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ISIL-Linked Group Kidnaps French National In Eastern Algeria

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 22, 2014 11:23 PM EDT

A terrorist group affiliated to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) kidnapped a French national in eastern Algeria, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Monday. read more

China And India Square Off Yet Again At Line Of Actual Control

Dan Weisman   | Sep 23, 2014 03:31 AM EDT

Indian officials accused China of sending as many as 1,000 soldiers across the 4,000-square kilometer Line of Actual Control (LAC) dividing the two nations at eastern Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. read more

Obamadale: Democrat's Secret Weapon In Iowa

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 22, 2014 06:37 PM EDT

Several Democratic organizers in Beaverdale, Iowa, created a group called Obamadale, which is being courted by different Democrats, in their bid to gain support and win in the November elections. read more

Hong Kong’s Youngest Activist Prepares For Democracy Battle

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 22, 2014 03:04 PM EDT

A 17-year-old student from Hong Kong made headlines in China, for being the youngest “extremist” fighting for democracy. read more

Tax Refunds Cut For ObamaCare Recipients

Christl Leong   | Sep 22, 2014 10:17 PM EDT

One of the advantages of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as ObamaCare, is the opportunity to receive tax credits upfront to save on overall health insurance costs. Now, thousands of ObamaCare recipients may actually be liable to pay back a portion of that tax credit next year. read more

New Syrian Terrorist Group Poses Greater Treat to U.S. Than ISIS

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 22, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

Amid the threat of ISIL, a new Syrian terrorist group led by an affiliate of Osama bin Laden could pose a greater danger to the West, authorities and intelligence officials said. read more

Perry, Cruz Hint At 2016 Presidential Bid

Christl Leong   | Sep 22, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Texas politicians Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Rick Perry hint at possible 2016 presidential bids, but offered no commitments during interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival this weekend. read more

Leadership Profile: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, An Enigma of Sorts

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 22, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India who vowed to make his country “rise again,” emerged from a landslide victory during the world’s biggest election four months ago. read more

Immigration Top Priority For Hispanic Voters

Christl Leong   | Sep 22, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Majority of Hispanics in the U.S. believe immigration is the most important problem facing the country today, underscoring the role of Hispanic voters in the upcoming midterm elections. read more

United States Alarmed By Chlorine Attacks In Northern Syria

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 22, 2014 07:29 AM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that America is alarmed by the recent findings by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) regarding the repeated chlorine attacks found in Northern Syria last week. read more

Two People Killed, Others Injured in Xinjiang Explosions

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 22, 2014 06:13 AM EDT

Two people were reportedly killed and a few more injured in simultaneous explosions across the region of Xinjiang on Sunday, local Chinese media reported. read more

Hong Kong Bigwigs Meet With Chinese President Xi Jinping

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 22, 2014 04:47 AM EDT

Hong Kong's top business and political honchos are meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, three weeks following the rejection of the pro-democracy movement's appeal for electoral reforms. read more

John Kerry Meets With Iran About Nuclear Program, ISIL

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 22, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister Mohammed Javad Zarif on Iran's nuclear program and the threat the Islamic State (ISIL) pose resumed last Thursday, but the two issues were discussed separately. read more

China’s Xi Jinping Calls For ‘Consultative Democracy’ At 65th CPPCC Anniversary

Christl Leong   | Sep 22, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

Xi hails "consultative democracy" as China celebrates 65th anniv of CPPCC read more

Healing Scotland's Wounds: From Referendum To Reconciliation

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 22, 2014 02:21 AM EDT

Following Scotland’s decisive choice to remain in its three-century old union with Britain, the Scots and the Britons are now faced with the challenge of healing the wounds of the divisive vote. read more

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