine the fate of Tehran's nuclear initiative. read more
Rubi Valdez | Oct 15, 2014 11:44 AM EDT
Hong Kong authorities announced in a press conference Wednesday that they will conduct investigations on the alleged violence against Occupy Central protesters during the Lung Wo Road clearing operation Wednesday morning. read more
Rubi Valdez | Oct 15, 2014 06:09 AM EDT
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's reappearance after 40 days in limbo triggered more speculations about his health and ability to maintain power rather than ease public concerns. read more
Bianca Ortega | Oct 15, 2014 02:34 AM EDT
The Vatican backtracked on its Monday comments on a discussion document which suggested a shift in the Catholic Church's view on gays, after being taken aback by the stir that it caused. read more
Ren Benavidez | Oct 15, 2014 03:21 AM EDT
An Indian court found five men guilty of kidnapping and raping a call center employee in November 2010. read more
Christl Leong | Oct 15, 2014 02:59 AM EDT
An American security contractor was killed and another was wounded on Tuesday after a violent attack by a colleague at a gas station in the capital of Riyadh. read more
David Perry | Oct 15, 2014 10:02 AM EDT
A mysterious hit-and-run guerilla group shows the Islamic State is beginning to face the initial stirrings of what amounts to a popular backlash. read more
Ren Benavidez | Oct 15, 2014 12:43 AM EDT
The U.S.-led coalition troops have intensified the air attacks against the Islamic State militants in Kobani, as the rebel group's attacks begin to weaken Turkey. read more
Ren Benavidez | Oct 15, 2014 12:12 AM EDT
The expenditure for political advertisements for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections will soon exceed US$1 billion, a new analysis revealed. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Oct 15, 2014 01:20 AM EDT
Spanish health officials on Tuesday announced plans of stepping up Ebola training for health care workers amid reports indicating that Spain is ill-prepared to respond to the Ebola threat. read more
Kristina Fernandez | Oct 14, 2014 11:30 PM EDT
The United States and Russia have on Tuesday agreed to increase intelligence sharing concerning the Islamic State in the Middle East and other global security threats in a talk that signals improving U.S.-Russia relations. 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
