World

Obama's Safety Feared As Secret Service Lapses Raise Questions

Christl Leong   | Oct 04, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

The resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson on Wednesday after a series of embarrassing flubs that have outraged lawmakers and shocked the White House, has raised concern on the agency's ability to protect the president. read more

U.S. Journalist with Ebola Will Be Brought To Nebraska for Treatment

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 03, 2014 10:15 PM EDT

American journalist infected with Ebola virus while working on an assignment in Liberia will be brought to Nebraska for treatment, officials announced on Friday. read more

British Hostage Beheaded, According to New ISIL Video; American Aid Worker Threatened Next

Andy Vitalicio   | Oct 03, 2014 06:54 PM EDT

The terrorist group Islamic State, also known as ISIL, has apparently killed British aid worker Alan Henning by beheading. read more

Nine U.N. Peacekeepers in Mali Killed in Ambush

Rafael Ross   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Nine United Nations (U.N.) Peacekeepers in Mali were killed in an ambush by still unidentified motorcycle-riding men on Friday in northern Mali. read more

Unarmed Police Move In On Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protestors

Dan Weisman   | Oct 03, 2014 04:30 PM EDT

Approaching 2 a.m. Saturday, Hong Kong time, unarmed police moved in on pro-democracy protestors situated around police headquarters as fast-moving events unfolded in the embattled city-state. read more

Yom Kippur 5775 Brings Prayers, Heightened Security To Israel

Dan Weisman   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Yom Kippur begins at sundown Friday bringing Jews to temples worldwide while Israel steps up security to try to contain any holy day threats. read more

Turkish President Erdogan Criticizes the Internet

Rafael Ross   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in front of many journalists, declared that he is totally against the daily use of the Internet. read more

World's Top Universities in 2014

Rafael Ross   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 PM EDT

The annual survey of Times Higher Education World University Rankings showed that American and European universities once again topped among other schools worldwide, while there is a notable rise in the rank among Asian universities. read more

Is Hillary Clinton’s Granddaughter Paving The Way For Her 2016 Presidential Campaign?

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 03, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

As Hillary Rodham Clinton weighs her 2016 presidential bid, she told a national gathering of women in Miami that her "grandmother glow" empowers her to push for pro-women's advocacy. read more

Obama Says Al-Qaeda and ISIL are the Same Despite Proof Of Division

Staff Reporter   | Oct 04, 2014 05:30 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama has publicly announced that the two extremist groups Islamic State of Iraq in the Levant (ISIL), also known as Daesh, and Al-Qaeda are just "one and the same" although there have been proofs that they are two different factions. read more

Red Cross Condemns Donetsk Shelling For Member's Death

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 03, 2014 08:31 PM EDT

The International Committee of the Red Cross has condemned the shelling in eastern Ukraine after one of its members was killed in the town of Donetsk on Thursday. read more

U.K. PM David Cameron Visits Afghanistan, Tells Troops 'Work Will Live Forever'

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 04, 2014 02:45 AM EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to British troops at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, telling them that their service will live forever, as they continue to battle the Islamic State militants. read more

Elevator Security Breach: The Final Straw For Julia Pierson

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 03, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Julia Pierson resigned as Security Service director Wednesday amid yet another security lapse involving an armed person riding the elevator with President Barack Obama on September 16. read more

More Christians Escaped Iraq and Stayed in Amman

Rafael Ross   | Oct 03, 2014 06:26 AM EDT

Jordan is experiencing a surge of Iraqi refugees who escaped the Islamic State (ISIS) persecution. read more

Liberian Man Thought to Have Died of Ebola Wakes Up, Caught on Camera as TV Crew Films Report

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 03, 2014 07:51 PM EDT

A man who initially appeared dead due to Ebola in Liberia had surprised a TV news crew when he woke up while they were filming about the outbreak in the distraught country. read more

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