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ISIS Justifies Women Slavery A Part of Muslim Teachings

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) justify their kidnapping of women for sex slavery as part of Islamic teachings, a statement that is widely resented by Muslim communities around the world. read more

CDC Says Breach in Safety Protocol Evident in Texas Hospital Health Worker Infection

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 13, 2014 01:22 PM EDT

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a press conference held Sunday that the health worker, who contracted Ebola at the time of Thomas Duncan's death, might have breached health and safety protocols. read more

Hong Kong’s Electoral Reform Will Abide By Law –CY Leung

Christl Leong   | Oct 13, 2014 09:52 AM EDT

The government will continue to abide by the rules of the Basic Law, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun Ying reiterated on Sunday amid renewed pro-democracy protesters after talks between the city government and student leaders fell through. read more

Unlike Spain, Texas Ebola Patient’s Dog Expected To Be Kept Safe

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 13, 2014 10:53 AM EDT

The pet dog of the Dallas nurse is expected to be kept alive, unlike the dog of the Spanish health worker, which was euthanized for safety purposes. read more

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Spars With Mark Schauer In Debate

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Republican Governor Rick Snyder clashed with Democratic rival March Schauer during their only debate on economy, education and taxes three weeks ahead of the November election. read more

Future ISIS Fight Will Need U.S. Military Advisers On The Ground, Says Top U.S. Military Official

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 13, 2014 08:25 AM EDT

The war against the Islamic State is likely to need U.S. military advisers on the ground once the Iraqi forces decide to go on the offensive, a top U.S. military official said on Sunday. read more

Congress Mulls Replacement Secret Service Head

Christl Leong   | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Congress has been mulling over the fate of the Secret Service and how best to overhaul the agency after a series of mishaps that eventually led to Director Julia Pierson's resignation just 18 months after her appointment. read more

Lowering Farming Income Poses Economic Drag To China

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 13, 2014 04:40 AM EDT

Times have changed in China's rural and farming areas evident with continuous lowering of agricultural income and increased migration of people to highly-urbanized cities. read more

Economic Reforms In China Stalled As GDP Expected To “Slightly Decrease” Next Month

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 13, 2014 08:13 AM EDT

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is underway to announce new economic policies scheduled in the fourth plenary session of the 18th Central Committee, Chinese foreign ministry adviser Ma Zhengang told Australian Financial Review. read more

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leader Joshua Wong Turns 18, Becomes Old Enough To Vote

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 13, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong turned 18 on Monday, making him old enough to vote in 2017 for the chief executive he hopes would be properly elected by the Hong Kong people. read more

Obama Stands Firm On Migrant Detention Centers Despite Receding Influx

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 13, 2014 10:12 PM EDT

Despite the receding number of immigrants from Central America, the United States is standing firm on building illegal-immigrant detention centers. read more

At Least 8 Dead After Powerful Cyclone Hit India

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 13, 2014 08:24 AM EDT

Casualties increase as a strong cyclone lashed out at India’s eastern seaboard over the weekend, leaving at least eight people dead and damages topping US$1 billion on Sunday. read more

Ebola Scare Threateans Chocolate Manufacturers, African Cacao Producers See Possible Shortage

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 13, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

As the Ebola scare spread throughout the world, more and more people begin to dread the effects of the outbreak as the virus now threatens the global supply of chocolate. read more

Li Keqiang Says China’s Economy Will Endure, Growth Rate Not Only Factor

Christl Leong   | Oct 13, 2014 03:44 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed Saturday that the Chinese economy will endure and avoid a hard landing as he sought to allay fears over the country's slowing economy. read more

China Officially Reopens Embassy In Mogadishu After 23 Years

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 13, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

China officially reopened its embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia on Sunday after 23 years of hiatus due to the long-term unrest in the country. read more

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