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No Charges Filed For Palin Family Sept. 6 Anchorage Party Brawl

Dan Weisman   | Oct 09, 2014 10:28 PM EDT

Alaska authorities said Thursday no charges would be filed against Sarah Palin and her family members for their part in a drunken Anchorage party brawl last month. In doing so, Anchorage police released details about the brawl that add details to those disclosed through social media accounts at the time of the Sept. 6 party. read more

Talk Show Host Jon Stewart Allegedly Talked With NBC To Host "Meet the Press"

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 09, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

Jon Stewart, a comedian and the host of "The Daily Show," reportedly had talks with the president of NBC News and was offered to host the currently running "Meet the Press," a report that has been a hot topic on Twitter Wednesday afternoon. read more

U.S. Opposes China's International Bank Proposal

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 10, 2014 04:57 AM EDT

China's initiative of building a dedicated to build a dedicated development bank in Asia might be close to fruition, but the United States government is keen of lobbying potential allies in the hopes of impeding the project. read more

Polls Suggest Americans More Interested In Ebola, ISIS News Than Midterm Elections

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 09, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

With barely four weeks to go before the ballots are cast, Americans remain largely disinterested in the 2014 midterm elections, says the survey released by the Pew Research Center Wednesday. read more

Death Of Liberian Thomas Eric Duncan Fuels Ebola Scare In U.S.

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 09, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

The death of Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan on Wednesday and the hospitalization of a Dallas law enforcement official over suspicion of Ebola infection have amplified the Ebola scare among Americans. read more

DHS Denies Cong. Duncan Hunter’s Claim Of ISIS Entering U.S. Via Mexico

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 09, 2014 06:19 AM EDT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied Congressman Duncan Hunter's (R-Calif.) claim that Islamic State militants entered the U.S. via the Mexico border. read more

China Outdoing U.S. As World’s Top Economy Is False Alarm

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 09, 2014 06:27 AM EDT

Albeit the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) previous forecast of China leading in the global economy, a separate study shows that United States still remains at a higher spot. read more

Chinese Government Updates English-Language Website To Boost Global Ties

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 09, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

China's central government on Wednesday updated its English-language website as part of its efforts to boost global ties, with China Daily assisting in the said effort. read more

White House Dismisses Report It Knew Of Aide's Involvement In Prostitution Scandal

Christl Leong   | Oct 09, 2014 09:56 PM EDT

The White House has dismissed a Washington Post report released Wednesday that suggests it received evidence of an aide's involvement in the 2012 Columbia prostitution scandal and disregarded it. read more

Chinese Tourists Avoiding Hong Kong Street Protests Flock Macau’s Casinos

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 09, 2014 06:42 AM EDT

As electoral protests rage on in the streets of Hong Kong, tourists from all over China have been flocking the world’s biggest gambling hub, Macau, in record number since the week-long holidays that began last week. read more

Chinese Military Will Ramp Up Cybersecurity And Domestic Software

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 09, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

The People's Liberation Army Daily, the state's media, announced Wednesday that the armed forces of China will be calling for a stronger cybersecurity and speed up the country's domestic development software to support the technological weakness of the country. read more

Ukraine ‘Frozen Conflict’ Could Destabilize Europe –Foreign Minister Klimkin

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 09, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

The “frozen conflict” in Ukraine could destabilize not just the eastern region of the country, but also the whole Europe, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin. read more

Kim Jong Un Still Missing From Public Eye, Analysts Speculate Coup

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 09, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Kim Jong Un's disappearance from the public's eye for over a month has prompted observers to speculate that the dictator has been ousted and that a coup has started in the country. read more

Beijing News Criticizes North Korea Of Suspicious Foreign Policy Tactics

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 09, 2014 07:03 AM EDT

Despite North Korea supreme leader Kim Jong-un's visit to South Korea last October 4, Beijing News published an article warning the international community to be wary of NoKor's tactics. The report stated that Pyonyang's "flip flop attitude" is suspicious and China will be more appreciative if it shuts down its nuclear program. read more

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